Marellapadu lift irrigation scheme inaugurated, Godavari water released into Thummalacheruvu
Officials opened the Marellapadu lift irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to divert water from the Godavari River into the Thummalacheruvu reservoir. The ceremony marked a step toward improving irrigation for local farmers. The project will lift water to a higher elevation, enabling distribution across the region’s agricultural lands. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance water security amid seasonal shortages.