Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Jeevan Reddy Demands Immediate Repair of Lift Irrigation Motors
Former Minister T. Jeevan Reddy visited a lift irrigation scheme with farmers to see the damaged motors and transformers that have not been fixed for over a year.
Farmers are worried because they have water in the canals but can't use it to water their crops.
Jeevan Reddy called the electricity department and told them to fix the motors and transformers by July 31.
He said if the repairs aren't done, the crops will die, and the farmers will protest.
He even offered that farmers would pay for the repairs if the government doesn't have money.
Former Minister T. Jeevan Reddy visited the Kolwai Lift Irrigation Scheme to inspect damaged motors and transformers.
Farmers expressed distress over the inability to irrigate Kharif crops due to neglected infrastructure.
Jeevan Reddy urged the Electricity Department to repair motors and replace transformers by July 31.
He threatened to hold officials accountable if crops wither and warned of farmer protests if repairs are not completed.
Farmers offered to contribute money for repairs if government funds are insufficient.
- Who
- Former Minister T. Jeevan Reddy and local farmers
- What
- Demand for immediate repair of lift irrigation motors
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kolwai Lift Irrigation Scheme, Birpur mandal
- Why
- To save Kharif crops from withering due to lack of irrigation
Farmers and Jeevan Reddy
Electricity Department Officials
Urgency of Motor Repairs
Farmers and Jeevan Reddy
Immediate repair of motors and transformers is crucial to save Kharif crops, as water is available in canals.
Electricity Department Officials
Repairs have been delayed for over a year, with no clear timeline for completion.
Funding for Repairs
Farmers and Jeevan Reddy
Farmers are willing to contribute money for repairs if government funds are insufficient.
Electricity Department Officials
No official statement on funding availability or willingness to accept farmer contributions.
- Location
- Kolwai Lift Irrigation Scheme, Birpur mandal
- Issue
- Burnt-out motors and transformers
- Duration of Neglect
- Over a year
- Deadline for Repairs
- July 31
- Consequence of Inaction
- Potential crop failure and farmer protests