Book on rivers and streams in State released
The Hindu
‘1142 Nadulu, Vagulu-Vankalu’ throws light on the abundance and phenomenal variety of rivers
Water Resources Minister P. Anil Kumar on Thursday released a book titled ‘1142 Nadulu, Vagulu-Vankalu’ written by A. Varaprasada Rao, Director of the Groundwater Department. Mr. Kumar said the book contained comprehensive information about the known major rivers and many rivers, rivulets, etc. unheard of, which could be used in conservation efforts and for utilising them for irrigation and drinking water needs. He observed that a citizen of Andhra Pradesh might at best know the names of 40 to 50 rivers, but the book authored by Mr. Rao threw light on the abundance and phenomenal variety of rivers which the State was endowed with. He asserted that it was a great reference source for a whole lot of stakeholders.More Related News