All hurdles will be resolved to complete irrigation projects: Uttam
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has pledged to resolve administrative and legal hurdles to complete key irrigation projects in Telangana. The government is prioritizing land acquisition and has secured clearance for Godavari water usage for the Sitarama Project.
Why it matters
Efficient water management and irrigation infrastructure are critical for the agricultural stability and economic growth of the Telangana region.
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said irrigation had been accorded the highest priority by the State Government and assured that all administrative, financial and legal hurdles would be resolved to ensure timely completion of these projects.
Addressing a review meeting at the Sathupalli tunnel point after inspecting the Sitarama Project along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Thursday, Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Government was accelerating works at every level.
Highlighting a major achievement of the present government, Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana had secured the final Central Water Commission clearance for utilisation of 67 TMC of Godavari water for the Sitarama Project after he assumed charge as Irrigation Minister. He said this approval would significantly strengthen the project’s implementation.
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