The multi-crore Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project will be completed in about two years time, according to State Environment Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy. It was during the late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy regime a major portion of the project had already been completed. The YSR Congress government would strive for all-round development of the district by taking up big ticket projects like Ramayapatnam sea port and Donakonda industrial corridor. In deference to wishes of farmers in Rayalaseema, power supply to energise farm sets would be provided soon in two phases. Improved packageEducation Minister A.Suresh said those displaced by the Veligonda project would be provided an improved compensation package akin to the one enjoyed by their counterparts in Polavaram.

Source: The Hindu June 30, 2019 19:52 UTC