Telangana government resolves optimum utilisation of Godavari water
Hyderabad, August 12
The Telangana government has resolved to ensure optimum utilisation of Godavari river water, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directing officials to undertake lift operations from the Yellampalli, Devadula and Sitarama projects for maximum utilisation of available water.
At a review meeting of the Irrigation Department at MCRHRD on Wednesday, the Chief Minister directed officials to strictly follow the recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) regarding the Sundilla, Annaram and Medigadda barrages, where water is currently not being stored.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy informed the Chief Minister that defects had been identified in the Medigadda and Sundilla barrages. Revanth Reddy directed officials to consult the NDSA on the matter immediately.
Uttam Kumar Reddy also informed the meeting that water lifting operations using nine pumps were being carried out at the Devadula project. The Chief Minister directed officials to focus on resolving minor issues related to lift irrigation operations at the Devadula and Sitarama projects.
The meeting also reviewed pending compensation payments to farmers in villages whose land was acquired for various projects. Revanth Reddy directed officials to prepare an action plan for immediate disbursement of compensation to farmers.
Irrigation and Revenue officials were also directed to conduct field visits and prepare factual reports on villages prone to submergence, along with pending compensation and rehabilitation issues.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure immediate payment of compensation to villages facing an immediate impact, stating that completion of the process would pave the way for filling the Baswapur and Gouravelli projects with water.
Revanth Reddy also directed officials to conduct a comprehensive study on increasing the capacity of the Gattu and Gudemdoddi lift irrigation schemes and to appoint a consultant for the Gudemdoddi pumped-storage project.
CM Principal Secretary V Seshadri, CM Secretary Manicka Raj, State Irrigation Secretary E Sridhar and R&R Commissioner Shiva Kumar Naidu were present at the meeting.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see the focus on water infrastructure. I've visited Telangana and the irrigation projects are impressive. The emphasis on dam safety compliance shows responsible governance. Hope the lift irrigation schemes benefit the small farmers the most.
Finally someone is taking Godavari water seriously! But I wish they'd prioritize drinking water in villages too. Many areas near the river still struggle with water scarcity during summers. Let's hope the lift irrigation projects address both agriculture and drinking needs together.
Every drop counts, especially with the unpredictable monsoons we've been having. Good to see the CM personally reviewing irrigation projects. But let's not forget - the Kaleshwaram project mess needs full transparency. The previous government's errors shouldn't burden our farmers now.
Revanth Reddy is doing a solid job! The Sindilla and Medigadda barrage defects were long overdue to be addressed. As a farmer from Karimnagar, I know the value of every litre of Godavari water. Just hope the pump lifting schemes are maintained properly this time. 🌾
Interesting to see the pumped-storage project plans for Gudemdoddi. That's modern infrastructure thinking - using excess power to pump water up during off-peak hours and generating power during peak demand. Smart approach that many developed nations use.
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