Committed to provide irrigation to every acre: Uttam
2 months, 1 week ago

Committed to provide irrigation to every acre: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced the government’s commitment to provide irrigation facilities to every acre of cultivable land in the state by completing pending and new irrigation projects. He was speaking at a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for the ₹54.27 crore Manchukonda Lift Irrigation Scheme. Highlighting the government's focus on cost-effective irrigation projects, Reddy criticised the previous BRS government for spending ₹1.81 lakh crore on major projects like Kaleshwaram, Palamuru-Ranga Reddy, and Sitarama, which he claimed created minimal ayacut. Minister for roads and buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy added that the government would expedite the completion of ongoing irrigation projects to ensure irrigation facilities for all cultivable land in the state.

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Budgetary allocation for irrigation, other key sectors inadequate, says CPI (M), CPI (ML) Mass Line (Praja Pandha)
5 days, 17 hours ago

Budgetary allocation for irrigation, other key sectors inadequate, says CPI (M), CPI (ML) Mass Line (Praja Pandha)

The Hindu  

CPI district secretary Nunna Nageswara Rao alleged that allocation of a meagre ₹699 crore for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project in the Budget will result in further delay in completion of the project. In a statement on Wednesday, he said that inadequate allocation of funds to the most-sought after project shows the raw deal meted out to the erstwhile composite …

Not much to cheer about for irrigation sector in 2025-26 Budget
5 days, 18 hours ago

Not much to cheer about for irrigation sector in 2025-26 Budget

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The budgetary allocation for the irrigation sector for 2025-26 appears to be no match to the government plans to complete several ongoing projects and taking up some new projects as part of its plans to increase the irrigation potential from the existing 73.57 lakh acres to 127.57 lakh acres in the years to come. The allocation for the coming …

Waived ₹20K-cr crop loans: Revanth in Telangana assembly
1 week, 2 days ago

Waived ₹20K-cr crop loans: Revanth in Telangana assembly

Hindustan Times  

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upholding democratic institutions, implementing welfare schemes, and ensuring the state’s overall development. “In 2023, too, the BRS government had initially planned to skip the governor’s address, but it was only after court intervention that the speech was allowed,” he said. On Krishna river water agreements, Revanth Reddy …

Telangana paying heavy price for BRS' sins on Krishna: Uttam
1 month ago

Telangana paying heavy price for BRS' sins on Krishna: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana’s water woes are a creation of the BRS regime, particularly with reference to projects on River Krishna, as the then government did not take any steps to complete 16 reservoirs, which, between them, could have stored up to 100.541 tmc ft of water, irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said. “By adding 2.468 tmc ft capacity of the …

CM distorting truth on Palamuru: Harish slams Revanth
1 month ago

CM distorting truth on Palamuru: Harish slams Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BRS leader and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao on Friday slammed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for what he alleged were “misleading statements, distortions to cover up his government’s failures” with respect to the Palamuru Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme. Harish Rao, in a statement said “instead of taking action against Andhra Pradesh’s blatant diversion of Krishna river waters, …

Centre assures to intervene in addressing water concerns of Telangana
1 month ago

Centre assures to intervene in addressing water concerns of Telangana

The Hindu  

The Central Government has assured Telangana Government that it will intervene in addressing the State’s water concerns over allocation and sharing of river waters. Mr. Reddy held discussions with Jal Shatki Ministry secretary Debasish Mukherjee urging him for immediate action on water disputes and funding critical projects. Need for telemetry systems explained Responding positively, Mr. Patil said that the Centre …

Provide funds for MB, Seethakka urges Centre
1 month ago

Provide funds for MB, Seethakka urges Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Panchayat raj minister Danasari ‘Seethakka’ Anasuya urged the central government to move beyond mere praise and provide Telangana with the ₹16,000 crore recommended by Niti Aayog for the Mission Bhagiratha drinking water scheme. The Mission Bhagiratha scheme, which supplies drinking water across Telangana, was built at a cost of `28,000 crore, funded through loans from various financial institutions. She emphasised …

