Govt. plans to complete Devadula within a year, lift max. water with available pumping capacity
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy says focus is on to remove bottlenecks in LA, R&R, forest clearance with prompt release of funds
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced plans to expedite the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, aiming to complete the decades-old project within a year. Speaking after a review of the project's progress, Reddy emphasized the government's commitment to addressing any impediments hindering its completion promptly.
The scheme is designed to lift approximately 38 tmc ft of water from the Godavari river, benefiting around six lakh acres in multiple Telangana districts, including Hanumakonda, Warangal, Karimnagar, Jangaon, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri, Suryapet, Siddipet, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally. During the review, the team identified and tackled bottlenecks in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement, and forest-related issues.
The government pledged to release funds immediately once land acquisition and award processes were finalized. The Chief Minister assured a ₹5,000 crore special package for irrigation projects across Telangana, with ₹2,500 crore already released. The meeting also focused on optimizing the use of available pumping facilities to maximize water conveyance through the Devadula system, ensuring the benefits reach farmers as soon as possible.
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