Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Puttaparthi MLA Seeks Land Compensation for Farmers
Farmers in Puttaparthi have been waiting for money for their land since 2017 because the government took it for a canal project.
MLA Sindhura Reddy and a former minister spoke to the Irrigation Minister to ask for the money to be given to the farmers.
Some farmers have already been paid, but others have not.
The MLA explained that land prices have gone up since 2017.
The Irrigation Minister said he would help the farmers, look into why there's a delay and ensure they are paid fairly.
MLA Sindhura Reddy and former minister met with the Irrigation Minister.
They urged for pending land compensation release for farmers near Puttaparthi.
Farmers in Pedda Kammavaripalli village have not received compensation since 2017.
The MLA highlighted that land prices have increased since the acquisition.
The Irrigation Minister assured support and promised action for a resolution.
- Who
- MLA Sindhura Reddy and former minister Dr. Palle Raghunatha Reddy met with Irrigation Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- What
- MLA Sindhura Reddy urged the Irrigation Minister to release pending land compensation for farmers.
- When
- The meeting took place on Tuesday.
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, regarding farmers near Puttaparthi.
- Why
- To address the delayed compensation for farmers who lost their land under the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project.
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Compensation Timeliness
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are awaiting compensation for land acquired in 2017, impacting their financial well-being.
Government's Perspective
Government acknowledges the need for compensation but cites reasons for delay; investigations are ongoing.
- Project Name
- Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi
- Location
- Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
- MLA
- Palle Sindhura Reddy
- Irrigation Minister
- Nimmala Ramanaidu
- Compensation Delay Since
- 2017
- Village
- Pedda Kammavaripalli
- Land Survey No.
- 374