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The BRS party, led by former Minister T. Harish Rao, has formally requested the state government to release the complete 665-page report submitted by the Justice PC Ghose Commission on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). Petitions were submitted on behalf of both Harish Rao and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

In a strong rebuttal to the government's allegations on Monday, former Minister and senior BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy questioned the sanctity of, and the Congress government's intent behind, selective leaks of the Justice PC Ghose Commission report

The State government has formed a committee of senior IAS officers to study the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. The summary will be presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to review it in Monday’s meeting

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of not operating KLIP pumps at Medigadda despite heavy Godavari inflows. He alleged political motives behind halting water lifting and warned of serious impact on farmers already suffering due to deficit rainfall

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief

BJP MP Etala Rajender challenged CM Revanth Reddy to prove that the Kaleshwaram project lacked cabinet approval, asserting due procedure was followed. He also demanded a swift probe, criticised the Congress party’s track record, and urged urgent Medigadda repairs

Former chairman of Telangana Water Resources Development Corporation demands Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao to withdraw his statement

In any other State or country, KLIP would be a celebrated case study. As it nears its sixth anniversary, we revisit how it transformed Telangana’s agriculture before political neglect halted its momentum.

The expert panel is expected to provide crucial insights into the structural integrity of the project’s three major barrages

Urges the Union Minister to safeguard Telangana’s rightful share of Godavari River waters and ensure timely project approvals

Urge government to ensure adequate water supply to meet their irrigation needs

This component was intended to draw an additional one TMC of water per day from Godavari River, increasing existing capacity from two TMC to three TMC per day

The State government has planned the allocation of 350 TMC of water for the season, but no water is expected from the three barrages of Kaleshwaram.

This phase of the probe will focus on senior officials including some senior IAS officers who were associated with the approvals pertaining to the construction of barrages.

Officials argue that initiating the rehabilitation process now could expedite the resumption of pumping operations, ensuring water supply to Kharif farmers at least by June 2025.

KTR says BRS not opposed to project but against displacement of thousands of families and inflated costs

Officials have expressed concerns that there would be no water supply for Rabi crops under the project, except for pockets where reservoirs linked with KLIS are left with little surplus after supporting Kharif ayacut for another 45 days.

The three barrages- Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla have remained idle since they were emptied for inspection and rehabilitation in April and May, leaving the Rabi ayacut without irrigation support.

Farmers facing displacement are mounting pressure on the administration and their elected representatives, urging a more humane approach to the land acquisition process

July 2022 floods were beyond all expectations and likely a primary cause of the damage to the Medigadda barrage, experts testify before the Judicial Commission headed by Justice PC Ghose