A 1954 photo of works in progress on the Prakasam Barrage site on Krishna River in Vijayawada.
Executive Engineer K. Satyachari, who worked on Dowleswaram and Prakasam Barrage projects.
The then Chief Minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu addressing the gathering during foundation stone laying function of the Prakasam Barrage. This is one of the rare pictures being preserved by the family of Professor K.S. Krishna Prasad in Machilipatnam.
Concrete work in progress on the site of Prakasam Barrage on Krishna River in Vijayawada. A 1954 photo from an album belonging to Executive Engineer K. Satyachari.
The then Chief Minister Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu walking with dignitaries during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada in 1954.
Engineers on the site present during the Bhumi Puja of Prakasam Barrage during 1954.
List of successive Executive Engineers who worked at Krishna River Conservation wing confirms K. Satyachari served between 1953 and 55.
A photo showing works in progress on the site of Prakasam Barrage project between 1954 and 1957 in Vijayawada.
The then Chief Minister Tanguturu Prakasam Pantulu laying foundation stone of Prakasam Barrage in 1954 at Vijayawada.
Professor K.S. Krishna Prasad displaying a photo of his grandfather K. Satyachari, an Executive Engineer performing Bhumi Puja of Prakasam Barrage in March 1954. Photo: T. Appala Naidu
A view of river Krishna during the construction of barrage on it at Vijayawada.