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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Orders Fast-Track Repairs for Kaleshwaram Barrages

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite the repair of three barrages in the Kaleshwaram Project. He ordered the creation of a special action plan and insisted work be completed according to National Dam Safety Authority guidelines before the monsoon. The CM emphasized that there would be no shortage of funds for the project but warned that delays would not be tolerated. A review meeting was held with key ministers and officials to ensure continuous monitoring of the repair schedule.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Orders Fast-Track Kaleshwaram Repairs

  • Fast-track barrage repairs ordered
  • Work to align with national safety authority
  • Pre-monsoon completion of critical tests
  • Special action plan and base camp at Medigadda
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy orders fast-track repairs of Kaleshwaram barrages

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directs officials to expedite repairs on Kaleshwaram project barrages before monsoon, ensuring no fund shortages.

"delays in the work would not be tolerated - Chief Minister Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, April 10

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed officials to repair the three barrages in the Kaleshwaram Project and bring them back into use. He instructed that the works be completed in accordance with the recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority and emphasised that the work should be expedited as quickly as possible, a release said.

On Thursday, at his residence in Jubilee Hills, the Chief Minister, along with Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, conducted a review of the Kaleshwaram project. He ordered that a special action plan be prepared for the repair works and that continuous monitoring be carried out. He also directed that all concerned agencies be alerted and that the pace of work be increased.

The Chief Minister clarified that the tests and sample collection being conducted under the supervision of the Central Water and Power Research Station should be completed before the onset of the monsoon. He suggested forming a team comprising the Irrigation Department, CWPRS, barrage construction companies, and design consultants. He also instructed that members of the Central Water Commission be involved in every aspect of the work.

Engineers informed the Chief Minister that not only the sunken pillar at Medigadda, but the entire 1.6-kilometer barrage needs to be studied.

The Chief Minister directed that 500 borewells be drilled near Medigadda and that a special action plan be prepared for this purpose. He instructed officials to arrange the necessary machinery and complete the work as quickly as possible. He also asked for the preparation of designs related to the repairs and a complete schedule of works to be completed by December.

Stating that delays in the work would not be tolerated, the Chief Minister assured that there would be no shortage of funds. He also suggested setting up a base camp at Medigadda and said that he would personally visit and inspect the works once they begin.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Irrigation Secretary Sridhar, CM's Secretary Manik Raj, and senior officials of the Irrigation Department.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Good to see the involvement of National Dam Safety Authority and Central Water Commission. Infrastructure safety cannot be compromised. But I have a question - why were these issues not addressed during construction? The entire 1.6 km barrage needing study is alarming.
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Vikram M
"No shortage of funds" - this is the key assurance. So many projects in India get stuck due to fund delays. If the CM is serious about fast-tracking and has the budget, work can happen. The December deadline seems ambitious, but let's hope they meet it before the next crop season.
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Anjali F
As someone from a farming family in Telangana, this news is a relief. Our wells have dried up and we depend on these projects. The mention of 500 borewells near Medigadda is also important for groundwater. Hope the action on ground matches the words in Hyderabad.
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David E
Interesting to follow this from a civil engineering perspective. Involving the original construction companies and design consultants in the repair team is a smart, if obvious, move. They know the design intent. The CWPRS supervision for tests is the correct protocol. Hope the technical fixes are robust.
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Karthik V
While the urgency is appreciated, I hope this is not just a PR exercise. "Expedited as quickly as possible" should not mean cutting corners on quality and safety checks. Dams are not like roads that can be patched up. The monsoon deadline for tests is tight but necessary.

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