Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Union Minister Inspects Vengalayapalem Village Tank Rejuvenation Project
A village pond in Vengalayapalem is getting a makeover to help with water and make the area better, costing about 1.2 crore rupees.
A government minister, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, visited the pond and saw the new things being built, like a playground and an outdoor gym.
The goal is to make this pond a good example for other villages.
To help pay for keeping the pond nice, they are planting coconut trees and starting fish farming.
This project is part of a larger plan to improve water in villages.
The minister also checked on plans for a big meeting about water projects happening soon in Guntur.
Vengalayapalem village pond to be developed for watershed regeneration at a cost of Rs 1.2 crore.
Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and MLA B. Ramanjaneyulu inspected the pond rejuvenation works.
The project includes amenities like an open gym, children's play area, and walking track.
Local community involvement and income-generating activities like coconut plantations and fish culture are planned for maintenance.
The Vengalayapalem project will be showcased at the National Watershed Conference in Guntur on November 11.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and MLA B Ramanjaneyulu
- What
- Inspected the rejuvenation works at the Vengalayapalem village tank and reviewed arrangements for the National Watershed Conference.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Vengalayapalem village, Guntur Rural mandal
- Why
- To inspect the model rural site for watershed development, discuss its amenities costing Rs 1.2 crore, and prepare for the National Watershed Conference.
- Project Cost
- Rs 1.2 Crore
- Location
- Vengalayapalem village, Guntur Rural mandal
- Initiative
- Watershed Development Programme
- Amenities Planned
- Walking track, entrance plaza, parking area, open gym, children’s play zone, community space, gazebos
- Income Generation for Maintenance
- Coconut plantations (300 trees) and fish farming
- National Watershed Conference Venue
- Guntur
- National Watershed Conference Date
- November 11
