Shabbir Ali vows to revive Pranahita-Chevella project, ensure irrigation for Kamareddy

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By HNH Web Desk
Shabbir Ali

Kamareddy: Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Saturday reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to the completion of the Pranahita-Chevella project, pledging to ensure permanent irrigation for farmers in Kamareddy district.

Chairing a review meeting with RWS officials at the R\&B Guest House in Kamareddy, Shabbir Ali declared that fulfilling this dream remains his life’s mission. “Even if it takes my last breath, I will fight for this project. I want to see joy in the eyes of Kamareddy’s farmers before I die,” he said.

He thanked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for allocating ₹23 crore towards reviving the long-pending irrigation project.

Shabbir Ali criticised the previous BRS regime, accusing it of derailing the original Pranahita-Chevella scheme by merging it into the Kaleshwaram project. “This conspiracy cost poor farmers 3.5 TMC of irrigation water and affected hundreds of acres,” he alleged.

Shabbir Ali

He noted that during the BRS’s 10-year tenure, less than ₹10 crore was allocated for the project. In contrast, the revived Congress blueprint would deliver 15 TMC of water. He also revealed that farmers have voluntarily agreed to part with land to facilitate the project’s progress.

Officials were instructed to fast-track land acquisition and complete pending formalities, with 80% of compensation already disbursed. “Construction will begin within 15 days,” he confirmed.

The revived scheme is expected to irrigate 80,000 acres in Kamareddy, 10,000 acres in Banswada, 30,000 acres in Yellareddy, and 12,000 acres in Ramayampet (Medak district).

Shabbir Ali also committed to securing uninterrupted drinking water supply for the next two decades by repairing old infrastructure and laying a second pipeline to fully harness Godavari river water. “With summer intensifying, all efforts must be made to avert water shortages,” he said.

Addressing local governance issues, he reminded officials that with the end of terms for municipal and panchayat representatives, government officers must act as local guardians. “Lack of accessibility and negligence will not be tolerated,” he warned.

At a separate review with Mission Bhagiratha officials, Shabbir Ali examined progress under the Amrut Kaal initiative. Of the planned 104-km pipeline to supply Godavari water, 24 km has been completed. The rest is slated for completion within two months.

Shabbir Ali

He directed officials to resolve pending forest clearances within a week by coordinating with relevant authorities.

Under Mission Bhagiratha, 7,200 new free tap connections will be provided across Kamareddy municipality, particularly targeting slum areas.

Currently, the area requires 11 MLD (million litres per day) of water. The existing supply includes 6 MLD from the Sriram Sagar Project, 1 MLD from Burra Mathadi, and 2.5 MLD from Pedda Cheruvu. Completion of the new pipeline will fully meet the region’s water needs, he assured.

Shabbir Ali instructed municipal authorities to deploy water tankers in urban zones to avert any crisis during the peak summer period.

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