Telangana to present its initiatives in water use efficiency at national meet: Uttam Kumar Reddy
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana to present its initiatives in water use efficiency at national meet: Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has asked the irrigation authorities to improve monitoring and accountability on the progress of projects and any laxity in executing the works decided won’t be tolerated. He said this at a meeting with senior officials of the department here on Saturday to review the State’s irrigation strategy ahead of …

Fight for Irrigation Schemes: Harish Tells BRS Leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Fight for Irrigation Schemes: Harish Tells BRS Leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former irrigation minister T. Harish Rao on Friday called on the party leaders and cadres from Zaheerabad, Andole, Sangareddy and Narayankhed constituencies to fight for the completion of the Sangameswara and Basaveswara lift irrigation schemes. Speaking at a meeting at his residence, attended by BRS MLAs, former MLAs and leaders from the four constituencies, he …

BRS refutes CM’s allegation on Palamuru projects
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BRS refutes CM’s allegation on Palamuru projects

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The Bharat Rashtra Samithi refuted the allegation of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy that the BRS government had neglected the pending projects of Palamuru district from 2014 to 2023. Speaking at Gajwel on Sunday, senior leader of the party and former minister T. Harish Rao stated that it was the Congress and Telugu Desam Party governments for 20 years …

Uttam Promises over 40 Lakh New Ration Cards to Eligible Families
2 months ago

Uttam Promises over 40 Lakh New Ration Cards to Eligible Families

Deccan Chronicle  

Suryapet: Minister for irrigation and civil supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Sunday that the Congress government will issue over 40 lakh new ration cards, ending a decade-long wait for eligible families. He criticised the previous BRS government for not issuing new ration cards during its 10-year rule and reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to continuous issuance for all …

Uttam: Didn’t see so much growth in 30 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Uttam: Didn’t see so much growth in 30 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Suryapet: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday said the Congress government was committed to state's development and ensure transparency in implementing welfare schemes. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Janpahad-Huzurnagar R&B road at Nereducherla, Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the government is working in line with the aspirations of the people, giving equal importance to development …

Agri Coops to Be Strengthened: Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Agri Coops to Be Strengthened: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced on Friday that the state government will strengthen agricultural cooperative societies to benefit farmers. Alongside Sathupalli MLA Matta Ragamayee, he laid the foundation stone for the Singareni Agricultural Godown near Sathupalli, a project estimated at Rs 61 lakh. Minister Rao noted that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had waived Rs 21,000 crore in …

Palamuru project will be complete in three years: Bhatti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Palamuru project will be complete in three years: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday stated the Congress government would complete the Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme within three years which would make the hitherto-drought affected Mahbubnagar district a rice bowl with irrigation water in every corner of the district. Bhatti also announced the government’s commitment to implement the farm loan waiver and asked eligible farmers to …

Promotions, transfers in irrigation department to be completed by February: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Promotions, transfers in irrigation department to be completed by February: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that promotions and transfers in the Irrigation department would be completed by the end of January. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 diary of the Telangana AE Association at Jalasoudha, Erram Manzil Colony, here on Wednesday, Mr. Reddy urged the staff members to focus on innovation and excellence to …

Uttam Kumar Reddy to MLAs: Ensure smooth land acquisition
3 months ago

Uttam Kumar Reddy to MLAs: Ensure smooth land acquisition

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Pointing out that some of the irrigation projects have been held up due to delay in land acquisition, Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday urged MLAs from across the political spectrum to extend support to the state government to acquire the lands required and meet the deadlines set for completion of the projects. Replying to a question raised …

Palamuru project will be ready by Dec 2026: Uttam
3 months ago

Palamuru project will be ready by Dec 2026: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday informed the Legislative Council that the state government will complete the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme by December 2026, and described the project as a ‘top priority’ for the government. Answering a question on the project during the Question Hour, Uttam Kumar Reddy said Rs 32,305 crore was spent on the …

Polavaram Irrigation Project: Loss pegged at over Rs 10,000 cr
3 months, 1 week ago

