Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Telangana seeks clearance for Kaleshwaram project water lifting
The Telangana government has asked the central government and the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) for permission to pump water from the Kannepalli pumphouse in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party wants this to help with irrigation and drought issues.
However, the Telangana government is worried that lifting water now could damage three barrages (Meigadda, Sundilla, Annaram) that need repairs.
The NDSA has told the state to stop using the pumphouse until repairs are done.
The government has set a deadline of December 2024 to fix the barrages.
If the NDSA approves, the government might consider lifting water from Kannepalli.
Telangana government seeks clearance from Jal Shakti Ministry and NDSA to lift water from Kannepalli pumphouse.
BRS demands lifting flood water to address irrigation needs and drought conditions.
Telangana government expresses concerns over safety of damaged barrages if water is lifted without rehabilitation.
NDSA has warned against using the pumphouse until repairs are completed.
Government has set a deadline of December 2024 to complete barrage rehabilitation.
- Who
- Telangana government, BRS, Jal Shakti Ministry, NDSA
- What
- Request for clearance to lift water from Kannepalli pumphouse
- When
- Current situation, with deadline for barrage rehabilitation by December 2024
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To address water crisis and irrigation needs, but concerns over safety of damaged barrages
BRS Demand
Telangana Government Concerns
Water Lifting from Kannepalli Pumphouse
BRS Demand
BRS insists on lifting flood water from Kannepalli pumphouse to address irrigation needs and drought conditions.
Telangana Government Concerns
Telangana government expresses concerns over the safety of damaged barrages if water is lifted without rehabilitation.
- Project
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
- Pumphouse
- Kannepalli pumphouse (aka Bahubali pump)
- Damaged Barrages
- Meigadda, Sundilla, Annaram
- Current Water Flow
- 60,000 cusecs daily from Pranahita river
- Deadline for Barrage Rehabilitation
- December 2024