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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu launches first phase of Veligonda irrigation project
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 08:38 AM
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the initial phase of the Veligonda Project in Andhra Pradesh, marking a key step in the state's water management initiative.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu formally opened the first phase of the Veligonda Project on Thursday, signaling the commencement of a major state‑run water resource scheme. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials and local representatives, who highlighted the project's role in addressing regional water scarcity.
The Veligonda Project, conceived as a multi‑phase initiative, aims to improve irrigation and drinking water supply across the affected districts. While detailed specifications of the first phase were not disclosed, officials indicated that it will lay the groundwork for subsequent development stages.
State authorities said the project is expected to benefit thousands of farmers and rural households by enhancing water availability, thereby supporting agricultural productivity and livelihoods in the region.
The Veligonda Project, conceived as a multi‑phase initiative, aims to improve irrigation and drinking water supply across the affected districts. While detailed specifications of the first phase were not disclosed, officials indicated that it will lay the groundwork for subsequent development stages.
State authorities said the project is expected to benefit thousands of farmers and rural households by enhancing water availability, thereby supporting agricultural productivity and livelihoods in the region.