Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh to complete 36 irrigation projects by 2028
The Andhra Pradesh government plans to finish 36 big irrigation projects by 2028.
They will spend Rs 35,555 crore on these projects.
The government has already spent a lot of money on irrigation in the past few years.
They say the previous government made a big debt, but now they are working hard to finish these projects on time.
They have special plans for different areas like Rayalaseema and north Andhra.
The government also talked about other important water works like dams and user unions.
Andhra Pradesh to complete 36 major irrigation projects by 2028.
Total estimated cost is Rs 35,555 crore.
Rs 24,611 crore allocated to water resources department in 2024-25.
Rs 12,484 crore specifically for Rayalaseema region projects.
Previous government's 'reverse tender' policy allegedly caused Rs 18,000 crore debt.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Completion of 36 major irrigation projects
- When
- By the end of 2028
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve irrigation infrastructure and water management
Current Government's Achievements
Criticism of Previous Government
Budget Allocation and Expenditure
Current Government's Achievements
The current government has allocated Rs 24,611 crore to the water resources department, with Rs 12,484 crore specifically for projects in the Rayalaseema region.
Criticism of Previous Government
The previous YSRC government spent Rs 32,059 crore in 2019-24, but the current government alleges that the 'reverse tender' policy caused a debt of Rs 18,000 crore.
- Total Cost
- Rs 35,555 crore
- Number of Projects
- 36
- Completion Target
- End of 2028
- Budget Allocation (2024-25)
- Rs 24,611 crore
- Budget for Rayalaseema (2024-25)
- Rs 12,484 crore
- Expenditure (2014-19)
- Rs 66,000 crore
- Expenditure (2019-24)
- Rs 32,059 crore
- Debt Alleged
- Rs 18,000 crore