Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to prepare and implement a comprehensive, project-wise action plan for the speedy completion of all major irrigation projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district. Speaking at a review meeting on irrigation projects and deadlines set during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's recent inspection of major irrigation projects in the district, Reddy emphasized that the timelines are non-negotiable. He instructed officials to resolve all bottlenecks related to land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement, power supply, and contractor performance in mission mode.
Focus on Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme
The minister stated that the state government is determined to complete the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) and other long-pending irrigation projects that will transform the region and benefit lakhs of farmers. He instructed chief engineers to submit completion schedules for every major component of the projects. Regarding PRLIS, he said all rehabilitation measures for families displaced by the Narlapur, Yedula, and Uddandapur reservoirs must be completed at the earliest. The main trunk infrastructure works up to the Karivena reservoir should be finished by December 2026, with immediate power connectivity to the Narlapur, Yedula, and Vattem pump houses. He also urged officials to pursue studies on solar power generation at reservoirs to reduce future energy costs.
Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme
On the Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to complete repair and rehabilitation works of pumping stations and ensure all motors become fully operational by March 2027. He said canal works under the Narlapur reservoir should be taken up and directed that the entire project, including the canal distribution network, be completed by June 2027.
Makthal-Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme
The minister also addressed the Makthal-Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, which should be completed by July. He instructed the district administration to complete land acquisition and rehabilitation processes for nearly 4,200 acres already under requisition and accelerate the execution of Phase-I packages.
Reddy reiterated that the state government's objective is to complete most major irrigation works in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district by 2027, unlocking the full irrigation potential of the region and fulfilling the long-standing aspirations of farmers across Palamuru.
