Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Telangana Plans Barrage Repairs for Kaleshwaram Project
The Telangana government is planning to fix the Kaleshwaram project's damaged barrages.
They're asking experts for designs on how to repair the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages.
These barrages had problems like leaks and damage.
The goal is to get them working again, so they can store and pump water.
The government is hoping to do the repairs during the summer when the water flow is low.
Telangana Irrigation Department seeks repair designs for Kaleshwaram barrages.
Irrigation Minister instructed the department to find design consultants.
Damages were observed at Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages.
Department's CDO cannot prepare repair designs.
Repairs are planned for summer months when water flow is lowest.
- Who
- Telangana Irrigation Department
- What
- Seeking repair designs for Kaleshwaram barrages
- When
- Tuesday (announcement), September 19 (minister's instruction)
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To rehabilitate the barrages and restore water storage/pumping capabilities
Government
Opposition (BRS and BJP)
Project Status
Government
Government is taking action to repair the barrages.
Opposition (BRS and BJP)
Accuse government of neglecting the barrages.
- Project
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS)
- Barrages
- Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla
- Action
- Seeking design consultants for repairs
- Department
- Irrigation Department
- Minister's Instruction
- September 19
