Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Centre, Andhra Pradesh Restore Prathipadu Drinking Water Tank
A drinking water tank in Prathipadu village has been repaired and improved.
Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar opened it.
The work cost Rs 49.91 lakh, with money supported by the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments.
It was done through a government programme for water and land development.
Pemmasani said 100 tanks across Andhra Pradesh had been chosen for improvement.
Ten of those are in Guntur district.
He said an earlier tank project in Vengalayapalem helped show how the work could be expanded.
Speakers at the event praised the development plans, while one MLA criticised the previous state government.
Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar inaugurated the restored and modernised drinking water tank at Prathipadu village.
The project cost Rs 49.91 lakh and was funded with support from the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments under PMKSY 2.0.
Pemmasani said 100 tanks were selected for development across Andhra Pradesh, including 10 in Guntur district.
He said the Vengalayapalem tank pilot had helped pave the way for expanding the initiative.
Speakers from the ruling alliance praised the development effort, while MLA B. Ramanjaneyulu accused the previous YSRC government of setting back the state’s development.
- Who
- Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar inaugurated the project; local political leaders also attended.
- What
- Restoration and modernisation of a drinking water tank.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Prathipadu village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The project was intended to improve village water facilities and quality of life.
- Project cost
- Rs 49.91 lakh
- Funding programme
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) 2.0
- Funding support
- Central and Andhra Pradesh governments
- Statewide selection
- 100 tanks selected for development across Andhra Pradesh
- Guntur district selection
- 10 tanks
- Pilot project cited
- A tank at Vengalayapalem