Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Pattiseema Project Lifeline for Krishna Delta
The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project is very important for the Krishna Delta area.
It helps farmers by bringing water from the Godavari River to the Krishna Delta.
The minister Kollu Ravindra said this project is like a lifeline for the farmers.
He also said that the government has spent a lot of money to fix drains and improve water flow.
The project faced criticism when it started, but now it has turned thousands of acres of land into good farmland.
The minister laid the foundation stone for more repair work, which will help many regions.
Farmers and other leaders were also present at the event.
Pattiseema Project is described as a lifeline for the Krishna Delta by Minister Kollu Ravindra.
Foundation stone laid for repair works of Shivaganga–Bobbili Vagu drain in Machilipatnam.
Government has completed canal and drainage restoration works worth Rs 6.50 crore and additional Rs 25 lakh project.
Project aims to remove drainage bottlenecks and benefit agriculture in Machilipatnam, Challapalli, Pedana, and Shivaganga regions.
Pattiseema Project faced criticism from YSRCP leaders but was completed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
- Who
- Minister Kollu Ravindra, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP leaders
- What
- Foundation stone laid for repair works of Shivaganga–Bobbili Vagu drain and discussion on Pattiseema Project
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Machilipatnam Assembly constituency
- Why
- To improve irrigation facilities and prevent water stagnation, and to highlight the significance of the Pattiseema Project
Government Perspective
Opposition Criticism
Project Significance
Government Perspective
The Pattiseema Project is a lifeline for the Krishna Delta, transforming farmland and benefiting agriculture.
Opposition Criticism
The project faced severe criticism from opposition leaders when it was launched.
- Project Name
- Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project
- Minister Involved
- Kollu Ravindra
- Chief Minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
- Project Cost
- Rs 6.50 crore (completed) + Rs 25 lakh (additional)
- Benefited Regions
- Machilipatnam, Challapalli, Pedana, Shivaganga
- Project Timeline
- Launched nearly 12 years ago