Amaravati, July 21, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government has launched an ambitious irrigation programme worth ₹20,884 crore aimed at addressing chronic water scarcity in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. The large-scale initiative focuses on strengthening irrigation infrastructure, modernising existing water systems, restoring reservoirs, and expanding irrigation coverage to nearly 9.80 lakh acres, while improving long-term water…