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Revanth Reddy Launches Four-Month Daily Jobs for Drought Victims

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced a four-month daily-employment scheme for drought-affected workers.
The scheme runs from post-Sankranti until May and includes a grievance number.
Reddy reported 15 lakh of 30 lakh pump sets dried and water storage fell below 20 percent.
After demand rose to 20,000 MW, the state supplied that amount and urged essential-only use.
Leader Manne Krishank warned of protests at Reddy’s residence if water is not lifted from Kannepalli pump house.

History

Historical Context

In May 2002, an El Niño-triggered drought and heat wave in Andhra Pradesh killed more than 1,000 people and devastated crops, prompting the state government to launch emergency irrigation and relief measures under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The 2024 four-month employment scheme announced by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy draws on that same water-management and job-creation approach to curb rural distress and avert protests.

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Story summary

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced a four-month daily-employment scheme for drought-affected workers.
The scheme runs from post-Sankranti until May and includes a grievance number.
Reddy reported 15 lakh of 30 lakh pump sets dried and water storage fell below 20 percent.
After demand rose to 20,000 MW, the state supplied that amount and urged essential-only use.
Leader Manne Krishank warned of protests at Reddy’s residence if water is not lifted from Kannepalli pump house.

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