Irrigation canals neglected in Srikakulam
"We have prepared detailed project report (DPR) and also submitted to the government," said superintendent engineer (SE) of Vamsadhara project, DT Rao. Another project Narayanapuram situated across the Uttarandhra, Nagavali which is having ayacut area in 12 mandals through its RMC and LMC and total extent of ayacut area is 34,700 acres. Main and minor canals of the project are damaged and farmers in tail end areas in Etcherla mandal are unable to get sufficient water for their crops.
Farmers are resorting direct sowing method for cultivation paddy crop during every kharif season due to water scarcity. "For moderinisation of project works an amount of Rs 112 crore is required and we submitted to the estimation cost to the government," said SE for regular irrigation wing, P Sudhakar Rao.