Veligonda works on track, ₹905 crore allocated for R&R and reservoir filling: Ramanaidu
The Andhra Pradesh government has allocated ₹905 crore to advance the Veligonda irrigation project, focusing on reservoir filling and relief for displaced families. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu inspected the site, noting progress on tunnel lining and the retrieval of a stuck tunnel boring machine.
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This project is critical for regional water security and agricultural development in Andhra Pradesh, representing a significant infrastructure investment.
An additional ₹905 crore has been allocated in the State Budget towards relief and rehabilitation (R&R) compensation for displaced families and for filling the Nallamalasagar reservoir, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu said during an inspection of the Veligonda project works at Dornala in Markapuram district on Tuesday.
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