Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Key Decisions on Tummidihetti Barrage Expected in February
The Telangana government is getting ready to make important decisions about building the Tummidihetti Barrage.
This barrage is part of a bigger project called the Pranahita–Chevella project.
The government is almost done preparing a detailed report for the project, called the DPR.
They are looking at two different ways to build the canals needed for the project.
One way involves a long gravity canal and a tunnel, while the other uses a different route with a pumping station.
The government is talking to the Maharashtra government about the height of the barrage because it affects both states.
They plan to meet and make final decisions in February or before the budget meeting in March.
Telangana government to make crucial decisions on Tummidihetti Barrage in February.
DPR for the barrage is 80% complete, with remaining work to finish by January end.
Two canal alignment options under technical review for cost, efficiency, and compatibility.
Crucial meeting with Maharashtra government to be held post-DPR study to finalize barrage height.
Key figures involved include Adityanath Das, A Revanth Reddy, and N Uttam Kumar Reddy.
- Who
- Telangana State Government, Maharashtra Government, Irrigation Officials, Private Agency
- What
- Construction of Tummidihetti Barrage under Pranahita–Chevella project
- When
- Decisions expected in February, DPR completion by January end
- Where
- Tummidihetti, Telangana, India
- Why
- To finalize the construction of the barrage and its details
- Project
- Tummidihetti Barrage under Pranahita–Chevella project
- DPR Completion
- 80% completed, remaining work to finish by January end
- Alternatives
- Two canal alignments under technical review
- Meeting
- Crucial meeting with Maharashtra government post-DPR study
- Barrage Height
- To be finalized after Maharashtra's permission
- Key Figures
- Adityanath Das, A Revanth Reddy, N Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Timeline
- Decisions expected in February or before Budget session in March