Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Karne Tanda Lift Irrigation Project Inaugurated in Wanaparthy
A new irrigation project was opened in Wanaparthy.
Irrigation projects help carry water to farmland.
The Karne Tanda project cost Rs 87.53 crore to build.
It is expected to provide water to 4,235 acres of farmland.
The land is spread across 18 tandas in two districts.
Ministers said the project should help farmers grow more crops.
Tribal communities asked for the project to be named after Sant Sevalal.
Officials also discussed completing other irrigation works and preventing drug abuse among young people.
The Rs 87.53-crore Karne Tanda Lift Irrigation Project was inaugurated in Wanaparthy on Monday.
The project is expected to irrigate 4,235 acres across 18 tandas in Wanaparthy and Nagarkurnool districts.
Wanaparthy will receive irrigation for 3,384 acres, while Nagarkurnool will receive coverage for 851 acres.
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the project may be renamed after Sant Sevalal at tribal communities’ request.
Officials said improved water availability could increase cultivation and support agricultural development in beneficiary tandas.
- Who
- Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Jupally Krishna Rao inaugurated the project, with local representatives including MP Mallu Ravi and MLA Thudi Megha Reddy attending.
- What
- The Karne Tanda Lift Irrigation Project was commissioned to provide irrigation to 4,235 acres across 18 tandas.
- When
- It was inaugurated on Monday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The project is in Wanaparthy and serves tandas in Wanaparthy and Nagarkurnool districts.
- Why
- It was launched to improve irrigation, expand cultivation and support farmers in the beneficiary tandas.
Current government’s account
Criticism of previous governments
Completion of irrigation projects
Current government’s account
Mallu Ravi said the present government was taking up unfinished works and would complete the remaining balance works shortly.
Criticism of previous governments
Mallu Ravi alleged that previous governments declared several projects complete even though works were still pending.
Development record
Current government’s account
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said the Congress government was implementing its promises and adding welfare and development programmes while pursuing balanced regional development.
Criticism of previous governments
The allegation about projects being declared complete despite pending works presents a contrasting assessment of previous governments’ development record.
- Project cost
- Rs 87.53 crore
- Expected irrigation coverage
- 4,235 acres
- Beneficiary tandas
- 18
- Wanaparthy coverage
- 3,384 acres
- Nagarkurnool coverage
- 851 acres
- Proposed new name
- Sri Sri Sri Sant Sevalal Lift Irrigation Project
- Wanaparthy development works
- Around Rs 2,100 crore, according to MLA Thudi Megha Reddy
