Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Congress Details Plans for Narayanpet–Makthal–Kodangal Lift Irrigation Project
Congress leader K Prashanth Kumar Reddy said work had started on a large irrigation project in Telangana.
The project is expected to cost Rs 4,800 crore.
He said it could bring water to about one lakh hectares of farmland.
People who lose land for projects may receive up to Rs 20 lakh for each acre.
He also described government support such as ration cards, rice, pensions and housing aid.
Women have been offered free bus travel, and self-help groups are receiving support.
Reddy said the government had recruited many young people and teachers.
He also said the government plans to improve social justice, attract companies and protect Telangana’s water share.
The Narayanpet–Makthal–Kodangal lift irrigation project is estimated to cost Rs 4,800 crore and could irrigate about one lakh hectares.
Congress district president K Prashanth Kumar Reddy said land-losers could receive compensation of up to Rs 20 lakh per acre.
He highlighted government welfare measures including new ration cards, subsidised rice, pensions, housing assistance and free bus travel for women.
Reddy said more than 72,000 young people had been recruited, with teacher appointments and recruitment for another 10,000 posts underway.
He said Telangana’s government was pursuing social-justice measures, Future City investments and the state’s share of Krishna and Godavari waters.
- Who
- Congress district president K Prashanth Kumar Reddy addressed the press conference and described the government’s initiatives.
- What
- Steps were initiated for the Narayanpet–Makthal–Kodangal lift irrigation project, alongside several welfare, employment and development measures.
- When
- Reddy made the remarks on Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Narayanpet district, Telangana.
- Why
- The irrigation project is intended to provide water to around one lakh hectares, while the broader measures aim to support welfare, employment, infrastructure and social justice.
- Project
- Narayanpet–Makthal–Kodangal lift irrigation project
- Estimated cost
- Rs 4,800 crore
- Potential irrigation coverage
- Around one lakh hectares
- Land compensation
- Up to Rs 20 lakh per acre
- Recruitment cited
- More than 72,000 jobs, with around 10,000 teachers appointed through Mega DSC
- Ration cards
- More than 15 lakh new ration cards issued
- Future City investment
- MoUs signed with more than 350 companies