Polavaram Irrigation Project: Loss pegged at over Rs 10,000 cr

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Delay in the execution of works for the Polavaram Irrigation Project over the last five years has resulted in measurable losses to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore, including additional cost of Rs 2,400 crore for the construction of a new diaphragm wall and other elements, Rs 3,000 crore for the power project, and Rs …

₹12,000 per year to be disbursed to landless labourers from Dec. 28, says Bhatti
3 months, 1 week ago

₹12,000 per year to be disbursed to landless labourers from Dec. 28, says Bhatti

The Hindu  

The people’s government will implement its promise of providing ₹12,000 per year to landless labourers from December 28, and the first instalment of ₹6,000 will be disbursed on the same day the Congress will celebrate its Formation Day, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Forced to take loans For 10 long years, the BRS rulers looted the State by …

Uttam Promises Restoration of Nizamsagar Project
3 months, 1 week ago

Uttam Promises Restoration of Nizamsagar Project

Deccan Chronicle  

Kamareddy: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said the century-old Nizamsagar project would be restored to its old glory with its original water storage area, by adopting global technology for desilting it. Uttam Kumar Reddy further noted that restrictions imposed by the water disputes tribunal had prevented utilisation of water from three barrages under the Kaleshwaram project. Despite …

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam
3 months, 1 week ago

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam

The Hindu  

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has stated that the government is resolved to create irrigation potential to an additional 30 lakh acres with the modernisation of projects such as Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar in the next five years. Lifeline for farmers The officials informed the Minister that siltation had reduced the water storage capacity of Sriramsagar …

All LI Schemes Will Be Fixed: Uttam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

All LI Schemes Will Be Fixed: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said all lift irrigation schemes on the left canal of the Nagarjunasagar Project would be repaired to provide irrigation facility. Works on the Nellikal lift irrigation scheme would be completed as early as possible, he said at a Praja Palana Vijayosthavalu function at Gandamvarigudem on the outskirts of Nalgonda Minister Komatireddy …

Congress govt plans to up farmers’ income: Uttam
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress govt plans to up farmers’ income: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda:Irrigation minister Capt N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that the Congress government was focused on increasing farmers' per capita income through better policies, effective reforms and a pro-farmer approach. Speaking to media after reviewing the works of Udaysamundram lift irrigation project at Brahmana Vellamla reservoir, along with ministers Komatireddy Venkatreddy and Ponnam Prabhakar, he emphasised that the government …

All pending projects will be completed on war footing: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All pending projects will be completed on war footing: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

New Indian Express  

PEDDAPALLI: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced that the state government will complete all pending irrigation projects on a war footing to ensure availability of irrigation facilities for every acre. He, along with IT Minister D Sridhar Babu and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, reviewed the ongoing works at irrigation projects as well as the matters related to civil …

Revanth dares PM, KCR to debate crop loan waiver
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revanth dares PM, KCR to debate crop loan waiver

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao at the Rythu Panduga public meeting in Mahbubnagar on Saturday. Amid cheers from a large and enthusiastic crowd, he challenged both leaders to an open debate on the implementation of the crop loan waiver scheme, showcasing his government's …

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has advised officials to create a separate website for the Polavaram Irrigation Project, and upload the progress of works daily. Reviewing the progress of the project works at a meeting with senior irrigation officials on Wednesday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the Polavaram project site in the first …

Andhra Pradesh Minister Satya Kumar seeks funds for Jilledu Banda project, writes to water resources minister
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Minister Satya Kumar seeks funds for Jilledu Banda project, writes to water resources minister

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Health, Y Satya Kumar, has written to Minister for Water Resources, Nimmala Ramanaidu, requesting funds for acquiring land necessary to commence work on the Jilledu Banda Reservoir project. In his letter, Satya Kumar stressed the need for Rs 93.59 crore for land acquisition required for the first phase of the project, which was one of Chief Minister …

Rs 50,000 Crore Procurement Dues Will Be Cleared: Tummala
4 months ago

Rs 50,000 Crore Procurement Dues Will Be Cleared: Tummala

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Friday highlighted the significant improvements in people’s lives during the one-year tenure of the Congress government in Telangana. Speaking at a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee chaired by Nalgonda MP Kunduru Raghuveer Reddy, Nageswara Rao stated that the Congress government has successfully implemented measures that have brought positive changes …

