Munugodu MLA, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, held a review meeting in Munugodu to discuss the progress of major irrigation projects, Charlagudem and Krishnarampally. The meeting included chief leaders of local villages and land dwellers.
During the meeting, the MLA asked about the status of completion for the projects and the compensation packages provided to residents who lost their lands. Concerns were raised by land dwellers under the Kishtrampalli reservoir of Charlagudem, who detailed the damages they’ve suffered.
Rajagopal Reddy expressed dissatisfaction with the compensation disparity, noting that those affected by the Charlagudem reservoir received less compensation compared to those affected by the Mallanna Sagar reservoir. He urged irrigation officials to ensure equitable compensation for Charlagudem reservoir oustees.
The MLA also directed officials to create an action plan for minor irrigation projects like the Bunadi Gani canal, Sesileti stream, and Velmakanne Feeder Channels. He stressed the importance of starting work by the first week of February to promote fertile lands in the area.
The review meeting was attended by District Engineers (DEs), Executive Engineers (EEs), Assistant Engineers (AEs), and staff, as well as the Irrigation Department’s Superintendent Engineer (SE).
