Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Revitalises Village Tanks for Irrigation and Rural Development
Andhra Pradesh is improving old village tanks so they can help people in more ways.
The tanks will store water for farms and help protect the environment.
They may also support drinking water needs and improve groundwater levels.
Workers are strengthening the tank banks and adding gates.
Some tanks will have solar lights, walking paths, gyms and children’s parks.
The project covers 105 tanks and costs ₹50 crore.
So far, 26 tanks have been improved.
Three completed tanks have already opened for people to use, and officials must finish the work by the end of September.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan launched an initiative to modernise village tanks across Andhra Pradesh.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, 105 tanks are being upgraded at a cost of ₹50 crore.
Twenty-six tanks have been revitalised in seven districts, including Anantapur, Palnadu, Chittoor, Kurnool, Nellore, Kakinada and Guntur.
The work includes stronger bunds, entry gates, solar lights, walking tracks, open-air gyms, benches and children’s parks.
Officials have been directed to complete the remaining works by the end of September, while three tanks have already opened to the public.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Pradesh officials and supporting government leaders.
- What
- A programme to modernise and rejuvenate 105 village tanks for irrigation, water conservation, environmental protection and community use.
- When
- The works are scheduled for completion by the end of September; 26 tanks have already been revitalised.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including districts such as Anantapur, Palnadu, Chittoor, Kurnool, Nellore, Kakinada and Guntur.
- Why
- To conserve irrigation water, improve groundwater levels and irrigation capacity, strengthen rural infrastructure and provide recreation and community health spaces.
- Tanks covered
- 105 village tanks
- Project cost
- ₹50 crore
- Tanks revitalised
- 26
- Funding programme
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
- Completion target
- End of September
- Completed public sites
- Vedulla Cheruvu in Chittoor, Panduru Cheruvu in Kakinada Rural and Vengalayapalem Cheruvu in Guntur
- Planned facilities
- Solar lights, benches, walking tracks, open-air gyms and children’s parks