Ameenpur reservoir inaugurated

Beeramguda: Finance Minister T Harish Rao inaugurated a 30 lakh-litre capacity reservoir at Beeramguda in Ameenpur mandal on Sunday. The minister said the reservoir was built at a cost of Rs 69 crore. He also laid foundation stone for a four-lane road near Kishtareddypet to be built at a cost of Rs 49 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, Harish Rao said IT & Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao sanctioned the funds for the reservoir despite funds crunch. "It is a good day for the sisters of Ameenpur as they are getting drinking water facility after a long time," he said.

The people can now avail of the water facility for another 20 years. He also extended thanks to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and KTR for the completion of related works. The water facility became a reality only due to statehood and KCR being the Chief Minister, he said.

The officials were instructed to take up the road works, the Minister said, adding that the Chief Minister was for all-round development and providing basic amenities in villages.