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Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu inspected the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project works in Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district. He emphasized the government’s commitment to completing the project promptly, aiming for the first phase to be done by June. With ₹3,873 crore allocated for canal lining and widening, the HNSS project is expected to irrigate over 6.02 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 35 lakh people across six Rayalaseema districts. The Minister stressed the importance of maintaining quality in the project’s execution.

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**Andhra Pradesh Pushes for Swift Completion of Major Irrigation Project**

*DHARMAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH – May 16, 2025* – Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Water Resources, Nimmala Ramanaidu, has reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to the rapid completion of the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project, a massive irrigation initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape of the Rayalaseema region. During an inspection of the ongoing works at Malakavemula in Dharmavaram on Friday, Minister Ramanaidu stated that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is personally committed to the project’s timely delivery, with the first phase targeted for completion by June.

The HNSS project is set to irrigate over 602,000 acres across Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kadapa, and Chittoor districts. In addition to agricultural benefits, the project will provide drinking water to approximately 3.5 million residents in 81 mandals within the region. The government has allocated ₹3,873 crore for canal lining and widening works under the project’s initial phases.

“The state government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the early completion of the HNSS project,” stated Minister Ramanaidu. He further emphasized the need for meticulous adherence to quality standards in all aspects of the construction and urged engineers to maintain thorough oversight.

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