Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Telangana Resumes SLBC Tunnel Work
Almost a year after a roof collapse killed eight workers, Telangana is ready to restart work on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel.
The tunnel is very long, about 44 kilometers, and will help bring water to dry areas and villages with bad water.
The government will use new, safer methods to build the tunnel.
They will work day and night to finish it by 2027.
Workers will get a pay raise to help them feel better about going back to work.
The tunnel is important for the state, especially for areas with water problems.
Meanwhile, Telangana is in a legal dispute with Andhra Pradesh over water sharing from the Polavaram-Nallamala Link project.
Work on the SLBC tunnel to resume after a year following a fatal roof collapse.
Advanced tunneling methodology to be used for safer and more efficient excavation.
Tunnel spans 44 kilometers and will be the longest without intermediate shifts.
Excavation progress stands at 13.94 km from the inlet and 20.4 km from the outlet.
25% salary hike announced for workers below the rank of executive engineer.
- Who
- Telangana's Irrigation Department and workers
- What
- Resumption of work on the SLBC tunnel
- When
- After a year from the fatal accident
- Where
- Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, Telangana
- Why
- To complete the tunnel project for irrigation and water supply
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Water Sharing
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh is diverting flood waters beyond the agreed limit, affecting Telangana's share.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh maintains that due process was followed in sanctioning the project.
- Project Name
- Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel
- Length of Tunnel
- 44 kilometers
- Excavation Progress
- 13.94 km from inlet, 20.4 km from outlet
- Remaining Excavation
- 9.8 km (9.4 km actual + 0.4 km contingency)
- Deadline for Completion
- December 9, 2027
- Work Schedule
- Round-the-clock in three shifts
- Salary Hike
- 25% for employees below executive engineer rank
Sources
Year after roof collapse killed 8, Telangana to restart work at SLBC tunnel with ‘advanced methodology’
Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy Reviews SLBC Progress
Govt announces 25 per cent salary hike for SLBC tunnel project staff
SC to hear Telangana’s plea against Polavaram-Nallamala Link Project today
