Minister Lokesh Launches Rs 148.8 Mn Lift Irrigation Project

13 Mar 2026 CW Team

An irrigation project was inaugurated at Pedavadlapudi village by the Andhra Pradesh education and information technology minister Nara Lokesh, marking the formal launch of a high level canal lift irrigation scheme completed at a cost of Rs 148.8 million (mn).

The minister activated the pumping system and unveiled a commemorative plaque at the site, and the initiative forms part of the state government’s wider drive to expand irrigation infrastructure and develop water resources in key farming belts.

The lift irrigation facility is equipped with four modern high capacity pumps designed to move around 250 cusecs of water and to deliver supply to multiple commands. The scheme has been configured to provide irrigation support to Mangalagiri, Tenali and Ponnuru constituencies and once fully operational it will cover nearly 25,344 acres of farmland.

Officials said the project had suffered delays earlier owing to fund constraints but was completed after the state government allocated resources and prioritised its completion. The minister indicated that the intervention was intended to boost crop productivity and to strengthen farmers’ incomes in the constituencies served by the lift irrigation scheme.

The inauguration attracted local leaders, party workers and a large gathering of farmers along with officials, including representatives of the Andhra Pradesh Padmashali Welfare and Development Corporation and members of the TTD board. Beneficiaries and officials expect the lift scheme to stabilise water supply, support cropping cycles and contribute to the broader resilience of agriculture in the Guntur area.

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..