Telangana to divert Godavari waters for Singur, Manjeera reservoirs to boost Hyderabad’s water supply
Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to finalize proposals for desilting the Singur reservoir to increase its water storage capacity
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 Nov 2024 3:10 AM GMT
Singur Dam in Medak
Hyderabad: Telangana government is planning to divert Godavari waters to Singur, Manjeera, and Nizamsagar reservoirs.
Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced the plan to divert Godavari river waters to Singur, Manjeera, and Nizamsagar reservoirs in a bid to address Hyderabad’s drinking water needs and bring additional land under irrigation.
Speaking at a review meeting held at Jalasoudha in Erramanzil on Wednesday, the minister discussed ongoing irrigation projects and lift irrigation schemes in the erstwhile Medak district. Attendees included Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, former MLA T Jayaprakash Reddy, Special Secretary for Irrigation Prashant Jeevan Patil, R&R Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy, Engineers-in-Chief Anil Kumar and Nagender Rao, and other senior officials.
Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to finalize proposals for desilting the Singur reservoir to increase its water storage capacity. He emphasized that desilting work will be conducted in accordance with Central Water Resources Commission guidelines using advanced technology. He called for swift execution to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Hyderabad.
The minister instructed officials to begin the tendering process for canal lining under the Singur reservoir system and expedite pending works on the Basaveshwara and Sangameshwara lift irrigation schemes. He also reviewed Rs 660 crore Pedda Reddypalli lift irrigation project and proposed to lay foundation stone by December.
Uttam Kumar Reddy further announced the resumption of Package 19A works at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore. He directed officials to accelerate works under Packages 17, 18, and 19 to ensure timely completion.
Additionally, the minister approved repairs for 38 minor irrigation tanks and the Nallavagu Medium Project canal in Narayankhed. He also gave the green signal for the Karamungi lift irrigation scheme in the same region.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving water resources and infrastructure, Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted the importance of these projects in meeting the long-term irrigation and drinking water needs of Hyderabad and its surrounding areas.
