Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Godavari Waters Reach North Andhra, Promising Irrigation and Growth
Godavari River water has been brought to North Andhra through a large canal.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took part in a ceremony at Payakaraopeta.
The first phase is planned to send 30 TMC ft of water to Anakapalli district.
This water is expected to fill 110 tanks.
It could give farmers water for 1.48 lakh acres in the district.
Connected canals and rivers could support irrigation across 2,87,320 acres.
The water will also be used for drinking and industry in nearby districts.
The government says the project could create better conditions for farming, jobs and businesses.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Godavari water release at Payakaraopeta’s Polavaram Left Main Canal aqueduct.
The first phase is planned to deliver 30 TMC ft of water to Anakapalli district and fill 110 tanks.
The project is expected to provide assured irrigation to 1.48 lakh acres in Anakapalli and stabilize 2,87,320 acres overall.
Officials plan to divert 23.44 TMC of water for industrial, drinking and irrigation needs in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts.
The government says it has spent Rs 4,192 crore on the Left Canal and will spend another Rs 800 crore on remaining works.
- Who
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh officials, farmers and local residents are involved.
- What
- Godavari waters were ceremonially released into the Polavaram Left Main Canal for distribution across North Andhra.
- When
- The reports identify September 2 for the ceremony; one account describes Naidu performing it on Wednesday.
- Where
- At the Payakaraopeta cross regulator and aqueduct across the Tuni-Narsipatnam road in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The project aims to improve irrigation and drinking-water access, fill tanks, support industry and reduce farmers’ dependence on uncertain rainfall.
- First-phase water release
- 30 TMC ft of Godavari water to Anakapalli district
- Planned irrigation coverage
- 2,87,320 acres overall; 1.48 lakh acres in Anakapalli district
- Tanks targeted
- 110 tanks in Anakapalli district
- Drinking-water beneficiaries
- 9.23 lakh people across East Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema and Anakapalli districts
- Planned diversion
- 23.44 TMC for industrial, drinking and irrigation requirements in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts
- Left Canal expenditure
- Rs 4,192 crore spent, with another Rs 800 crore planned
- Security deployment
- Around 1,600 police personnel for the Chief Minister’s visit
