Veligonda Project on Track, Completion by 2026: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has said that works on the Pula Subbaiah Veligonda Project are progressing well and remain on track for completion by 2026, with the government committed to filling the Nallamala Sagar reservoir with Krishna waters once finished. He flagged that an additional ₹3,000–₹4,000 crore will be needed to complete the remaining works, including distributary canals and other critical components. So far, 28,000 cubic metres of hard rock excavation in the feeder canal has been completed out of the required 45,000 cubic metres. Tenders worth around ₹456 crore for feeder canal lining and retaining wall construction have been finalised, with work set to begin soon. The minister, who inspected complex tunnel lining operations up to 18 km inside Tunnel‑II, emphasised the pace of progress and the state government’s focus on meeting the 2026 deadline
