Kandula Obul Reddy

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Kandula Obul Reddy
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1977–1984
Profession Politician

Kandula Obul Reddy (7 July 1901 – 3 January 1993), popularly known as Obul Reddy was an Indian politician. He held prominent roles throughout his career, serving as the General Secretary of the Congress for Madras State and later as a Cabinet Minister and as a Parliamentarian. [1]

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His contributions extended beyond the realm of politics, as he also served as the chairman for APSRTC and AP Agricultural University. Additionally, he held the esteemed position of Honorary Life President of the AP Freedom Fighters Association.

Early and personal life

Kandula Obul Reddy was born on 7 July 1901 in Madras Sate.

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Gundakammla Reservoir Project Grand Opening Ceremony by Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

Gundlakamma Reservoir Project

Kandula Obul Reddy Gundlakamma Reservoir Project: Gundlakamma Reservoir Project is an irrigation project located in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The project is named after Late Kandula Obul Reddy. [2] It is expected to provide irrigation facilities to an ayacut of 80,060 Acres (32,400 Ha) under Rabi and 62,368 Acres (25,240 Ha) under Khariff for the lands covered in 6 Mandals and drinking water supply to 43 villages enroute and Ongole town Municipality round the year in Prakasam District. [3]

Prestigious Freedom Fighter's award bestowed upon Sri Kandula Obul Reddy by Former President Shankar Dayal Sharma. KORnew.jpg
Prestigious Freedom Fighter's award bestowed upon Sri Kandula Obul Reddy by Former President Shankar Dayal Sharma.

References

  1. Correspondent, Special (4 November 2020). "Former MLA Sivananda Reddy dead". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 3 April 2024.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. "Gundlakamma project dedicated to nation". The New Indian Express. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. Murali, S. (24 July 2019). "Divert Krishna waters to Gundlakamma reservoir: ryots". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 3 April 2024.