Telangana largest producer of paddy in India: Uttam Kumar
4 months ago

Telangana largest producer of paddy in India: Uttam Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Telangana leads the country in paddy production with 153 lakh metric tonnes cultivated across 66.7 lakh acres, according to irrigation minister and in-charge of the united Karimnagar district, Uttam Kumar Reddy. On Wednesday, Uttam Kumar, accompanied by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, attended a massive public meeting led by Government Chief Whip Aadi Srinivas at Gudicheruvu ground in Vemulawada, …

Kishan Reddy challenges CM Revanth Reddy to visit farmers before musi padayatra
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kishan Reddy challenges CM Revanth Reddy to visit farmers before musi padayatra

New Indian Express  

YADADRI BHUVANGIRI : Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy should conduct a padayatra through the fields of farmers to get a first-hand account of their suffering before undertaking his Musi padayatra, opined Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday. “I do not know where the CM will get the ₹1.5 lakh crore that is reportedly needed for the Musi project. The …

Government Considering Low-Interest Loans for Irrigation Projects
5 months, 1 week ago

Government Considering Low-Interest Loans for Irrigation Projects

The Hindu  

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy proposes shifting from high-cost short-term loans to low-cost long-term soft loans for irrigation projects. The government aims to ease the financial burden on the sector by reducing interest costs and offering flexibility in interest payments. The Minister also requests a five-year moratorium on irrigation loans from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has called on the Union government to take steps to persuade central financial institutions to reduce or entirely waive the interest on loans taken by the previous government for irrigation projects in the state. He appealed to Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil to not only consider waiving or reducing the interest on past …

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Chief Minister urges Centre to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate flood relief

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has appealed to the Central government for an immediate release of ₹2,000 crore in relief funds, citing preliminary estimates that place the State’s losses due to incessant rains at nearly ₹5,000 crore. Mr. Reddy also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit Telangana to inspect the widespread damage caused by the heavy rains over the …

I-Day Milestone at Khammam: Revanth Launches Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme
7 months, 1 week ago

I-Day Milestone at Khammam: Revanth Launches Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Pusugudem: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Sita Rama lift irrigation scheme on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in Khammam district's irrigation infrastructure. It was launched at Pusugudem with the Chief Minister switching on the project's pumps, along with minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, to mark the operational commencement of the much-anticipated scheme which will provide …

Telangana Govt Debunks BRS Claims on Sita Rama Project Progress
7 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt Debunks BRS Claims on Sita Rama Project Progress

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state government on Tuesday trashed the BRS’ claims that 90 per cent of the work on the Sita Rama lift irrigation project was completed by the previous BRS led government, with irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy revealing that the previous regime had completed just 39 per cent of it. Addressing a press conference along with his Cabinet …

Two Telangana irrigation schemes yet to come into operation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Telangana irrigation schemes yet to come into operation

Hindustan Times  

Two major lift irrigation projects, taken up by the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government in Telangana at a cost of more than ₹1.25 lakh crore in the last 10 years, have failed to justify the expenditure incurred on them, according to the reports tabled by the present Congress government, during the budget session of the state assembly session. While the …

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The project ayacut farmers would get water supply for both the crop seasons this year as irrigation projects were bemiring with water, said minister for revenue and housing Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday while releasing water to the left main canal from Palair reservoir at Kusumanchi in Khammam district. The minister informed that the irrigation tanks in Palaiar constituency …

Deputy CM turns nostalgic during his maiden visit to Pipri in Telangana’s tribal heartland
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Deputy CM turns nostalgic during his maiden visit to Pipri in Telangana’s tribal heartland

The Hindu  

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka turned nostalgic during his visit to Pipri village in Adilabad district on Wednesday while recalling the affection showered upon him by people of Adilabad district where he kick-started his 1,365-km State-wide padayatra when he was the Congress Legislature Party leader in March last year. The Deputy Chief Minister laid foundation stones for various …

Congress government will ensure quality electricity supply to all sectors: Uttam
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress government will ensure quality electricity supply to all sectors: Uttam

