Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Gudipalli Reservoir Won't Displace Villagers: Minister
A minister in Andhra Pradesh said that a new reservoir called Gudipalli Reservoir will not cause any problems for the local villagers.
She promised that the government will talk to the villagers and other important people before making any decisions.
The minister also announced that new industries will be built in the Penukonda area.
She talked about many new projects, like building roads, providing drinking water, and setting up a new hospital.
The minister also mentioned that money has been given to women and weavers to help them.
She invited people to join free skill development courses and challenged the opposition to discuss development in the area.
She said that the chief minister has been working to provide water for drinking and farming in the Rayalaseema region.
Minister S Savitha assured that the Gudipalli Reservoir project will not inconvenience or displace local villagers.
The government will consult villagers and stakeholders before making a final decision on the reservoir.
New industries are planned for the Penukonda region, with several development projects announced, including a ₹2.80-crore BT road.
Funding initiatives include ₹4.5 crore for MGNREGS projects, ₹3.33 crore for drinking water facilities, and a new hospital building worth ₹50 lakh.
₹242 crore has been disbursed to 26,852 women through DRDA–Velugu, and handloom tools worth ₹29 lakh were provided to 80 weavers with a 90% subsidy.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savitha
- What
- Assurance that Gudipalli Reservoir will not affect villagers, announcement of new industries and development projects
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Somandepalli, Penukonda region, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To assure villagers and stakeholders about the reservoir project and to announce development initiatives
- Project
- Gudipalli Reservoir
- Funding for BT Road
- ₹2.80 crore
- MGNREGS Funding
- ₹4.5 crore
- JJM Funding
- ₹3.33 crore
- New Hospital Building
- ₹50 lakh
- DRDA–Velugu Disbursement
- ₹242 crore
- Handloom Tools Subsidy
- 90%
- Handloom Cluster Funding
- ₹1.16 crore
- Skill Development Courses Deadline
- December 15