Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Rs 29 Lakh Sanctioned for Urgent Repairs to PABR Dam Gates
Imagine a big water gate that helps water flow to farms.
This gate at the PABR dam has been broken for a while, making it hard for farmers to get the water they need to grow their crops.
Now, the government has given money to fix the broken part of the gate.
A special minister helped make this happen by talking to the government a lot.
The repairs will happen very quickly so the water can start flowing to the farms again soon.
This is good news for many farmers who depend on this water.
Rs 29 lakh has been sanctioned by the State government for urgent repairs to the PABR dam gates.
The repairs are specifically for the right-side head sluice gates of the dam.
Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav played a key role in securing the funds.
The Water Resources Department has issued administrative sanction, allowing works to begin immediately.
The repairs aim to ensure timely release of irrigation water to thousands of farmers dependent on the dam.
- Who
- The State government, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, and the Water Resources Department
- What
- Sanctioned Rs 29 lakh for emergency repairs to the right-side head sluice gates of the PABR dam.
- When
- Immediately following administrative sanction.
- Where
- Penna Ahobilam Balance Reservoir (PABR) in Dharmavaram.
- Why
- To address defects in the dam gates that have delayed water release, affecting agricultural activities and causing distress to farmers.
- Dam Name
- Penna Ahobilam Balance Reservoir (PABR)
- Sanctioned Amount
- Rs 29 lakh
- Purpose
- Emergency repairs to right-side head sluice gates
- Key Official Involved
- Health Minister and Dharmavaram MLA Y Satya Kumar Yadav
- Region Affected
- Dharmavaram and several mandals in undivided Anantapur district