Hyderabad: The State government reviewed four alternative alignments for the Tummidihatti Yellampalli link to improve Godavari water extraction, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Wednesday.
The Minister disclosed the proposals at a preparatory meeting with officials before Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s review of irrigation projects. He said RV Associates and IIT Hyderabad were asked to study the options.
Their joint recommendations were submitted to the government. Moreover, officials were examining them for feasibility, cost and efficiency before a final decision.
Tummidihatti Yellampalli link proposals examined
Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Congress government remained committed to building the Pranahita-Chevella project as promised in its election manifesto. He said detailed proposals for the project had already been prepared.
“We are making every possible effort to divert water from Thummidihatti to Yellampally so that irrigation water reaches lakhs of acres,” he said.
He added that each proposal was being studied for its cost, advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the government would decide after the review meeting with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
Tummidihatti Yellampalli link tied to barrage restoration
Uttam Kumar Reddy also issued instructions for urgent restoration of the Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram barrages. He directed officials to complete all required tests before the monsoon began.
The Minister said Standard Penetration Tests must be conducted every 1.5 metres. Similarly, permeability tests must be carried out every 3 metres.
He said bore drilling taken up during the exercise must continue at least 5 metres into rock, even when drilling hit rock formations.
Uttam Kumar Reddy asked the coordination committee appointed for barrage restoration works to visit the sites immediately. Further, he told the committee to fix a clear timeline for the works.
He also wanted the Director of CWPRS to remain available at the field level. He said this would help ensure restoration works were completed at the earliest.
Regular and comprehensive updates on restoration progress must be sent to the National Dam Safety Authority, he stressed.
Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy discussing alignment proposals to take Godavari Water From Tummidihatti to Yellampalli at a
meeting with officials ahead of CM’s review on Irrigation today.P. Anil Kumar,Photo Journalist. pic.twitter.com/kQEpXFGXeV
— Uttam Kumar Reddy (@UttamINC) April 29, 2026