Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Telangana Allocates Rs 31 Crore for Ghanapur Irrigation Modernization
The Telangana government has given Rs 31 crore to improve four big canals that bring water to farms in Ghanapur.
This money will help make the canals better in one year.
The government also told farmers not to grow crops that need a lot of water because of possible weather changes.
Instead, they should grow things like pulses, tubers, and vegetables.
The government is also working to bring water to 44,000 acres of land.
Farmers were given vegetable seeds after the meeting.
Telangana government allocates Rs 31 crore for Ghanapur irrigation modernization.
Project aims to modernize four major crop canals within 12 months.
Farmers advised to avoid water-intensive crops due to El Niño risks.
Government promotes climate-resilient agriculture and collective planning.
44,000 acres to receive irrigation through the Devadula system.
- Who
- MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao, State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, District Collector Rahul Sharma, Farmers
- What
- Allocation of Rs 31 crore for Ghanapur irrigation modernization and farmer advisories on crop choices
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ghanapur Farmers’ Forum, Jayashankar Bhupalpally
- Why
- To modernize irrigation infrastructure and promote climate-resilient agriculture
Government Initiatives
Farmer Adaptation
Funding and Modernization
Government Initiatives
The Telangana government has allocated Rs 31 crore for the modernization of four major crop canals under the Ghanapur reservoir irrigation system.
Farmer Adaptation
Farmers are encouraged to adapt to water-intensive crops and climate-resilient agriculture practices.
Crop Recommendations
Government Initiatives
The government advises farmers to avoid water-intensive crops due to potential El Niño impacts.
Farmer Adaptation
Farmers are urged to shift towards pulses, tubers, vegetables, and other low-water crops.
- Funding Amount
- Rs 31 crore
- Project Duration
- 12 months
- Irrigation Target
- 44,000 acres
- Key Attendees
- MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao, State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, District Collector Rahul Sharma
- Programme Name
- Raitu Nestam