Hyderabad: Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday directed officials to prepare a time-bound action plan for Palamuru irrigation projects and accelerate the completion of major schemes in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district.
Chairing a high-level review meeting, the minister instructed senior irrigation officials to implement decisions taken during the recent two-day inspection tour of Palamuru. He also asked them to adhere to deadlines fixed during Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s project visits.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the government had entered a phase of accelerated execution. Therefore, officials must treat project timelines as non-negotiable. He directed departments to resolve issues related to land acquisition, rehabilitation, resettlement, power supply and contractor performance in mission mode.
The minister said the government remained committed to completing long-pending irrigation schemes that would benefit lakhs of farmers across the region. Furthermore, he instructed Chief Engineers to submit detailed completion schedules for every major component of each project.
He also asked District Collectors to expedite land acquisition through consensus and consent awards wherever possible. In addition, officials must ensure timely rehabilitation packages for displaced families.
Palamuru irrigation projects target faster completion
Reviewing the Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to complete repairs and rehabilitation of pumping stations by March 2027. He also instructed engineers to finish canal works under the Narlapur Reservoir and complete the entire project, including the distribution network, by June 2027.
During the review of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, the minister directed officials to complete rehabilitation measures for families displaced by the Narlapur, Yedula and Uddandapur reservoirs at the earliest.
Moreover, he instructed engineers to complete the main trunk infrastructure up to the Karivena Reservoir by December 2026. He also directed authorities to provide immediate power connectivity to the Narlapur, Yedula and Vattem pump houses.
The minister further asked officials to examine solar power generation opportunities at reservoirs. According to him, renewable energy projects could help reduce future operating costs.
For the Makthal-Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, Uttam Kumar Reddy directed authorities to begin acquisition proceedings for nearly 2,200 acres by July 2026. Additionally, he instructed officials to complete land acquisition and rehabilitation for around 4,200 acres already under requisition and accelerate Phase-I works.
The minister also reviewed the Jawahar Nettampadu Lift Irrigation Scheme. He directed officials to expedite acquisition of 534 acres required to create irrigation potential for an additional 58,000 acres.
Furthermore, Uttam Kumar Reddy reviewed proposals to increase the storage capacity of Gudemdoddi Reservoir to 15 TMC. He instructed officials to examine the feasibility of establishing solar power projects near pumping stations.
Officials said the accelerated implementation strategy would improve irrigation coverage, strengthen water security and support agricultural growth across the Palamuru region.
