Andra Pradesh > Krishna District > Prakasam Barrage
Built across the River Krishna, Prakasam Barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its canals that run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian look. The impressive structure of the Prakasam Barrage stretches 1223.5 meter long across the Krishna River. The barrage serves also as a road bridge and spans over a panoramic lake. The three canals associated with the barrage, run through the city of Vijayawada criss crossing it and giving it a Venetian appearance.
The Prakasam Barrage was completed in the year 1957 and since then have been serving the denizens of Vijayawada. One of the first major irrigation projects of South India, the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada was a complete success. It was named after Sri Tanguturi Prakasam, the first Chief Minister of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The idea of constructing a barrage across Krishna River dates as far back as to 1798 but started taking shape in 1852 and was completed only in 1855. The Andhra Pradesh Government later constructed a new regulator cum-round bridge that was named after Sri Tanguturi Prakasam, the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Completed in 1957, it helps irrigate over 12 lakhs acres of agricultural land. The Krishna delta has been transformed into the granary of Andhra Pradesh thanks largely to the Prakasam Barrage Project.
The gentle breeze, the shimmering waters of the lake and a panoramic view of the river has made this a popular tourist attraction of Vijayawada. The beautiful lake and its three canals that crisscross across the city gives Vijayawada quite the Venetian touch!
Andhra Pradesh largely owes its richness in agriculture to the Prakasam Barrage as the project has helped in the irrigation of huge agricultural lands. The barrage provides gorgeous view with the shimmering lake. The balmy breeze and the placid waters make it one of the major travel attractions in Vijayawada.
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