Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Naidu Vows Time-Bound Irrigation Projects Across Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the government wants to finish all major irrigation projects on time.
He said this would bring water to every acre of farmland in the state.
He described the opening of the first phase of the Veligonda project as an important personal achievement.
He also asked farmers to learn about the possible effects of El Niño.
Naidu said people should take part in government development programmes.
He promised continued work on Polavaram and the development of Amaravati.
He said different regions of the state would receive new projects and industries.
Naidu also criticized the earlier YSR Congress government.
He asked his party workers to respond to what he called false opposition campaigns.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu pledged to complete irrigation projects, including Polavaram, to provide water for every acre in Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu said inaugurating the first phase of the Veligonda project and releasing Krishna water fulfilled a major life ambition.
He urged farmers to prepare for El Niño and called for micro-level awareness about its effects.
Naidu credited public participation and central government support for development initiatives, including projects in Bhogapuram, Amaravati and north Andhra.
He criticized the previous YSR Congress government and claimed the state had attracted ₹23 lakh crore in investments since 2024 through 23 policies.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with TDP leaders and activists.
- What
- Naidu pledged to complete irrigation and development projects while reviewing governance, welfare programmes and party organization.
- When
- The remarks were made on Monday, during the first day of the Telugu Desam Party Leadership Conclave; the article also refers to investments attracted since 2024.
- Where
- At the Telugu Desam Party headquarters in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To ensure water for every acre, prepare farmers for El Niño, promote development and welfare, and direct party workers to counter opposition criticism.
Naidu and TDP Position
YSR Congress Position
Previous government’s record
Naidu and TDP Position
Naidu said the previous YSR Congress government damaged state systems and described former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s administration as an example of how not to govern.
YSR Congress Position
The article says the YSR Congress has criticized the current government and alleged anomalies in Mega DSC-2025, but it does not provide the party’s detailed response.
Government performance
Naidu and TDP Position
Naidu said his government is balancing development and welfare, attracting investment and advancing irrigation, infrastructure and regional projects.
YSR Congress Position
The opposition’s criticism is characterized by Naidu as a campaign that the TDP should rebut; the articles do not independently assess the competing performance claims.
- Main irrigation pledge
- Naidu vowed to complete all irrigation projects, including Polavaram, in a time-bound manner.
- Veligonda project
- He said inaugurating its first phase by releasing Krishna water fulfilled a life ambition.
- Climate warning
- Naidu urged public awareness among farmers about the effects of El Niño.
- Reported welfare distribution
- The government says it has distributed ₹73,000 crore in pensions to 63 lakh people through several schemes.
- Teacher recruitment
- Naidu said teacher recruitment was conducted through Mega DSC-2025.
- Investment claim
- Naidu claimed Andhra Pradesh attracted ₹23 lakh crore in investments since 2024 through 23 policies.
- Regional development
- He outlined development plans for north Andhra, Amaravati and Rayalaseema.