Chandrababu Naidu to Open First Phase of Veligonda Irrigation Project on Aug 31

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to inaugurate the first phase of the Veligonda irrigation project on August 31, three decades after the foundation stone was laid. The ceremony will be attended by senior officials and will signal the commencement of water delivery under the scheme.
The Veligonda project, conceived thirty years ago, is designed to harness water resources for agricultural use in the region. Its first phase involves the construction of canals and related infrastructure that will channel water to farms.
State authorities expect the operationalisation of this phase to improve irrigation coverage, boost crop yields and support the livelihoods of local farmers. The launch underscores the government's focus on long‑term water security and rural development.
The event will be covered by media outlets, and officials anticipate that the project will proceed to subsequent phases in the coming years.