Andhra Pradesh's Handri-Neeva project set a new record by transferring 40.109 tmc ft of water to Rayalaseema reservoirs and tanks in just 190 days. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu announced this milestone on Friday, highlighting the project's expanded capacity. "Pumping capacity was raised from one to six pumps during the TDP's 2014–19 term and further expanded to 12 pumps under the current coalition government," he said. The government also completed canal widening works in a record 100 days. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed that all reservoirs and tanks in Rayalaseema be filled to ensure irrigation reaches every last acre and to make the region agriculturally vibrant. He further instructed Mr. Ramanaidu to increase water transfer from Handri-Neeva to 50 tmc ft by the end of February or early March. Officials expressed confidence about reaching this target. Ministers Pyyavula Keshav, B.C. Janardhan Reddy, and MLA Kalva Srinivas thanked the Chief Minister for prioritizing the rapid completion of the project to benefit the drought-prone region, the government said in a press release.