Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurates Tunnel II of Owk project
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday inaugurated the second tunnel of Owk project, an integral component of Galeru-Nagari Sujala Sravanthi (GNSS) flood canal, in Nandyala district.
- The two tunnels of Owk project were built at a cost of Rs 568 crore, would enable irrigation of 2.6 lakh acres of land in undivided Kadapa, Chittoor and Nellore districts.
- Further, 20 lakh people from 640 villages will receive drinking water, among other benefits. Meanwhile, work to the tune of Rs 934 crore on the third tunnel has been completed.
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