Overview
- Naidu laid the foundation stone for the ₹456 crore Veligonda feeder canal lining at Gantavanipally in Markapuram district.
- The government pegged Veligonda’s total cost at ₹9,081 crore, reported ₹5,451 crore spent, and estimated about ₹2,540 crore still required to complete key works.
- Phase‑I water supply from Veligonda is targeted for July 2026 to reach the drought‑prone regions the project is designed to serve.
- Naidu reaffirmed that the Polavaram project will be completed and dedicated before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram.
- He said a state blueprint will accelerate pending projects, prioritize intra‑linking from Vamsadhara to Penna, and expand Water Users’ Associations’ roles in on‑ground water management.