Key Facts
CPI(M) State secretariat member B. Tulasi Das and party Srikakulam district secretary D. Govinda Rao on Sunday (June 14, 2026) urged the State government to release funds for all pending projects in the district. The demands include Vamsadhara phase-2, linking of the Nagavali and Vamsadhara rivers, and strengthening of the distributary canal network across all mandals.
Details of the Demand
Addressing a media conference in Srikakulam, Mr. Tulasi Das alleged that the NDA government had forgotten the poll promise it made to farmers of Srikakulam district. He stated that ₹1,700 crore is needed for the modernisation of the Gotta barrage and for lift irrigation to make optimum use of Vamsadhara water.
Impact on Farmers and Tribal Communities
Mr. Govinda Rao said a new Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) and a Cashew Board would benefit tribal people and cashew farmers of the district. He alleged that the government was promoting destructive development by proposing a cargo airport in the Uddanam region and the excavation of rare-earth minerals along the district’s coast.
What Readers Should Know
- The CPI(M) leaders emphasized that the pending projects are crucial for the agricultural and economic development of Srikakulam.
- The party has accused the NDA government of neglecting its electoral commitments.
- Party leaders Bhaviri Krishna Murthy and Konari Mohanna Rao were also present at the conference.
FAQ
What is the main demand of CPI(M) in Srikakulam?
CPI(M) demands the Andhra Pradesh government release funds for pending projects including Vamsadhara phase-2, linking of Nagavali and Vamsadhara rivers, and strengthening of distributary canal network.
How much money is needed for the Gotta barrage modernization?
According to CPI(M) leader B. Tulasi Das, ₹1,700 crore is required for the modernization of the Gotta barrage and lift irrigation to utilize Vamsadhara water optimally.
What allegations did CPI(M) make against the NDA government?
CPI(M) alleged that the NDA government forgot its poll promise to farmers and is promoting destructive development by proposing a cargo airport in Uddanam and excavation of rare-earth minerals along the coast.