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Summary:
On November 8, 2025, Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar inspected watershed management development work in Vengalayapalem village near Guntur city, Andhra Pradesh. He directed officials to identify major tanks for comprehensive development under the program. He chaired a review meeting in preparation for a two-day National Workshop on Watershed Management in Guntur on November 10-11. Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj Konidela Pawan Kalyan, and 130 delegates are expected to attend. The workshop aims to bring national recognition to the district’s watershed management efforts.
News Article:
Guntur Gears Up to Host National Watershed Management Workshop
GUNTUR, INDIA – November 8, 2025 – Guntur is preparing to host a prestigious two-day National Workshop on Watershed Management, scheduled for November 10th and 11th. The announcement comes after Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar’s inspection of ongoing development work under the watershed management program in Vengalayapalem village near Guntur city on Saturday.
Minister Chandra Sekhar chaired a review meeting at the Collectorate, emphasizing the importance of the event and urging officials to work with dedication. He directed officials to identify major tanks across the district for comprehensive development under the watershed management program. He stated that hosting the workshop in Guntur was a matter of pride.
Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Commissioner M. Krishna Teja, Guntur District Collector A. Thameem Ansariya, Additional Commissioner from the Union Rural Development Ministry C.P. Reddy and Watershed Division Director Y.V.K. Shanmukha Kumar, accompanied the Minister during the inspection of arrangements in Vengalayapalem village, where the second day of the ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ will take place.
The workshop is expected to draw significant attention, with Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj Konidela Pawan Kalyan, and approximately 130 delegates from various states slated to attend.
The inaugural session will be held in Guntur city, followed by field demonstrations and practical sessions at Vengalayapalem. The event is anticipated to provide a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and best practices in watershed management, and it aims to bring national recognition to the Guntur district’s efforts in this critical area.
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