Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Telangana PRLIS Source Shift Debate
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, has warned that the state might change the source of the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) from the Srisailam reservoir to the Jurala project.
This is because the project is facing difficulties in getting the necessary approvals from the central government or due to objections from Andhra Pradesh.
Revanth Reddy said that Telangana can take up to 70 tmc ft of water from Jurala without any legal or technical problems.
He also accused the previous government of making decisions that weakened Telangana's position in sharing Krishna river water and of corruption in the PRLIS project, which led to a significant increase in costs.
The current government has taken steps to ensure Telangana's rightful share of Krishna waters.
However, former Minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao denies these allegations, claiming that the Congress party is responsible for significant migration from the Palamuru region and that the Palamuru-Rangareddy project was notably absent from the 11th Schedule.
Rao also highlighted the potential of the Kaleshwaram project to irrigate 5 lakh acres with an investment of just Rs.
200 crore.
Telangana may shift PRLIS source from Srisailam to Jurala if clearances are not obtained or objections are raised by Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asserts Telangana's rights and challenges anyone to stop the move.
Accusations of corruption and cost escalation in PRLIS under the previous BRS regime.
Previous regime allegedly weakened Telangana's position in Krishna water allocation by signing agreements for 299 TMCs of water.
Current government has lodged complaints with the Centre to halt Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema project works and highlighted the alleged mismanagement and corruption by the previous BRS regime.
Former Minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao denies allegations, accusing the Congress party of spreading falsehoods and failing to address local needs during the bifurcation of the state.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, and former Minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao
- What
- Debate over the Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) source shift and allegations of mismanagement and corruption
- When
- During a Legislative Assembly debate on PRLIS and inter-state Krishna river water issues, and a recent PowerPoint presentation by Harish Rao
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To assert Telangana's rights and prevent hurdles in obtaining clearances from the Centre or objections from Andhra Pradesh, and to highlight the alleged mismanagement and corruption by the previous BRS regime, while Harish Rao denies these allegations
- Project
- Palamuru-Ranga Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS)
- Current Source
- Srisailam reservoir
- Proposed Alternative Source
- Jurala project
- Water Volume from Jurala
- 70 tmc ft
- Accusations
- Corruption and cost escalation in PRLIS
- Previous Regime's Alleged Actions
- Weakened Telangana's position in Krishna water allocation
- Current Regime's Actions
- Lodged complaints with the Centre to halt Rayalaseema project works
- Project Cost Increase
- From ₹32,000 crore to nearly ₹80,000 crore
- Irrigation Minister
- N Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Former Minister and BRS MLA
- Harish Rao
- Kaleshwaram Project Potential
- Irrigate 5 lakh acres with an investment of Rs. 200 crore
Sources
PRLIS May Be Moved To Jurala If Hurdles Persist: Revanth
Revanth: Won’t allow any injustice to TG
TG won’t forego single drop of water: Uttam
AP Govt Rejects Revanth Reddy’s Claim on Rayalaseema Lift Halt
Telangana Assembly In Uproar After CM Revanth Reddy’s Abusive Remarks; BRS Seeks Apology
‘Will cut your tongue’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in fiery response to KCR’s ‘skin him’ threat
Revanth Reddy Threatens To "Cut Tongues" Of Critics In Assembly
Harish Rao gives powerpoint presentation on Palamuru project, denies govt's allegations
Kavitha Slams BRS For Assembly Boycott, Flags Krishna Water Issue
2,000–3,000 TMC Of Godavari Water Wasted Annually: Somireddy Calls For Telugu States’ Unity
Nallamala Sagar: Telangana CM consults legal team in Mumbai ahead of crucial Supreme Court of India hearing.
Telangana to present strong arguments in SC to oppose Polavaram expansion
Congress Seeks Naming Of Korata–Chanaka Barrage After Ramchandra Reddy
Congress Leaders Express Anguish Over KTR’s Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
Telangana steps up legal push against Andhra’s Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar project
Revanth’s Irrigation Project Claims False: Harish
