Revanth urges Modi to expedite clearance for Telangana irrigation projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a joint picture with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Telangana Ministers Vakiti Srihari and Uttam Kumar Reddy in New Delhi on Sunday. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also there. | Photo credit: ANI

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene to resolve inter-state disputes and expedite pending permits for Telangana’s irrigation projects, including securing Maharashtra’s approval for the construction of the Tummidihatti project on the Pranahita river.

In a meeting with Mr. Modi in New Delhi, the chief minister also asked for an additional ₹5,000 crore for Telangana under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, saying the funds would help complete irrigation projects that were between 70% and 90% complete.

The meeting was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and State Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari. He informed the Prime Minister that his government has expedited implementation of irrigation projects and expedited compensation for displaced lands.

Regarding the Tummidihatti project, the Chief Minister urged Mr Modi to convince the Maharashtra government to agree to build it at 152 metres. Referring to his recent meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he said that Telangana is ready to pay compensation for land subsidence in Maharashtra.

The project would enable Telangana to use gravity flow water to meet the irrigation and drinking water requirements of backward and tribal areas, he explained.

Awaiting permission

The Chief Minister also brought to the attention of the Prime Minister the pending environmental and other statutory clearances for Dr. Lift Irrigation Scheme. S. Jaipal Reddy Palamuru-Rangareddy, Sitarama Sagar Multipurpose Project and Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme.

The Chief Minister also sought financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for four projects. These included ₹5,183 crore for Sammakka Sagar-Sitarama Integrated Lift Irrigation Project, ₹392 crore for Modikunta Vaga, ₹171 crore for Chinna Kaleshwaram project and ₹103 crore for Chanarage.Korata bar

During the meeting, Mr. Revanth Reddy invited the Prime Minister to attend the inaugural and closing ceremonies of the Khelo India Youth Games-2026 to be held in Hyderabad in December.

Published – 15 Nov 2026 20:49 IST