The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is conducting a public hearing on July 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Gram Panchayat Office, Narasapuram, Vissannapeta Mandall, NTR District, to gather feedback on the Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme (CHLIS) Phase-1 in Eluru District, which has a proposed budget of Rs. 8,290.26 Crores to irrigate 1,94,253 hectares of land; detailed environment reports are available for public review at designated local administrative offices and online at www.pcb.ap.gov.in.