Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Telangana Accelerates Tummidihetti Barrage Project Plans
The Telangana government is speeding up plans for a big water project called the Tummidihetti barrage.
They have given a private company three months to make a detailed report.
The original plan had problems because of coal in the ground, so they are now thinking of a new route that avoids the coal.
This new route might be easier and cheaper.
They will also talk to the Maharashtra government and get approval from a central water commission.
They want to make sure the project is safe and follows all the rules.
Telangana government sets a three-month deadline for DPR submission by RV Associates.
Original plan faced obstacles due to coal seams along the alignment.
New proposal suggests a direct link between Tummidihetti and Sundilla barrages.
Shifting alignment may avoid geological difficulties and reduce environmental clearances.
NDSA recommendations for safety standards at Sundilla and Annaram barrages to be considered.
- Who
- Telangana state government and Irrigation officials
- What
- Acceleration of plans for Tummidihetti barrage project
- When
- Deadline of three months for DPR submission
- Where
- Tummidihetti barrage under Pranahita-Chevella Lift Irrigation project
- Why
- To avoid geological difficulties and reduce environmental clearances
- Project
- Tummidihetti barrage under Pranahita-Chevella Lift Irrigation project
- Agency
- RV Associates
- Deadline
- Three months for DPR submission
- Original Plan
- 71-km canal system from Pranahita to Yellampalli
- New Proposal
- Direct link between Tummidihetti and Sundilla barrages
- Challenges
- Coal seams detected along original alignment
- Safety Standards
- NDSA recommendations to be considered