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The Telangana government, despite NDSA’s clarification that operational decisions on barrages rest with the State, has sought technical guidance from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti and NDSA on pumping and storage operations at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned that growing public dissatisfaction could trigger a major youth and farmers' movement against the Congress government in Telangana. He accused the government of betraying election promises, neglecting farmers and politicising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

The Telangana High Court has directed the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to file their response to a writ petition seeking an independent technical assessment of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao asserted that the party would return to power in Telangana with K Chandrashekhar Rao as Chief Minister. He dismissed talk of a Congress wave, citing private surveys that indicated BRS was poised to regain office.

Former MP B Vinod Kumar urged the Telangana government to use the Kaleshwaram project to lift Godavari water through the Kannepalli pump house, warning that deficient rainfall due to El Niño could trigger a drinking water crisis if timely action is not taken.

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.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy rejected opposition demands to lift water from the Kanepalli pump house, citing NDSA recommendations that barrages cannot be operated without adequate storage. He accused BRS of misleading people, criticised BJP MP Etala Rajender for supporting the demand, and dismissed allegations of releasing water to Andhra Pradesh as "Guru Dakshina."

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.

Incomplete repair works at the Singur Multi Purpose Project may force another crop holiday for farmers as the irrigation department plans to reserve water only for drinking purposes, leaving 40,000 acres of ayacut without irrigation during the upcoming agricultural seasons.

The BJP’s Telangana unit, led by N. Ramchandra Rao, has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritise the Godavari-Cauvery Interlinking of Rivers project and repair damaged barrages.

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.

Senior leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the State government for lacking a clear plan to utilise Godavari and Pranahita waters. He raised concerns over delays in key projects and warned of a potential water crisis in Telangana.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, once Telangana’s pride, remains idle with 104 pumps inactive for two years. Floods, safety directives and poor maintenance have crippled operations, raising fears of permanent damage to critical pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

The Telangana government has invited Expressions of Interest to repair structural issues in the KLIP barrages, including Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla. While the process is open to all, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s preference for involving a top IIT has sparked debate over fairness in bidding.

The Singur multipurpose project in Sangareddy district has recorded its highest-ever inflow of over 200 TMCft, surpassing a 27-year-old record. Despite the surge, only 17.741 TMCft was stored due to restrictions imposed by the National Dam Safety Authority.

The Medigadda barrage has successfully weathered its sixth consecutive flood season, handling massive inflows from the Godavari. Despite structural concerns in Block 7, the barrage continues to function, prompting the Telangana government to issue Expressions of Interest for rehabilitation designs.

Two years after the collapse of piers at Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government has initiated rehabilitation efforts by inviting EOIs for design proposals. The move, timed ahead of local body elections, follows damning findings by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), which recommended urgent structural fixes across KLIP barrages.

During an inspection of the Singur reservoir, GRMB Chairman B P Pandya directed irrigation officials to strictly implement NDSA guidelines to ensure dam safety. The team reviewed infrastructure including crest gates and the GENCO power plant, and discussed water storage and release patterns.

During a heated debate in the Telangana Legislative Council, BRS leader T Harish Rao rebutted the Congress government's allegations regarding the Kaleshwaram project. He criticised the government’s contradictory actions of calling the project a failure while simultaneously issuing tenders linked to it.