In a move to provideirrigation waterto the entire ayucut, the has put the modernisation of Telugu Ganga canals in Rayalaseema districts on the fast track.
Farmers on 1.75 lakh acres in Kurnool, Kadapa, Nellore and Chittoor districts are expected to benefit after completion of lining works for the canals and upgradation of capacity of local tanks.
Delay in taking up of modernisation of Telugu Ganga canal has deprived farmers of nearly 30 to 35 per cent of the ayucut with Irrigation water. Successive governments have failed to complete the lining of the main canal as well as strengthening of local reservoirs. This has resulted in poor flow in the canals even during the peak flood season.