Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

8 Nov 2023

Context:

  • A controversy has erupted in Telangana over alleged engineering lapses in the Rs 1.5 lakh crore Kaleshwaram project. 

About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project 

  • The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project on the Godavari River is considered to be one of the world’s largest multi-purpose projects.
  • Aims to provide water for irrigation and drinking across 45 lakh acres in 20 out of 31 districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
  • The first phase was inaugurated in June 2019.
  • Initial cost estimated at Rs 80,000 crores, expected to rise to Rs 1 lakh crore upon completion.
  • Project Details:
    • Key Barrages: Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

Uniqueness of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

  • This project is unique because:
    • Telangana will harness water at the confluence of two rivers with Godavari by constructing a barrage at Medigadda in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district and;
    • reverse pump the water into the main Godavari River and divert it through lifts and pumps into a huge and complex system of reservoirs, water tunnels, pipelines and canals.

News Source: The Indian Express

 

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