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Veligonda Project Set for August 31 Inauguration, Says Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the Veligonda project will open on August 31.
He said people had been waiting for this project for 30 years.
The project is meant to bring water to farms in western Prakasam region.
It is also expected to help with drinking-water problems.
Naidu said the government wants every farmer to have water for irrigation.
He also said it wants to create jobs for young people.
The government plans to provide drinking water to every home.
It also intends to address the fluoride problem in West Prakasam district.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the Veligonda project will be inaugurated on August 31.
Naidu said the inauguration fulfills a vow made 30 years ago.
The project is intended to address irrigation and drinking-water problems in western Prakasam region.
Naidu said the government aims to provide irrigation to farmers, employment for youth, and assurances for families.
The TD coalition government plans to provide household drinking water and tackle fluoride concerns in West Prakasam district.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the TD coalition government.
- What
- The Veligonda project is scheduled to be inaugurated on August 31.
- Where
- The western Prakasam region and West Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- August 31; the year was not specified.
- Why
- To improve irrigation and drinking-water access, address fluoride concerns, and support regional development.
Key facts
- Project
- Veligonda project
- Inauguration date
- August 31; year not specified
- Announced by
- N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Primary regional focus
- Western Prakasam region
- Expected benefits
- Irrigation, drinking water, employment, and regional development
- Additional government plan
- Provide drinking water to every household and address the fluoride menace in West Prakasam district
- Longstanding commitment
- Naidu said the project fulfills a vow taken 30 years ago
Quotes
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who announced the project’s inauguration date
“Veligonda Jalasirulu - Abhivruddhiki rekkalu”
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