Hyderabad: Ministers conducted an Irrigation Projects review in Mulugu district and directed officials to accelerate works to ensure early water supply to farmers.
Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy, Seethakka and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy held a review meeting with senior irrigation department officials on Wednesday. During the session, they examined the progress of major irrigation schemes in the district.
Officials briefed the ministers on project status, fund utilisation and hurdles affecting construction. They also outlined measures taken to address delays and streamline execution.
Irrigation Projects review focuses on Godavari schemes
The ministers discussed key projects on the Godavari river, including the Devadula lift irrigation project. They instructed officials to remove bottlenecks and speed up construction activities.
They stated that the government aimed to complete major schemes within the next two years. In addition, they recalled that the Chief Minister had issued clear directions last month to prioritise these works.
Moreover, the ministers assured that the government would release required funds without delay. Therefore, they directed officials to ensure that irrigation benefits reach farmers at the earliest.
