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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy instructed the officials following a letter written by Former Minister T Harish Rao.

Appealing to the government on behalf of farmers under the Kaleshwaram projects, he urged for irrigation support by releasing water to the canals. He noted that the water levels in the Annapurna (Ananthagiri) reservoir, Ranganayaka Sagar, Mallanna Sagar, and Konda Pochamma Sagar in Siddipet district were critically low.

The party working president KTR stated that the scandal occurred at highest level in the government, without the knowledge of Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.

The project ayacut would be given irrigation from the Sripada Yellampalli Project and the pumping operations will commence in two or three days, says Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy

With regard to repair works at Medigadda, he said the works would be taken up on the basis of recommendations made by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).

In a statement, Harish Rao ridiculed Uttam Kumar Reddy complaining about the costs and annual electricity bills for operating the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy asks officials to monitor hourly inflows into minor irrigation tanks, major and medium irrigation projects

Uttam Kumar Reddy outlined the State government’s comprehensive plan to improve vocational training and employment prospects in the State.

Further, the government reiterated that the State government would not handover the components of Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar projects to Krishna River Management Board (KRMB).

NDSA, in its interim report, have listed out some recommendations and advised some tests to be done in Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages.

Maheshwar Reddy said though he raised 19 issues in his letter to CM A Revanth Reddy with regard to procurement of paddy and fine rice tenders, Uttam Kumar responded to only one issue and ignored others to hide the facts.

Highlighting future projects, Reddy announced plans to expand the metro rail network across the city and develop a landmark riverfront along the Musi River.

The BRS working president said under Revanth Reddy's leadership, there was a sense of entitlement among certain Cong leaders, who were treating govt positions as their personal fiefdom.

Ahead of his visit, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday had a review with officials of the Irrigation Department and representatives of L&T.

During the 100 days in the State, the Congress government was delivering good governance and streamlining the administration, which had lost track, he said.

The Chief Minister sought the details and recommendations suggested by the NDSA in its interim report submitted to the government.

The Cabinet will also deliberate on issues pertaining to the crop loan waiver for farmers, ongoing paddy procurement and also preparations for the upcoming Kharif crop season.

The Cong has fielded K Jana Reddy’s son K Raghuveer Reddy, while the BRS picked former Nalgonda MLA K Bhupal Reddy’s brother K Krishna Reddy as its candidate and BJP fielded former BRS MLA Saidi Reddy

"We will take steps to see that paddy from outside the State was not allowed into the market," he said, adding that the the promise of crop loan waiver up to Rs.2 lakh would be implemented on or before August 15.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said in his address that Komatireddy Venkat Reddy had all the qualities to be the next Chief Minister of the State.