Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Officials Urged to Secure Irrigation Water for Kharif Crops
Officials in Kakinada were told to make sure farmers have enough water for Kharif crops.
They were especially concerned about possible shortages during El Nino conditions.
Water was being released slowly to farmland supplied by the Yeleru Reservoir.
This area covers about 53,000 acres.
The district was also encouraging natural farming.
Millets and cereal crops were being grown using these methods on 7,000 hectares.
Officials said chemical fertiliser use would be reduced gradually.
They also discussed protecting canal bunds from encroachments and helping elected representatives solve local problems.
Zilla Parishad chairman Vipparthi Venugopal Rao ordered officials to ensure adequate irrigation water for Kharif crops.
Officials cited El Nino conditions and the need to prevent water shortages.
Water was being gradually released to 53,000 acres under the Yeleru Reservoir ayacut.
Natural farming methods for millets and cereals covered 7,000 hectares, the Collector said.
Officials called for accountability among representatives and removal of canal-bund encroachments.
- Who
- Zilla Parishad chairman Vipparthi Venugopal Rao directed officials; District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad and other elected representatives also addressed the meeting.
- What
- Officials were instructed to secure irrigation water for Kharif crops and address canal-bund encroachments.
- When
- At the final meeting of the Zilla Parishad executive body on Friday, during its five-year term after the 2021 local body elections.
- Where
- Kakinada, at the meeting of the Zilla Parishad executive body of undivided East Godavari district.
- Why
- To avoid irrigation shortages amid El Nino conditions and support farmers during the Kharif season.
- Meeting
- Final meeting of the Zilla Parishad executive body constituted after the 2021 local body elections
- General body meetings
- 21 meetings were held since 2021
- Yeleru Reservoir ayacut
- Water was being gradually released to 53,000 acres
- Natural farming area
- Millets and cereal crops were cultivated across 7,000 hectares
- Farming policy
- Chemical fertiliser use was being reduced gradually
- Canal protection
- MLC Kudipudi Suryanarayana called for immediate removal of canal-bund encroachments