Uttam pledges irrigation boost for north Telangana

Nizamabad: Telangana Minister for Major Irrigation and Civil Supplies Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure across North Telangana, including desilting works at the Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar projects to enhance water storage capacity.

During a visit to Nizamabad district, the minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Siddhapur Reservoir in Varnimandal and inaugurated the Jakora and Chandur Lift Irrigation Schemes.

Built at a cost of Rs106 crore, the schemes are expected to provide irrigation facilities to nearly 7,975 acres of farmland.

Addressing a public gathering, Uttam Kumar Reddy said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, was giving top priority to the irrigation sector. He revealed that Rs5,000 crore had been earmarked for land acquisition, forest clearances and rehabilitation measures to accelerate major irrigation projects.

The minister said desilting operations were already underway at the Lower Manair, Mid Manair and Kadem projects, while similar works would soon be taken up at Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar to improve reservoir capacity.

He also directed officials to explore solar power generation along canal embankments.

Criticising the previous administration over the condition of the Kaleshwaram project barrages, Uttam Kumar Reddy said efforts were being made to restore the Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram barrages for the benefit of farmers.

He further assured adequate funding for the completion of the Siddhapur Reservoir and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening agriculture, ensuring irrigation coverage and supporting farmers through procurement and welfare initiatives.