- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu released water from the Thotapalli irrigation project and dedicated it to the nation at Vullibhadra area.
- The AP CM said that the estimated project cost was Rs 450 crore in 2003 and it was to be completed in two years, but it was completed only after 12 years of laying the foundation stone at a cost of Rs 775 crore.
Source: BS