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Telangana's Mega Water Project: CM Revanth Reddy Vows to Complete 40-km SLBC Tunnel

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made a firm commitment to complete the long-pending SLBC tunnel project. The massive 40-kilometer tunnel will provide irrigation facilities to 3 lakh acres by lifting water from the Krishna River. He strongly criticized the previous BRS government for delaying the project for ten years due to political reasons. The CM also warned former irrigation minister Harish Rao against making inappropriate comments on water issues.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy SLBC Tunnel Project Telangana Congress BRS

  • Rs 4600 crore project to irrigate 3 lakh acres with Krishna River water
  • Compensation announced for submerged villages Marlapadu, Keshya Tanda, Nakkalagandi
  • CM blames previous BRS government for 10-year delay in project completion
  • Government accuses BRS of compromising Krishna water rights in AP agreement
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State government will complete the world's largest 40 km long SLBC tunnel project works: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy commits to completing world's largest 40-km SLBC tunnel, providing irrigation to 3 lakh acres and compensation for affected villages.

"People dethroned the BRS government for not completing the SLBC project - CM Revanth Reddy"

Nagarkurnool, November 3

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that the government is committed to completing the long-pending world's biggest 40 km long SLBC Tunnel project works.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the government will provide compensation and address the grievances of the dwellers of the submerged Marlapadu, Keshya Tanda and Nakkalagandi habitations located close to the SLBC project.

The project cost is estimated at Rs 4600 crore, and the government is ready to provide irrigation facilities to 3 lakh acres by lifting 30 TMC of water from the Krishna River.

The Chief Minister came down heavily on the previous BRS government for "not completing the prestigious SLBC tunnel works during its 10-year rule for political reasons." The SLBC project was sanctioned in 1983.

"People dethroned the BRS government for not completing the SLBC project and now we are taking up the works on a war footing," the CM said that people will also not forgive us if the project is not completed.

The chief minister also criticised the previous BRS government for "compromising on the utilisation of Krishna water". "The then Irrigation minister, T Harish Rao, signed an agreement with Andhra Pradesh to utilise only 299 TM of water. The Congress government took serious note of it and made strong arguments before the Tribunal to protect the state interests," he said.

The CM warned Harish Rao to stop making "cheap comments and creating nonsense" on water issues.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Good to see the government addressing compensation for affected villagers. Development should not come at the cost of people's livelihoods. Hope the rehabilitation is done properly.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the commitment, I'm concerned about the political blame game. Both parties should focus on completing projects rather than pointing fingers. The people need water, not politics.
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Priya S
Irrigation for 3 lakh acres! This is exactly what our farmers need. Water scarcity has been a major issue in Telangana. Hope this project brings prosperity to our agricultural communities. 🌾
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Arjun K
Project sanctioned in 1983 and still incomplete? This shows how our infrastructure projects get delayed for decades. Hope the current government actually delivers on their promise.
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Kavya N
The Krishna water dispute with Andhra needs careful handling. We must protect Telangana's rightful share. Good that the government is taking it seriously. Jai Telangana! 💧

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