Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Oil Exploration Disrupts Konaseema Livelihoods
In the Konaseema area, people used to live happily with their coconut and paddy fields.
But now, oil and gas exploration is causing problems.
There are explosions and leaks, which are damaging their farms.
People are worried about their livelihoods and the small amount of compensation they receive.
Some are also concerned because officials want to build a road through their paddy fields, which could cause more damage.
Many people are living in fear and are not sure what to do.
Oil and gas exploration in Konaseema has disrupted traditional livelihoods based on coconut and paddy farming.
Blowouts and gas pipeline blasts have caused significant damage to farms and livelihoods.
Residents like Badaru Venkata Satyavathi and B. Lakshmi have lost their coconut farms and fear further damage to paddy fields due to proposed road construction.
Farmers are concerned about the inadequate compensation they receive for their losses.
The exploration activities have created a sense of fear and restlessness among the local population.
- Who
- Residents of Konaseema, including farmers like Badaru Venkata Satyavathi and B. Lakshmi
- What
- Oil and gas exploration activities causing blowouts, pipeline blasts, and road construction through paddy fields
- When
- After the start of oil exploration activities (exact time not specified)
- Where
- Konaseema area, Kakinada district
- Why
- Exploration activities have led to environmental damage and livelihood disruption
- Location
- Konaseema, Kakinada
- Primary Livelihoods
- Coconut gardens, paddy fields
- Issues
- Blowouts, gas pipeline blasts, road construction through paddy fields
- Concerns
- Compensation, livelihood loss, fear among residents
- Affected Villages
- Irusumanda