Andhra Pradesh releases second installment of ₹ 17.58 crore to Guntur Channel farmers

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. File | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The Andhra Pradesh government has released ₹17.58 crore as the second installment of compensation to farmers who gave up land for the Guntur Canal Extension Project, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications and Guntur Lok Sabha member Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said.

The compensation was credited to the bank accounts of farmers from seven villages, Yanamadala, Prathipadu, Garapadu, Kondepadu, Mallayapalem, GG Palem and Ravipadu, who cooperated to acquire land for upgrading and expanding the canal.

Mr Pemmasani said the latest release comes in addition to the ₹10.54 crore paid earlier, taking the total compensation paid to the affected farmers to ₹28.12 crore. He said the project was progressing steadily, with coordinated efforts to resolve issues related to land acquisition, allocation of funds and implementation.

Expressing satisfaction over the release of the second installment, the minister said the government has honored the trust reposed by farmers by ensuring timely compensation.

Published – 01 Jun 2026 12:48 IST