Hyderabad, May 18: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday urged irrigation officials and implementing agencies to expedite the completion of all ongoing irrigation projects across the state, stressing that the Congress government was committed to delivering more ayacut with less expenditure.
He said that a comprehensive review of irrigation projects was held on May 14 at Jala Saudha with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, during which clear timelines were set for the completion of each ongoing and pending scheme. “All works must be taken up on a war footing,” Uttam Kumar Reddy said, appealing to irrigation officials and implementing agencies to expedite all works and appealing to the district collectors to accelerate land acquisition processes.
The Minister said that special focus was being laid on speeding up five key projects in the combined Mahabubnagar district – Kalwakurthy, Nettampadu, Bhima, Koyalsagar, and Palamuru-Ranga Reddy. He said the SLBC, Dindi, and Udayasamudram projects in the combined Nalgonda district, and the Sitarama project in the combined Khammam district, were also prioritised in the recent review. Completion of the Devadula and Gauravelli projects in North Telangana was also identified as a high priority.
He added that works on the Tummadihatti project would begin shortly. “We are exploring the most advanced technology available globally to continue the SLBC tunnel works. A Heliborne Electromagnetic Survey and LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveys would be conducted by involving the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) and other national institutions before resuming construction,” he said.
As part of his inspection schedule, Uttam Kumar Reddy visited the Bette Thanda and Janpahad lift irrigation projects in Palakeedu mandal of Suryapet district on Sunday, intensifying efforts to fast-track these schemes.
During an inspection of the Janpahad lift irrigation project, which is being developed at a cost of ₹270 crore, the minister urged officials and executing agencies to accelerate the pace of ongoing works. He directed the officials to ensure the project is completed without further setbacks. He stressed that the state government would not tolerate inefficiency when it comes to critical infrastructure that impacts rural livelihoods.
He informed that land acquisition for Janpahad has been completed, and the project is now free of major obstacles. Once operational, it is expected to benefit multiple villages, including Palakeedu, Janpahad, Botlapalem, Komatikunta, Gunde Boyinagudem, Alingapuram, Meghna Pahad Thanda, Cheruvu Thanda, Raghavapuram, Ellapuram, Sajjapuram, Nagireddygudem, and Hanumanthagudem.
Uttam Kumar Reddy also reviewed the Bette Thanda lift irrigation scheme, where he said the works are progressing swiftly and will be completed by the end of August. The ₹33.83 crore project, which sources water from the Musi river, will irrigate 2,041 acres and benefit 2,176 farmers, a majority of whom belong to tribal communities.
He added that land acquisition and compensation processes for Bette Thanda have already been completed, and work is being carried out on a war footing. The government is spending approximately ₹1.66 lakh per acre, with beneficiary villages including Bette Thanda, Paade Thanda, Sajjapuram, and surrounding areas.
“The Congress government is committed to building lift irrigation projects wherever water is available. These efforts are aimed at bringing more land under cultivation and improving the livelihoods of farmers, particularly in tribal and backward areas,” the minister said. (Maxim News)
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