AP CM inaugurates Veligonda project’s twin tunnels

Estimated to have been built at a cost of ₹10,010 crore, the first tunnel was completed in November 2021 and the second one in January 2024.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 07, 2024 | 10:35 AMUpdatedMar 07, 2024 | 10:35 AM

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday, 6 March, inaugurated the twin tunnels of Pula Subbaiah Veligonda project in Prakasam district, which will irrigate 4.5 lakh acres and supply drinking water to 15 lakh people. Built at a cost of ₹10,010 crore, the first tunnel was completed in November 2021 and the second one in January 2024.

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