Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to resume work on the Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Project in November, noting that all environmental clearances for the project have been obtained.
During a review meeting of the Water Resources Department at his camp office, Naidu instructed officials to expedite the works and focus on efficient water resource management and river linking across the state.
The Chief Minister directed officials to complete 36 priority irrigation projects within their stipulated timelines and prepare action plans to bring all projects into operation by December 2028.
He also called for exploring power generation opportunities by installing solar panels on canal bunds. Emphasising the need to improve irrigation infrastructure, Naidu directed officials to take up delta modernisation works, remove silt from canals and ensure water reaches even the remotest agricultural lands.
He stressed the need to strengthen the maintenance of locks, shutters and gates to improve the functioning of irrigation systems.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, Special Principal Secretary Shashibhushan Kumar and chief engineers attended the review meeting.