Authors: Dr C Chinna Suresh Babu, S.Kamruddin
Abstract: Andhra Pradesh is called as the “Rise Bowl” of India, Andhra Pradesh consists of 13 districts. Out of these 13 districts Y.S.R Kadapa (nearst while Kadapa) District has lots of mineral resources ,irrigation projects, Cement and Uranium Industries and well known for Turmeric ,Paddy and Red Gram crops as well as Historical places like Gandikota etc., In this Project weare going to deal with only the Irrigational Structures or Projects in Kadapa District like how many Major, Minor, Medium Irrigational works, at what extent they are helping Kadapa District, About Ongoing Irrigation and also about Water work’s or Projects, about rivers flowing in Kadapa District. The present study will provide a clear-cut information about the irrigation profile of the entire YSR with emphasis on major and minor irrigation structures and networks which will provide an overall glimpse to the district which will helpful to the future studies and common man also. Introduction Y.S.R. Kadapa district lies in the Rayalaseema region and experiences low rainfall (~700 mm annually). The district depends heavily on irrigation systems such as canals, reservoirs, and groundwater. Despite having major irrigation projects like K.C Canal and Telugu Ganga Project, large areas still face water scarcity.
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