Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Andhra invests Rs 20,884 crore in Rayalaseema irrigation projects
The Andhra Pradesh government is investing a lot of money, Rs 20,884 crore, to build and improve irrigation projects in the Rayalaseema region.
This is to make sure there is enough water for farming and drinking.
The projects will create more water storage, make existing systems better, and help more farmland.
The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project is a big part of this plan, and there are also other projects like the Galeru-Nagari Sujala Sravanthi (GNSS) and the Polavaram and Pattiseema projects.
The government is also fixing old water bodies and modernising lift irrigation schemes to make sure water is used efficiently.
All these efforts are to make sure the region has enough water even in dry times.
Andhra Pradesh is investing Rs 20,884 crore in irrigation projects across Rayalaseema.
The projects aim to create 52 TMC of additional water and stabilise irrigation over 4.37 lakh acres.
The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project is a key component, with Rs 3,880 crore invested.
Modernisation efforts include upgrading lift irrigation schemes and restoring traditional water bodies.
The integrated irrigation strategy aims to strengthen long-term water security and reduce dependence on rainfall.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Implementation of irrigation projects worth Rs 20,884 crore
- When
- Announced on July 21
- Where
- Rayalaseema region, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve water security, create additional storage, modernise irrigation infrastructure, and expand irrigation coverage
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Project Benefits
Government Perspective
The government highlights the creation of 52 TMC of additional water, stabilising irrigation over 4.37 lakh acres, and extending benefits to nearly 9.80 lakh acres.
Opposition Perspective
Opposition may argue that the projects are over budget and delayed, questioning the efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Modernisation Efforts
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes modernising existing infrastructure and improving water-use efficiency.
Opposition Perspective
Opposition might criticize the lack of transparency in the allocation of funds and the effectiveness of the modernisation efforts.
- Total Investment
- Rs 20,884 crore
- Additional Water Availability
- 52 TMC
- Stabilised Irrigation Acres
- 4.37 lakh acres
- Extended Irrigation Benefits
- 9.80 lakh acres
- HNSS Project Investment
- Rs 3,880 crore
- Modernisation of Lift Irrigation Schemes
- Rs 4,500 crore
- Number of Irrigation Tanks Restored
- 530 out of 1,011
