"kaleshwaram-project"

The BRS accused the Revanth Reddy government of worsening Telangana's drought by not lifting available Godavari water through Kaleshwaram. Party leaders demanded irrigation relief, financial assistance for farmers and repairs to the Medigadda barrage, while criticising the Centre's response

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to begin restoration of the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages in December. Proposals estimated at Rs 4,193 crore have been prepared, with repairs to follow recommendations of Central agencies and dam safety experts.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claimed that he is wealthier than BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and asserted that his family had been financially secure since his childhood. Speaking in New Delhi, he outlined the government's stance on the Kaleshwaram project, KBR Park traffic measures and Hyderabad Metro Phase-I.

The BRS accused the Congress government of restricting participation in the Musi Riverfront Development Project public hearing and failing to address concerns over displacement and rehabilitation. Party leaders questioned the buffer zone expansion, project cost, tendering process and environmental clearances.

Former MLA Balka Suman accused the Congress government of diverting attention from crop losses by announcing a proposed barrage at Tummidi Hatti. He sought details of the project, questioned irrigation infrastructure utilisation and criticised the government’s treatment of farmers.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Kaleshwaram and aggravating drought conditions. He demanded a white paper on river flows, immediate repairs to Medigadda barrage, and disclosure of the Tummidihatti project's feasibility, water availability and estimated cost.

Telangana plans to supply Hyderabad with an additional 20 MGD of drinking water from Mallannasagar reservoir from November. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju also outlined conservation measures, alternative supplies for four districts and plans to prevent drinking water wastage across Greater Hyderabad

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy demanded full utilisation of the Kaleshwaram project to tackle drought-like conditions in Telangana. He accused the Congress government of wasting available river water and sought farm-loan relief, clearance of fee arrears and assistance for job-card holders

The Telangana government has finalised designs to rehabilitate the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram project. Repair works are likely to begin by mid-November and be completed before the 2027 monsoon, subject to technical clearances

Kaleshwaram project motors were operated on Saturday to lift Godavari water into the Annapurna and Ranganayaka Sagar reservoirs. About 6,400 cusecs was pumped into Annapurna and nearly 3,300 cusecs into Ranganayaka Sagar following Harish Rao’s demand.

The Congress government is facing questions over its decision to keep Kaleshwaram out of operation after NDSA said pumping decisions rest with the State. CWPRS findings on the barrages have further intensified scrutiny over when pumping can resume.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the alleged neglect of irrigation projects and Kaleshwaram. He demanded immediate operation of Kannepalli pumps, repairs to Medigadda barrage and utilisation of available water for farmers across Telangana

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy demanded that the Telangana government resume Kannepalli pumping operations and release irrigation water through the Nagarjuna Sagar left canal. He also criticised the government’s irrigation policy and alleged political differences over Kaleshwaram

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme has revived the SRSP flood canal through reverse pumping, providing irrigation to nearly two lakh acres. He said the infrastructure is helping supply water across the State following heavy Godavari inflows.

The Telangana government, despite earlier criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has restarted operations at the Rampur pump house to supply irrigation water to Jagtial and Nizamabad districts. Former ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy and T Jeevan Reddy welcomed the move but also criticised the government for inconsistencies and delays in irrigation projects.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for drawing Hyderabad's drinking water from Mallanna Sagar after calling the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme useless. He alleged the move exposed the government's contradictory stand on the irrigation project.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of wasting Godavari waters by not operating the Kannepalli pumps. He warned of a looming irrigation and drinking water crisis, questioned the government's approach to Kaleshwaram and sought immediate pumping operations.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of failing to utilise water from the Kaleshwaram project and ignoring NDSA recommendations, blaming the government for farmers’ distress and alleged attempts to evade responsibility by involving the CBI.

Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on opposition leaders, defended the Kaleshwaram project, claimed water could still be lifted from Kannepalli, and said the BRS would intensify its protests on public issues

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of targeting the Kaleshwaram project for political reasons, warned of a possible drinking water crisis due to Super El Nino, criticised remarks against retired engineers, and challenged Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy to a public debate