KARIMNAGAR: Minister for Sports M. Satyanarayana Rao has said that the recent torrential rains had brought immense relief to farmers in general and to the upland drought mandals in particular.

``All irrigation tanks and lakes are filled to the brim. The Upper Manair Dam, which had remained dry since last one decade is also overflowing bringing cheer to the farming community of the drought-prone Sircilla, Nerella and Indurthi segments''.

Speaking after unfurling the national flag at the police parade grounds on the occasion of the 60th Independence Day celebrations here on Tuesday , the Minister said that the rains had however caused extensive damage to roads and some houses. Property worth Rs. 27 crores has been damaged.

He said the Government was taking all necessary steps towards repairing breached tanks, roads and rendering of financial help to farmers.

He hoped the farmers will not have any problem for cultivation with heavy inflows into the irrigation projects.

Progress on projects

He said the work on the ambitious Sripadasagar project (Yellampalli) and the SRSP flood flow canal project were progressing at a steady pace and the completion of these two projects would completely transform the district on all fronts.

He also said that they had extended financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 218 crores to farmers during this khariff.

Collector M. V. Satyanarayana, Superintendent of Police D S Chauhan, ZP chairman Arepalli Mohan, Legislator Sana Maruthi, the district administration and police officials were also present.

Police force lauded

ADILABAD: Labour Minister G. Vinod on Tuesday lauded Adilabad district police for its efforts in maintenance of law and order. He said peaceful conduct of elections to municipalities, local bodies and gram panchayats stands as a testimonial to successful policing.

Taking the salute at the Independence Day parade at the Armed Reserve police headquarters here, the Minister thanked the police force for its service during the recent floods.

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