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Andhra Pradesh Minister Declares Irrigation as Top Priority
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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The state’s minister emphasized that irrigation development will be the foremost focus in Andhra Pradesh, outlining plans to boost water infrastructure.
At a press briefing in Hyderabad, the Minister for Agriculture announced that irrigation will be the top priority for the state’s upcoming development agenda.
He highlighted the urgent need to improve water availability for farmers, citing recurrent droughts and water scarcity as key challenges.
The minister outlined a multi‑phase plan that includes constructing new canals, upgrading existing irrigation systems, and allocating additional funding for water‑conservation projects.
The statement comes ahead of the state’s budget session, where the government is expected to detail the financial commitments for the proposed irrigation initiatives.
He highlighted the urgent need to improve water availability for farmers, citing recurrent droughts and water scarcity as key challenges.
The minister outlined a multi‑phase plan that includes constructing new canals, upgrading existing irrigation systems, and allocating additional funding for water‑conservation projects.
The statement comes ahead of the state’s budget session, where the government is expected to detail the financial commitments for the proposed irrigation initiatives.