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Andhra Pradesh
By Our Staff Reporter
The Chief Minister, during his visit to Kanigiri in the district on April 29, said Velugonda would require an estimated outlay of Rs. 1,700 crores for completion and given the financial crunch it could not be possible to invest such a whopping amount. His utterances had disappointed people who had gathered in good numbers to listen to the Chief Minister. In fact, he aired his opinion succumbing to popular demand. After a gap of two months, Mr. Naidu who arrived in the district on Friday to participate in the Janmabhoomi gram sabha, said he had reviewed the feasibility of the project in the last two days and would take a decision soon. Although he admitted that the project to which he had laid the foundation in 1996 near Markapur was very important to irrigate the parched western parts, he still remained non-committal. He sought to avoid a specific promise on the dream project. He has also said that having an advantage as it was located in upper reaches, Karnataka was planning many projects affecting the interests of Andhra Pradesh. His Government was fighting this injustice in courts. Earlier, the MP, K. Balaramakrishna Murthy, being sceptical of the Chief Minister's mood did not dare insisting on his promise on Velugonda. He, however, urged him to sanction Rs. 150 to Rs. 200 crores to fill up at least the three gaps -- Sunkesula, Gottipadi and Kakarla of the project. On seed supply, the Chief Minister said his Government meets 30 per cent of the total requirement of seed supply as against 15 per cent in previous years. Participating in the gram sabha in Kondepi constituency, he said seed was being brought from other States to supply to farmers. The Government was monitoring the situation everyday, he added. Emphasising the need for adopting modern methods in cultivation, he advised farmers that they should invest less and reap more. Farmers had to increase the productivity and quality to compete with other countries in marketing their produce in the international market. Reeling off statistics relating to various schemes introduced by his Government for the welfare of the farmers, he said two lakh rythu mitra groups and rythu clubs were formed to provide all assistance to them. Over 5,000 agricultural extension officers were appointed to give technical assistance to farmers. In his 45-minute address, the Chief Minister dwelt at length on the achievement of DWCRA groups and women empowerment. Mr. Naidu suggested that women improve their analytical skills by utilising locally available resources. The necessary training would be provided by the Government, he said. The Minister for Marketing, D. Anjaneyulu, thanked the Chief Minister for taking a special interest in the irrigation projects of the district.
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