Officials directed to expedite all irrigation projects in Sathya Sai district

Key Points

1. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad directed officials to expedite irrigation projects in Sri Sathya Sai district.
2. The aim is to improve groundwater levels and mitigate drought conditions.
3. The district has 1,186 minor tanks with a total capacity of 15.32 tmcft.
4. Currently, 680 tanks hold 5.702 tmcft of water.
5. 160 tanks are filled to 100% capacity.
6. The Yogi Vemana project has 0.8 tmcft, and the Upper Pennar project has 0.01 tmcft.
7. 183 tanks require 5.08 tmcft of water, with 3.10 tmcft already supplied to 60 tanks.
8. Published on December 03, 2025.