Archive · 27 Jul 2026
PM Modi praises Nandyal's water conservation efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Nandyal district's water conservation efforts during his radio address.
The district has become a national benchmark for water management through scientific planning and community participation.
Key achievements include restoring water bodies, desilting canals, and constructing farm ponds.
These efforts have improved agricultural productivity, drinking water availability, and rural livelihoods.
The success is credited to the collective dedication of government officials, community representatives, and local communities.
The administration is committed to sustaining these efforts and further consolidating Nandyal's position as a model district in sustainable development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Nandyal's water conservation initiatives during his Mann Ki Baat radio address.
Nandyal has become a national benchmark for water management through scientific planning and community participation.
The district administration executed an integrated conservation roadmap, including traditional water body restoration, canal desilting, and rainwater harvesting.
Key achievements include restoring 2,691 kilometers of feeder canals, rejuvenating 251 irrigation tanks, and constructing 22,221 farm ponds.
These efforts have improved agricultural productivity, drinking water availability, and rural livelihoods.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, District Collector G Raja Kumari, Nandyal district administration, Gram Panchayats, local communities
- What
- Water conservation initiatives under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign
- When
- During the monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday
- Where
- Nandyal district
- Why
- To commend the water conservation initiatives and bring national recognition to the district
Government and Community Efforts
Sustainability and Development
Achievements in Water Conservation
Government and Community Efforts
The government and community have successfully executed an integrated conservation roadmap, including traditional water body restoration, canal desilting, and rainwater harvesting.
Sustainability and Development
The efforts have boosted local storage capacity and accelerated groundwater recharge, securing long-term benefits for agricultural productivity, drinking water availability, and rural livelihoods.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- District
- Nandyal
- Campaign
- Catch the Rain
- Water Conservation Works
- 2,103
- Feeder Canals Restored
- 2,691 kilometers
- Irrigation Tanks Rejuvenated
- 251
- Farm Ponds Constructed
- 22,221
- Check Dams Constructed
- 2,221
- Percolation Tanks Constructed
- 202
