Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Bhatti Fast-Tracks Devadula Irrigation Project
The Telangana government is speeding up the Devadula irrigation project to bring water to farmers.
The Deputy CM and other ministers inspected the project and decided to release money for land.
The project will now irrigate more land than before, and the government is working to ensure there's enough water for crops.
They are also discussing compensation with the Chhattisgarh government for land flooded by the project.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka prioritizes the Devadula lift irrigation project's swift completion.
The project aims to provide irrigation to 17 constituencies in the catchment area.
₹67 crore in land acquisition funds will be released in phases.
The project's irrigation capacity has been expanded from 5 lakh to 6 lakh acres.
Ministers discussed compensation with the Chhattisgarh government for submerged areas.
- Who
- Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Vakiti Srihari, Seethakka, irrigation officials, and farmers.
- What
- Prioritization and inspection of the Devadula lift irrigation project and related issues.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Warangal, Kannaigudem mandal, Mulugu district, Telangana.
- Why
- To ensure swift completion of the irrigation project to provide water for farmers.
Farmers Affected
Government Perspective
Land Compensation
Farmers Affected
Farmers who lost land due to barrages require adequate compensation.
Government Perspective
N/A
Water Supply
Farmers Affected
Lifts installed on canals are not functioning properly, leading to water shortage.
Government Perspective
N/A
- Project Name
- Devadula lift irrigation project
- Lead Official
- Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
- Irrigated Area (initial)
- 5 lakh acres
- Irrigated Area (expanded)
- 6 lakh acres
- Land Acquisition Funds
- ₹67 crore
