Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Veligonda Project Enters Decisive Phase After Compensation Push
The Veligonda Project has been planned for almost 30 years.
Officials say it is now moving into an important finishing stage.
The government has paid Rs 768 crore to many families who had to leave their homes.
In total, 7,318 families are supposed to receive Rs 888.55 crore.
The first part of the project is finished.
It will provide water to farms covering 1.09 lakh acres.
It is also expected to supply drinking water to nearly 25 lakh people.
The project may provide water for industrial areas in Donakonda and Kanigiri.
The Veligonda Project has entered a decisive phase after nearly three decades as a dream.
The government has paid Rs 768 crore to 6,206 displaced families over the last two months.
Total compensation of Rs 888.55 crore is due to 7,318 displaced families.
The project’s first phase is complete and will provide irrigation to 1.09 lakh acres.
Veligonda is expected to supply drinking water to nearly 25 lakh people and support industry and farming.
- Who
- Lanka Dinakar, the government, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Irrigation Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- What
- The Veligonda Project has entered a decisive phase, with its first phase complete and compensation payments made to displaced families.
- When
- Lanka Dinakar issued the statement on Sunday; compensation payments were made over the last two months.
- Where
- The Veligonda Project area, including drought-prone areas and the industrial zones of Donakonda and Kanigiri.
- Why
- To provide irrigation, drinking water and industrial water supplies.
- Total compensation
- Rs 888.55 crore for 7,318 displaced families
- Compensation paid
- Rs 768 crore
- Families paid
- 6,206 families
- Payment period
- The last two months, in three instalments
- Irrigation coverage
- 1.09 lakh acres in the first phase
- Drinking water reach
- Nearly 25 lakh people
- Industrial areas
- Donakonda and Kanigiri