N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates first phase of Poola Subbaiah Veligonda irrigation project
On August 31, 2026, N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated the first phase of the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda irrigation project in Prakasam district, fulfilling a three-decade-old promise to drought-prone areas. The project aims to divert Krishna river waters through gravity to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to around 23 lakh people, including those affected by fluoride contamination. It also includes compensation for displaced families totaling ₹905 crore.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
On August 31, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate Veligonda Phase-I, irrigating 1.19 lakh acres and providing drinking water for four lakh people in four districts.
25 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nimmala Ramanaidu and Gottipati Ravi Kumar visited Mantralayam to discuss and advance irrigation and drinking water projects in western Kurnool.
31 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the first phase of the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda irrigation project, fulfilling a three-decade-old promise.
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