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The Centre has said the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is not under consideration for national project status due to unresolved inter-State issues over Krishna river waters. Its DPR was returned to Telangana for holistic planning to achieve intended benefits

Following the Supreme Court's judgment on environmental clearance procedures, the Telangana government has set a six-month deadline to secure clearances for PRLIS, Sitarama Sagar, Dindi and Gouravelli projects while expediting documentation, legal compliance and scientific assessments related to Polavaram backwaters.

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise floodwaters from the Krishna and Godavari rivers. He demanded immediate operation of all lift irrigation schemes, completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy project and measures to safeguard the State's water interests.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of environmental clearances granted to Telangana's Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project and Gouravelli Reservoir. While striking down the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum prospectively, it protected approvals already granted to ongoing projects.

Despite the Telangana government's commitment to complete the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme within fixed timelines, unresolved water allocation issues, the return of the DPR by the Central Water Commission and financial constraints have raised doubts over meeting the announced deadlines

BRS leaders from Mahabubnagar launched the 'Chalo Karnataka' programme, alleging that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were diverting Krishna basin waters and harming Telangana's irrigation interests. The party demanded the removal of alleged illegal barrages and a halt to new projects.

The Congress government has resumed the Narlapur pump house wet run and intensified operations under the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, signalling greater reliance on irrigation infrastructure developed during the BRS regime as Telangana grapples with a worsening rainfall deficit.

BRS leaders alleged that works being undertaken by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh at the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme could affect Telangana's water share. They demanded immediate intervention by the State government and accused it of failing to protect the interests of Mahabubnagar farmers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Mahabubnagar by sidelining the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Addressing party leaders, he predicted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s defeat in Kodangal and said public anger was mounting against Congress over unfulfilled promises and developmental neglect.

BRS leaders S Niranjan Reddy and RS Praveen Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, alleging Congress had opposed the project and accusing the State government of acting on ideas influenced by Andhra Pradesh leaders.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on irrigation projects, defending the BRS government’s record on the Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme and accusing the Congress government of delays, cost escalation and failure to complete major projects.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of misleading the public on Telangana’s Krishna water utilisation. Citing official records, he said Andhra Pradesh had consumed a larger share of Krishna waters and challenged the CM to refute the figures.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said discussions with Andhra Pradesh on Krishna and Godavari water-sharing issues were progressing positively. He also revealed plans for bridge-cum-barrages with Karnataka and reiterated that Telangana would protect its assured share of river waters.

The Telangana Cabinet approved DISCOMs’ participation in the Union Government’s RDSS scheme to strengthen the power sector, sanctioned Rs 587 crore for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation land acquisition and announced the launch of Indiramma Housing Scheme’s second phase on June 1, 2026.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to accelerate land acquisition and complete works for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) on a war footing

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised his government over fund allocation and alleged bias in development works. He flagged delays in irrigation projects and said MLAs were being forced to seek funds from Ministers and the Chief Minister.

BRS MLA and former minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy launched a sharp counterattack against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks at a Kodangal public meeting. He accused the CM of resorting to personal attacks due to frustration and failure to showcase achievements.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has declared a statewide movement to protect Telangana’s water rights, accusing the Congress government, the BJP-led Centre, and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of conspiring against the State’s interests.

Raises concerns that Congress government's move to divert water from Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme will affect erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Ranga Reddy districts