Archive · 7 Sep 2026
BJP Leaders Seek Immediate Veligonda Water Supply for Nellore Villages
BJP leaders met Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy in Nellore.
They asked him to send Veligonda project water to villages facing drought and fluoride problems.
These villages are also in higher areas where water is difficult to obtain.
The leaders said farmers are worried because the Pedda Reddy Palli Reservoir has not been filled quickly.
The minister promised to work with government officials on the issue.
He said he would try to ensure that water reaches the affected parts of Nellore district soon.
The request is meant to help farmers and villagers who need water.
The article does not say when the water supply will begin.
A delegation of senior BJP leaders met Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy in Nellore on Sunday.
The leaders requested immediate supply of Veligonda project waters to drought-prone, upland and fluoride-affected villages.
They said delays in filling the Pedda Reddy Palli Reservoir have caused severe anxiety among local farmers.
The delegation was led by State Namami Gange Convenor Midathala Ramesh and Pernati Ranga Reddy.
Minister Anam said he would coordinate with authorities to deliver Veligonda waters to Nellore’s drought-hit areas soon.
- Who
- Senior BJP leaders, led by Midathala Ramesh and Pernati Ranga Reddy, met Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.
- What
- They requested immediate delivery of Veligonda project waters to drought-prone, upland and fluoride-affected villages.
- When
- The meeting took place on Sunday.
- Where
- The meeting was held in Nellore, with the requested water supply aimed at affected areas of Nellore district.
- Why
- The leaders said delays in filling the Pedda Reddy Palli Reservoir have increased anxiety among local farmers.
- Delegation
- Senior BJP leaders led by Midathala Ramesh and Pernati Ranga Reddy
- Minister contacted
- Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy
- Requested project
- Veligonda project
- Target areas
- Drought-prone, upland and fluoride-affected villages
- Reservoir cited
- Pedda Reddy Palli Reservoir
- Minister’s assurance
- Personal coordination with relevant authorities to expedite water delivery
- District
- Nellore