Pawan Kalyan Approves Restoration of Ponds in Vizianagaram

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has approved the restoration and repair of 454 ponds in Vizianagaram district to address drinking water and irrigation needs. After reviewing various petitions received from the district, he directed the Panchayat Raj Department to take up the works at an estimated cost of ₹22.14 crore. The initiative aims to improve water availability for hundreds of villages across the district.

The works will be undertaken under the VBG Ram G scheme for the 2026–27 financial year. With ₹205.69 crore available to the district under the scheme’s material component, the project will focus on desilting and restoring ponds, repairing water supply canals and fixing sluice gates. The works are expected to begin soon, helping improve water storage and supply for agricultural and household needs.