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Irrigation and civil supplies minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said that the Congress government would ensure a 24-hour quality electricity supply to farmers, residential and industrial users throughout the year. The Congress government, headed by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, was focused on improving infrastructure at the ground level, especially in rural areas.” He said quality service …

Telangana Govt Is Committed to Protect Kaleshwaram Project, Says Bhatti
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Govt Is Committed to Protect Kaleshwaram Project, Says Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who holds charge of the finance department, reiterated that the state government was committed to protecting the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme in accordance with the directors of the National Dam Safety Authority to ensure that thousands of crores of public money spent on the project did not go waste. Lashing out at the …

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment
8 months ago

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has requested the Centre to extend cooperation for the effective implementation of the prestigious Musi Riverfront Development project launched by the Telangana government. The Union Minister was requested to sanction another ₹6,000 crore for diversion of Godavari water to the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar to overcome drinking water problems of the State capital. …

CM Directs Uttam to Discuss All Irrigation Projects Threadbare With NDSA Officials
8 months ago

CM Directs Uttam to Discuss All Irrigation Projects Threadbare With NDSA Officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Highlighting the BRS government's haphazard construction of irrigation projects, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday asked the irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and senior officials from the department to discuss the repairs and inspections of irrigation projects with officials of National Dam Safety Authority in Delhi on Monday. The Chief Minister on Sunday conducted a review meeting …

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana
8 months ago

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Stating that water released into Godavari was more than what was pumped from the river, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that only 65 tmcft of water from the Kaleshwaram project was utilised in the five years. The state government has sought an inquiry report on condition of pump houses of Kaleshwaram Lift …

Congress created history in crop loan waiver: Komatireddy
8 months ago

Congress created history in crop loan waiver: Komatireddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Minister for roads and buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Thursday said the state government had created history by waiving Rs 31,000 crore worth of crop loans in a single day. He said farmers of Nalgonda got the highest benefit as Rs 481.63 crore of their crop loans were waived. Bankers should not deduct the from crop loan waiver money …

Decision on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme after NDSA-Uttam meeting
8 months, 1 week ago

Decision on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme after NDSA-Uttam meeting

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy will meet officials of National Dam Safety Authority in Delhi on Saturday and discuss repairs to the damaged Medigaddda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages, all critical components of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. Meanwhile, in an informal chat with reporters here on Wednesday, Uttam said that the Irrigation department would prepare a route map …

Works on Mallabad Lift Irrigation project expedited
8 months, 1 week ago

Works on Mallabad Lift Irrigation project expedited

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Water Resources D.K. Shivakumar has ensured the implementation of Mallabad Lift Irrigation Project on an immediate basis and also directed the officials to complete the tendering process, Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board Chairman Ajay Singh has said. In a release on Sunday, Dr. Singh reiterated that the Congress-led government in State was committed to …

Will waive farm loans and complete pending projects soon: Uttam Kumar Reddy
8 months, 1 week ago

Will waive farm loans and complete pending projects soon: Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated that the Congress government in Telangana would waive off the crop loans up to ₹2 lakh by August 15 at any cost while assuring that the government was committed to completing all pending irrigation projects with minimal investment to increase the ayacut. He criticised the previous BRS regime for wasting public money on …

Irrigation officials make plans for fast-tracking projects
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Irrigation officials make plans for fast-tracking projects

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The irrigation department has estimated that it would require Rs 19,287 crore this year to complete 19 projects — small and medium — as per the state government’s declared priority to finish projects that can be completed in a year with a target to bring 6.5 lakh acres ayacut including areas that need stabilisation, under the plough. As part …

Telangana government to focus on irrigation projects that require less funds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana government to focus on irrigation projects that require less funds

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has focused mainly on six irrigation projects, which can be completed with less funds. They include Nilwai project in Mancherial district, Primpri Lift Irrigation Scheme in Nirmal district, Palemvagu in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally district, Matthadivagu in Adilabad district, SRSP stage-2 in Warangal and Sadarmat in Nirmal district. The BRS government raised huge amounts of loans …

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