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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to expedite works on the Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme, including level fixation at the off-take point and barrage construction at Pothireddypalli. He emphasised enhancing canal capacity and finalising clearances by May 15.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that Telangana will procure 90 LMT of paddy this Yasangi season, with Rs 21,501 crore allocated.

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate paddy procurement and protect farmers from unseasonal rains. With crops damaged across districts, the government has ramped up storage, logistics, and monitoring to minimise farmer losses

The Telangana government has declared summer tank desiltation an urgent priority amid falling water levels in major tanks. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to immediately begin restoration works, form tank committees and speed up pending proposals across the State

Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to prepare detailed technical plans for revival of the Pranahita-Chevella project and proposed talks with Maharashtra. He also reviewed urgent monsoon-time repair works of Kaleshwaram barrages under NDSA guidance

The NGRI has submitted a detailed survey report on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy. The report highlights stress zones, seepage patterns, and factors behind the February 2025 roof collapse.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that paddy arrivals have begun in 20 districts, while procurement is pending in 13 due to delayed transplantation. He urged officials to accelerate MSP operations, strengthen logistics, and ensure timely payments to farmers.

The Telangana government has decided to approach the CBI for a detailed investigation into alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project, following the High Court’s ruling that rendered key findings of the Justice PC Ghose Commission “inoperative.”

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy clarified that the recent High Court verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report does not absolve individuals involved in the Kaleshwaram project irregularities. He emphasised that the court upheld the commission’s constitution and findings.

Telangana has accelerated scientific restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages. Advanced tests and studies are under way, with designs to be finalised before monsoon. Repairs will begin after rains, aiming to ensure long-term structural safety.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will fast-track repairs of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages. A steering committee has been formed, with focus on completing designs, tests and rehabilitation works to restore KLIS operations

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Union Government to increase parboiled rice allocations and extend deadlines to address Telangana’s growing paddy stockpile. In a letter to Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, he highlighted the mismatch between production and procurement.

The Telangana government is preparing extensively for Rabi paddy procurement, targeting 90 lakh metric tonnes under MSP operations. With production expected to exceed 148 lakh metric tonnes, over 8,251 purchase centres are being opened across districts, backed by storage and logistics infrastructure.

Water pumping into Ranganayaka Sagar from Annapurna Sagar began to support yasangi crops after T Harish Rao’s request, with minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directing officials, bringing relief to farmers ahead of harvesting season

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government is exploring options to address the auto LPG shortage in Hyderabad. The crisis, caused by delayed LPG vessel arrivals amid Middle East tensions, has affected urban mobility and triggered protests by auto drivers

The Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the public that Hyderabad and Telangana have sufficient petroleum and diesel stocks for the next three months. Officials confirmed that all 596 fuel stations in Hyderabad are operational, with control rooms monitoring round-the-clock.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced plans to set up a nodal agency for flood plain zoning in Telangana, focusing on mapping vulnerable areas and addressing recurring floods in Godavari and Munneru river regions before the monsoon

The ongoing LPG shortage in Telangana has sparked a fresh round of political sparring between Congress and BJP. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy admitted to severe shortages in commercial LPG. The BJP, however, accused the Congress government of creating artificial scarcity.

The Telangana government has formed state and district-level committees to monitor LPG supply and address shortages. Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured consumers of uninterrupted distribution and urged people to avoid panic booking amid Middle East tensions

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government would allocate Rs 5,000 crore by June 2 for land acquisition linked to pending irrigation projects. He also set timelines for completing several projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district