- Water resources minister Nimmala says 40% works of the project were completed during TDP govt while YSRCP executed only 5% works
- The lift scheme will supply water to 2.5 lakh acre in the first phase and another 2.5 lakh acre after completion of 2nd phase
- After its completion, tail-end lands under Nagarjuna Sagar Left Bank canal ayacut in Nuzvid, Tiruvuru, Mylavaram, Nandigama, Gannavaram and other mandals will receive water