Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Telangana Seeks NDSA Guidance on KLIS Barrages
The Telangana government is asking for help from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to decide how to operate three big water structures called barrages in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation scheme.
These barrages are currently letting water flow freely because of safety concerns.
The state government wants to make sure it's safe to start pumping water from these barrages before making any decisions.
They are waiting for clear advice from the NDSA.
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has said that states should decide how to operate these structures, but they haven't given specific advice about the NDSA's recommendations.
The state government is being careful and won't make decisions based on politics or just looking at the structures.
They are also dealing with some problems found in the foundations of one of the barrages.
Telangana seeks NDSA guidance on operating Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages.
Barrages are currently in free-flow condition due to safety concerns.
Pumping operations can only resume after NDSA confirms safe storage and pumping.
Union Jal Shakti Ministry's general policy does not address NDSA's specific recommendations.
Annaram barrage has foundation issues, preventing water impoundment.
- Who
- Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and officials
- What
- Seeking technical guidance from NDSA on the operation of KLIS barrages
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure safe operation of the barrages and address safety challenges
State Government
Union Jal Shakti Ministry
Operational Decisions
State Government
The state government maintains that it will follow NDSA advice and not take operational decisions based on political pressure or visual assessments.
Union Jal Shakti Ministry
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has stated that state governments should take operational decisions regarding barrages, but has not specifically addressed NDSA recommendations.
- Barrages Involved
- Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla
- Current Condition
- Free-flow condition
- Authority for Resumption
- NDSA
- Issues at Annaram Barrage
- Cavities in foundations
- Minister in Charge
- N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
