Archive · 25 May 2025
Malavi Reservoir Empty; Farmers Fear Delays and Unmet Irrigation Needs
Imagine a big water tank called the Malavi reservoir, important for farmers.
It had problems, so money was spent to fix it.
However, the fix wasn't perfect, and water leaked out.
Now, the tank is empty to get fixed again.
The work has been delayed, making farmers nervous because they need the water.
The government says the work will finish on time, but farmers are worried it won't be ready before the rain comes, leaving them without water for their crops.
Malavi reservoir in Vijayanagara, crucial for local farmers, is currently empty due to delayed repairs.
Despite a Rs 150 crore renovation project, water leakage issues persisted after initial repairs.
Remaining funds of Rs 4 crore were allocated for crest gate repairs, but work was delayed by two years.
The irrigation department released 4 feet of remaining water into the Hagari River to facilitate repairs.
Farmers express concerns about the rainy season starting before the repairs are completed.
- Who
- Farmers, the Irrigation Department, and MLA Nemiraj Nayak.
- What
- Delayed repairs to the Malavi reservoir causing water leakage and concern among farmers.
- When
- Repairs are planned but delayed, with the rainy season approaching.
- Where
- Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara
- Why
- To repair crest gates and address water leakage for irrigation.
Farmers
Government/Irrigation Department
Project Completion Timeline
Farmers
Farmers express skepticism about timely completion due to past delays and current inaction.
Government/Irrigation Department
The Irrigation Department anticipates completing the repairs on schedule.
Water Availability for Farmers
Farmers
Farmers worry about delayed repairs impacting their irrigation needs.
Government/Irrigation Department
MLA Nemiraj Nayak assures farmers that repairs will address leakage and expedite completion.
- Location
- Vijayanagara, Karnataka
- Initial Project Cost
- Rs 150 crore
- Remaining Funds
- Rs 4 crore
- Water Flowed into
- Hagari River
- Crest Gates to be Repaired
- Ten