Annamayya Collector calls for expediting Jaladhara works - The HinduPublished - July 15, 2026 09:09 pm IST - MADANAPALLEAnnamayya district administration has expedited the ongoing ‘Jaladhara-Jalaharathi’ 100-day water conservation programme, focusing on tank restoration, feeder channel development and groundwater recharge to improve water availability and strengthen irrigation infrastructure across the district.At a meeting with officials here on Wednesday, District Collector Nishant Kumar reviewed the progress achieved under the programme and highlighted the measures taken to enhance water conservation in drought-prone mandals of the district.The Collector said that the initiative aims to rejuvenate water bodies, improve storage capacity, and facilitate better movement of water through feeder channels. “Interlinking of tanks and restoration of traditional water sources will improve groundwater levels and provide greater support to agricultural activities in the coming seasons,” Mr. Nishant Kumar said.“We have clearly identified tank restoration and feeder channel improvement as priority areas under the campaign. Efforts are under way to ensure the convergence of resources available under various government departments so that works can be completed in a time-bound manner,” he said.The officials informed the Collector that the programme generated encouraging results in several locations, with improved groundwater recharge and better water retention in restored tanks. Sustained implementation of such interventions would help strengthen water security and reduce the impact of recurring dry spells in vast stretches of Annamayya district, the officials observed.Published - July 15, 2026 09:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }