₹70.17 crore released to 322 farmers who gave land for Guntur Channel extension, says Pemmasani
State authorities have disbursed 70.17 crore rupees to 322 farmers who surrendered land for the Guntur channel extension, according to official Pemmasani. The compensation, overseen by the irrigation department, covers loss of agricultural holdings in Garapadu, Kondepadu, Yanamadala, Prattipadu, Mallayapalem, Ravipadu and G.G. Palem. Payments have been released in five instalments since March, completing the scheduled settlement.