The centuries-old Cumbum Tank in Markapuram district is undergoing a major revival with the Andhra Pradesh government planning to transform this historic irrigation marvel into a premier tourism destination, featuring parks, boating, and heritage statues.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced significant advancements in the Veligonda project's feeder canal and tunnel-2 works, with CM Naidu set to review and perform bhumi puja soon.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.