Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Ministers Announce Major Projects in Khammam
Two ministers announced big projects for Khammam.
Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu said the Veligonda project, which will bring water to many areas, will be finished by the end of 2026.
He criticized the previous government for saying it was done when it wasn't.
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao talked about a new underground drainage system costing ₹1,250 crore to fix drainage problems in Khammam.
He also mentioned a ₹250 crore drinking water project to make sure there's enough water in the future.
Both ministers are working to make Khammam a better place to live.
Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced the Veligonda project will be completed by the end of 2026, criticizing the previous government for misleading claims about its completion.
The Veligonda project aims to provide irrigation to 4.47 lakh acres and drinking water to 15.25 lakh people in Prakasam, Nellore, and Kadapa districts.
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao proposed an underground drainage system in Khammam at an estimated cost of ₹1,250 crore to address drainage issues.
A drinking water scheme costing ₹250 crore is being implemented in Khammam to prevent future water shortages.
Both ministers emphasized the importance of these projects for the development and improvement of Khammam city.
- Who
- Ministers Nimmala Ramanaidu and Tummala Nageswara Rao
- What
- Announcement of major projects in Khammam, including an underground drainage system and a drinking water scheme
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Khammam, Telangana
- Why
- To address drainage issues and prevent future water shortages in Khammam
YSR Congress Government
NDA Government
Veligonda Project Completion
YSR Congress Government
Claimed the project was completed and dedicated on March 6, 2024.
NDA Government
Alleged major works were incomplete and criticized the previous government for misleading claims.
- Minister for Water Resources
- Nimmala Ramanaidu
- Veligonda Project Completion Deadline
- End of 2026
- Irrigation Benefit
- 4.47 lakh acres across 30 mandals
- Drinking Water Benefit
- 15.25 lakh population
- Pending Works
- Tunnel head regulator, benching and lining of Tunnel-1 and Tunnel-2, feeder canal construction, canal head regulator, diversion road works, non-payment of compensation to project-affected families, incomplete resettlement and rehabilitation
- Completed Works
- 4,563 metres of benching works and 3,708 metres of lining works
- Unpaid Compensation
- ₹886 crore to 7,225 project-affected families in 11 villages
- Agriculture Minister
- Tummala Nageswara Rao
- Underground Drainage System Cost
- ₹1,250 crore
- Drinking Water Scheme Cost
- ₹250 crore
- Presiding Officials
- Khammam Municipal Corporation commissioner Abhishek Agasthya and other officials
