Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Farmers Protest PRMC Motors Removal in Gannavaram
Farmers in Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, protested the removal of irrigation motors that have been used for 12 years to lift water from the Polavaram Right Main Canal.
The motors are essential for irrigating their paddy fields, especially during a drought caused by El Niño-like weather conditions.
The protest led to a traffic jam on the Vijayawada–Nuzvid State highway.
Farmers warned of dire consequences, including suicide, if the motors are removed without an alternative irrigation solution.
After negotiations, officials restored the electricity supply, but the issue remains unresolved.
Farmers protested the removal of irrigation motors used for 12 years to lift water from the Polavaram Right Main Canal.
The protest caused a 2 km traffic jam on the Vijayawada–Nuzvid State highway.
Farmers warned of suicide if motors are removed without an alternative irrigation solution.
Officials restored electricity supply after negotiations, but the issue remains unresolved.
Farmers urged the government to provide an alternative irrigation mechanism before removing the motors.
- Who
- Farmers from Mustabad, Surampalli, and Ramachandrapuram villages
- What
- Protest against the removal of irrigation motors and disconnection of electricity supply
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Near the Polavaram Right Main Canal (PRMC) bridge on the Nunna–Surampalli border
- Why
- To protest the removal of motors crucial for irrigation and to demand an alternative irrigation mechanism
Farmers' Perspective
Government Officials' Perspective
Motors Removal
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers argue that the removal of motors will disrupt irrigation and harm their crops, especially under current drought conditions.
Government Officials' Perspective
PRMC officials state that the motors are illegal and must be removed to maintain the integrity of the canal.
Electricity Disconnection
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers see the disconnection of electricity as an unjustified action that exacerbates their distress.
Government Officials' Perspective
Electricity department officials follow orders to disconnect power to unauthorized motors.
- Location
- Gannavaram, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Protest
- Tuesday
- Duration of Motors Usage
- 12 years
- Impact on Traffic
- 2 km congestion on Vijayawada–Nuzvid State highway
- Key Officials Involved
- Gannavaram Tahsildar Katta Venkata Sivayya, PRMC DEE Neeraja, AEE Prashanthi
- Weather Conditions
- El Niño-like conditions causing inadequate rainfall
- Farmers' Warning
- Threat of suicide if motors are removed without alternative irrigation