Archive · 14 Jun 2025
MLA Requests Minister to Expedite Water Project Works
An MLA is asking the Water Resources Minister to start work on a project to bring water to an area.
This involves using a canal to get water.
The MLA wants the government to speed up buying land for the project and pay the farmers.
She also wants approval and money for smaller canals and other improvements.
The Minister said he would look into it and talk to the Chief Minister to get things moving.
MLA Paritala Sunitha urged the Water Resources Minister to expedite the Peruru Project.
The Peruru Project aims to supply water from the Handri-Neeva canal.
Sunitha requested the Minister to address land acquisition issues delaying the project.
She sought approval and funding for distributary canals and other infrastructure.
The Minister responded positively, promising action and discussion with the Chief Minister.
- Who
- MLA Paritala Sunitha and Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- What
- MLA requested Minister to begin water supply works.
- When
- During a courtesy meeting.
- Where
- Vijayawada, India
- Why
- To expedite irrigation infrastructure development in the drought-prone Raptadu region.
- MLA
- Paritala Sunitha
- Minister
- Nimmala Ramanaidu
- Project
- Peruru Project
- Canal System
- Handri-Neeva
- Requested Funding (Road & Bridge)
- ₹4.90 crore
- Targeted Irrigated Area
- 1.10 lakh acres
- Funding Requested (Distributary Canals)
- ₹17 crore