Raiwada Reservoir

In 2023, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved two large-scale pumped storage hydroelectric projects around the Raiwada reservoir proposed by Adani Green Energy through its subsidiaries.^[8] The social consequences of these projects have led to considerable debate and opposition. Surveys in affected villages were met with resistance from locals and several protests were organised.^[9][10] Civil society organisations allege violations of the PESA and FRA Acts, lack of informed consent and transparency, and fears of tribal displacement and environmental harm.^{[11][12][13][14][15]}

The Pedakota PSP, initially approved for 1000 MW capacity in 2023, was later revised to 1800 MW (6x300 MW) in 2025. It is proposed to be built near Pedakota, Dayarti and Madrebu villages in Ananthagiri mandal by utilising water from the Tamutapu Gedda which joins the Sarada river downstream. The requested water allocation for this project is 16.547 MCM.^[16][17][18]

The Raiwada PSP, revised from 600 MW to 900 MW capacity, is being developed near Marika and Sammeda villages in Vepada and Devarapalli mandals of Vizianagaram and Anakapalli districts respectively. The upper dam for this project is planned to be near Marika village, which is situated in the Marika Reserved Forest and lower dam near Sammeda village. The requested allocations are 832 acres of land and 23 MCM of water from the Sarada river.^[18][16][19]

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  Dam and gates
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  As seen from space
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  View on a cloudy day
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  A tree in Raiwada reservoir
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  Main canal outflow
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  Nameboard of the reservoir
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  Raiwada reservoir and a sluice gate bridge.