Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda Project, calls it fulfilment of 30-year-old promise
Stating that the project had overcome numerous obstacles, challenges and setbacks, Chandrababu Naidu said Phase-I had been completed through what he described as a determined and “Bhagiratha-like effort”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the inauguration of the Phase-I Veligonda Project would take place on August 31. The project marks the fulfilment of a promise he made 30 years ago to transform the drought-prone and underdeveloped regions of Prakasam district. Speaking on X, Mr. Naidu described the occasion as a historic milestone, stating that the project would provide irrigation to 1.19 lakh acres and drinking water benefits to countless individuals who have suffered from water scarcity for generations.
The project, which overcame numerous obstacles, challenges and setbacks, is expected to set the stage for the region's development, bringing prosperity and employment opportunities to the people of western Prakasam and Rayalaseema.
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