A drinking water project that will draw water from the Godavari River has started in Nidadavolu, Andhra Pradesh. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that water will be supplied to every household in the Nidadavolu municipality by January 2028. The water will be taken from the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage on the Godavari. The project aims to provide a reliable source of drinking water to residents. Officials have begun work on the scheme, which is expected to benefit thousands of families in the area. The minister made the announcement while reviewing the progress of the project. No further details about the cost or capacity of the project were provided. The project is part of efforts to improve water infrastructure in the region.