Telangana Government Prioritizes Godavari Water Distribution for Agricultural Use
Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, accompanied by several cabinet colleagues, recently conducted a comprehensive review of water inflows into state irrigation projects. The minister emphasized that the government is making every effort to maximize the utilization of Godavari River waters for the benefit of local farmers. During the review, Reddy highlighted the enduring significance of infrastructure built during previous Congress administrations. He also addressed political controversies by rejecting claims that water pumped from the Yellampalli reservoir should be attributed to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, asserting the state's commitment to efficient water management and agricultural support.
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