ORIGIN

The APSIDC, Division was formed during the year 1976 in Khammam district. The main objective of the Corporation is to create irrigation potential through Lift Irrigation Schemes, Bore wells and Infiltration Wells etc., for the benefit of Weaker Sections, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Small and Marginal Farmers in uplands and drought prone areas of Khammam district to raise their social economic status.

ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE INCPETION

Since 1976 to 1995 this division has constructed and commissioned 128 Lift Irrigation Schemes in various Mandals of Khammam district and created irrigation potential of 20,793 acres with a cost of Rs.5.88 Crores.

From 1995-96 to 2002-03 this division has constructed and commissioned 183 L.I.Schemes and created irrigation potential of 31,234 acres with a cost of Rs.32.70 Crores.

ONGOING SCHEMES:

Target for the present financial year is to construct and commission 14 L.I.Schemes with an outlay of Rs. 9.35 Crores and to create irrigation potential of 6025 acres. The main funding agencies are NABARD, AIBP-NSP, ITDA, DRDA, MPLAD etc.,

Out of budget allotment of 14 Lift Irrigation Schemes as on date (upto 01/2004) 12 L.I.Schemes are commissioned and so far created irrigation potential for an extent of 3886 acres.

In addition to the above this division has taken up 12 bore wells for an extent of 63 acres of SC and ST farmers and drilling works are completed. Ten bore wells are programmed for commission by 04/2004 and two bore wells are already commissioned.