AP: Srisailam project's global recognition a matter of pride for Telugu States: Minister Ravi Kumar

Vijayawada, Oct 13 (UNI) The reported inclusion of the Srisailam project in the 'World Book of Records' is a matter of pride for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, AP Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has said, underscoring the project's enduring contribution to power generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. In a statement here on Tuesday, the Minister said the multipurpose reservoir had been meeting the water requirements of lakhs of people and supporting agricultural activity across the region for decades. The recognition, he said, reflected the structural resilience of the Srisailam dam, which has withstood heavy floods, as well as…