Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Telangana District Speeds Land Acquisition for Irrigation Projects
Officials in Wanaparthy are working quickly to obtain land needed for irrigation projects.
They are also planning rehabilitation centres for people who may lose their homes or land.
The projects involved are the Palamuru-Rangareddy and Kalwakurthy lift irrigation projects.
Collector Adarsha Surabhi said some land-related problems are being solved by talking with farmers.
The official proceedings for some acquired land have been completed.
Compensation money is being deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy told district officials to make this work a priority.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju gave the collectors guidelines for handling the land acquisition.
Wanaparthy Collector Adarsha Surabhi said land acquisition is being expedited on a war footing.
The effort covers the Palamuru-Rangareddy and Kalwakurthy lift irrigation projects.
Officials are working to establish rehabilitation centres for people displaced by the projects.
Award proceedings for acquired land have been finalised, and compensation is being credited to beneficiaries’ accounts.
Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said funds were released in two phases: Rs 1,050 crore and Rs 6,000 crore.
- Who
- Wanaparthy Collector Adarsha Surabhi, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, and district collectors.
- What
- Officials reviewed and accelerated land acquisition for irrigation projects, rehabilitation centres, and forest-related land issues.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Wanaparthy district, during a video conference with district collectors from Hyderabad.
- Why
- To support the Palamuru-Rangareddy and Kalwakurthy lift irrigation projects and rehabilitate displaced people.
- District
- Wanaparthy
- Irrigation projects
- Palamuru-Rangareddy and Kalwakurthy lift irrigation projects
- Initial fund release
- Rs 1,050 crore
- Subsequent fund release
- Rs 6,000 crore
- Compensation
- Compensation amounts are being credited to beneficiaries’ accounts
- Land proceedings
- Award proceedings for acquired lands have been finalised
- Administrative guidance
- Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju provided guidelines to collectors