In recognition of his capabilities, he was later appointed as "Officer on special duty " during the period 1984 to 1990, for executing the Telugu Ganga project.
He also served as ‘Adviser on irrigation projects’ to government of Andhra Pradesh (1989), environmental appraisal committee member (1990 – 92) of Government of India, ‘Krishna, Godavari and Penna delta’s drainage board’ chairman (1995 – 97) and state planning commission member (1997 – till his death).
During the 1990s, he devoted most of the time in advising his peers and educating the people on the irrigation and drinking water projects.
Statues of him have been placed Anantapur city and on the banks of Brahmamgari Mattham reservoir in Kadapa district.
The DKSSSS conducts educational and awareness enhancement programs every year and publishes many Telugu books on irrigation topics.