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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA has prohibited operation of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages until rehabilitation and safety certification are completed. He accused the BRS of spreading misinformation about the Kannepalli pump house and outlined the State’s evidence‑based rehabilitation plan.

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme will not be operated until rehabilitation works are completed and certified by national authorities. He stressed that safety and sustainability take precedence over politics.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy cautioned farmers in Telangana about possible challenges to agriculture this Kharif season due to the El Nino effect. He noted that the southwest monsoon has weakened, with the state recording 22 per cent less rainfall in June, delaying sowing in several areas.

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to implement the Centre’s new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, which replaces MGNREGA, but will simultaneously approach the Supreme Court to safeguard state interests.

The Congress government faces criticism over conflicting deadlines for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project, with Ministers announcing different timelines. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought to end the confusion by assuring completion before the 2029 Assembly elections.

The Telangana Cabinet Sub‑Committee has recommended consultations with Karnataka and Kerala to explore a joint legal and political strategy against the Centre’s proposed legislation replacing MGNREGA.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s frequent review meetings on subjects already handled by his Cabinet colleagues have triggered debate in political circles. Observers say the practice fuels perceptions of interference in ministerial portfolios and raises concerns about effective utilisation of administrative resources.

The Telangana government has asked the Centre to increase the paddy procurement quota for the Yasangi (Rabi) 2025-26 season and extend deadlines for supplying Custom Milled Rice, citing record procurement and logistical challenges.

The Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee has raised strong objections to the proposed VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, warning that it could undermine rural protections and increase financial burdens on States.

The Telangana government has initiated plans to set up advanced grain silos across 20 paddy-producing districts to modernise storage and procurement systems. With an initial capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, the project aims to reduce post-harvest losses.

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to adhere strictly to the Centre’s procurement guidelines, limiting purchases at MSP to the quota approved by the Union government. Ministers expressed concern that reduced procurement could hurt farmers, particularly after the State recorded bumper harvests.

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Hyderabad and sought a No Objection Certificate for the proposed Sammakka-Sarakka Lift Irrigation Scheme, while urging closer cooperation between the two States to expedite project approvals.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has asked officials to expedite environmental clearances for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project in Khammam district.

The Telangana government has extended key investigations for the damaged Kaleshwaram barrages from May-end to early July, raising concerns over restoration timelines. While the government maintains that repairs will be completed by summer 2027, technical studies and approvals remain pending

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to utilise irrigation lands, reservoirs and canal systems for solar power generation. Feasibility studies indicate potential for up to 7,000 MW capacity, helping reduce power costs and create sustainable energy sources

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that Telangana is considering a new incentive policy to encourage export-oriented rice mills. He unveiled a roadmap for modernising the sector, urging millers to adopt mechanisation, water-saving technologies and public-private partnerships.

Telangana has procured 60 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the Yasangi season and total procurement is expected to reach 75 LMT, Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said. The State has also credited Rs 11,050 crore in MSP payments to farmers

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced a 10-day special drive to complete paddy procurement across Telangana. The State government aims to clear pending stocks quickly while ensuring procurement of rain-soaked paddy affected by unseasonal rains

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised that the Telangana government is prioritising irrigation projects in the Palamuru region, including Jurala, to tackle drought and backwardness.

Telangana has recorded an increase in annual groundwater recharge, rising from 18.44 lakh hectare metres in 2024 to 19.61 lakh hectare metres in 2025. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to treat conservation as a mass movement.