Date:08/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/08/stories/2008090854960500.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Visakhapatnam

APSIDC celebrates Formation Day

Staff Reporter

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh State Irrigation Development Board on Sunday celebrated its Formation Day. Mementos were presented to presidents of Wadrapalli and Hukumpeta lift irrigation schemes for best performance.

Speaking at the anniversary, Geophysicist G. Hari Prasad said during the 34 years of its existence, the corporation had catered to the irrigation needs of several thousands of acres in the district through bore wells, tube wells, infiltration wells and lift irrigation schemes benefiting small, marginal, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers.