Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Tummala Orders Faster Development Works Across Khammam
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao reviewed development projects in Khammam.
He told officials to finish projects on time.
Water projects should be started or improved so farms and people can receive water.
Officials must also complete a river protection wall before the next rainy season.
A cable bridge and medical college buildings should be finished quickly.
The government wants a new farming plan that uses available water wisely.
Velugumatla Colony should receive roads, drains, electricity and an Anganwadi centre by November 21.
Officials were also asked to plan future electricity needs and consider rooftop solar power.
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao directed officials to accelerate development projects in Khammam constituency and meet stipulated deadlines.
Officials were told to fill tanks under the Manchukonda Lift Irrigation Scheme and begin the long-pending Bugga Vagu lift irrigation works.
Munnuru river protection wall works, including land, drainage and rehabilitation formalities, should be completed before the next monsoon.
The cable bridge, medical college hostel and administrative building were ordered to be expedited, with the bridge targeted for handover in November.
Officials must prepare a rabi crop plan, complete Velugumatla Colony infrastructure by November 21 and develop a 10-year electricity plan for Khammam city.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, District Collector Divakara TS, Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt and officials from various departments.
- What
- A review was held and officials were directed to accelerate irrigation, infrastructure, housing, agriculture and electricity development works.
- When
- The review took place on Tuesday; specific deadlines include the end of September, November, November 21 and before the next monsoon.
- Where
- Khammam constituency, including Velugumatla Colony and projects connected with the Manchukonda and Munnuru areas.
- Why
- To complete sanctioned works within their timelines, improve water and public infrastructure, and prepare for future agricultural and electricity needs.
- Review focus
- Progress of development works being implemented by various departments
- Irrigation
- Fill tanks under the Manchukonda Lift Irrigation Scheme and begin Bugga Vagu lift irrigation works
- River protection deadline
- Complete Munnuru river protection wall works before the next monsoon
- Cable bridge target
- Ready for handover in November
- Tendering deadline
- Complete tendering and other formalities for sanctioned works by the end of September
- Colony deadline
- Complete houses and basic infrastructure in Velugumatla Colony by November 21
- Electricity planning
- Prepare a 10-year electricity plan for Khammam city