Hyderabad, June 2 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has stated that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s forthcoming two-day visit to examine irrigation projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district, scheduled for June 4 and 5, represents a pivotal undertaking.
He believes this inspection will significantly influence the future trajectory of irrigation development within the Palamuru region.
Chairing a high-level preparatory meeting with senior officials at Jala Soudha on Tuesday,
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the visit was expected to provide strategic direction for the completion of several long-pending irrigation projects and unlock fresh funding for their accelerated execution.
He said the Chief Minister’s tour would focus on reviewing the status of ongoing and proposed irrigation works across the region, assessing bottlenecks, and identifying measures required for their early completion.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the inspection is likely to be followed by major policy decisions, sanctions and the release of substantial funds for key irrigation projects, aimed at maximising irrigation potential and benefiting lakhs of farmers in the drought-prone Palamuru region.
The Minister described the proposed visit as a historic and unprecedented exercise, reflecting the State government’s commitment to transforming the irrigation landscape of the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and several senior ministers are expected to accompany the Chief Minister during the tour.
The preparatory meeting was attended both physically and virtually by senior officials from the irrigation department and other concerned departments.
Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Vakiti Srihari also joined in the detailed discussions on the itinerary, project-wise presentations, field inspections and logistical arrangements for the two-day visit.
Officials were directed to ensure comprehensive project briefs and updated progress reports so that the Chief Minister could undertake an extensive ground-level review of ongoing works, pending components and future expansion plans during the tour.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the State government was determined to complete all viable irrigation projects in the Palamuru region at the earliest and ensure that every project contributed effectively to expanding irrigation coverage.
Detailed presentations would be made on major irrigation projects, including Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation scheme, Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation scheme, Koilsagar, Bheema, Nettampadu and other key irrigation works in the region.
A major presentation session is proposed at Somashila on the evening of June 4, where senior engineers will brief the Chief Minister on the status, challenges and future roadmap of various projects.
The review meeting also discussed logistics, accommodation, security arrangements, transportation and aerial inspections. Two helicopters will be deployed for the tour, enabling the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to undertake extensive aerial surveys of irrigation infrastructure and project sites across the region.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the visit would help the State government take on-the-spot decisions regarding funding requirements, project completion schedules and measures needed to accelerate irrigation development in the region.
The Minister directed all departments to maintain close coordination and ensure that every aspect of the programme is executed smoothly, saying the visit would play a crucial role in shaping the future irrigation roadmap of the region.
