Bhatti Vikramarka Says Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project Will Be Completed on Priority to Maximise Godavari Water Use
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the Telangana government will complete the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme on priority to maximise Godavari water utilisation and ensure irrigation reaches the last ayacut.
Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday said the state government will complete the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme on priority as part of its plan to maximise the utilisation of Godavari River waters through gravity and lift irrigation. Speaking after inspecting the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme and the Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, he said the Congress government is committed to ensuring water reaches the last ayacut while completing the project at the earliest.
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Bhatti Vikramarka Inspects Sitarama and Seethamma Sagar Projects
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, conducted a field-level inspection of the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme and the Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Thursday.
After the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the works and issued on-the-spot instructions to accelerate construction.
Government Focused on Maximising Godavari Water Utilisation
Bhatti Vikramarka said the People’s Government is moving forward with a special focus on maximising the utilisation of water flowing in the Godavari River through both gravity and lift irrigation systems.
He said the state government is preparing a comprehensive plan in advance to withstand the challenges arising from global climate change and adverse conditions and is taking rapid steps in that direction.
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Devadula Lift Irrigation Review
The Deputy Chief Minister recalled that three days ago, all pumps at the Sammakka Barrage backwaters under the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme were switched on to lift water to full capacity.
He said he personally stayed there and reviewed the programme to fill 22 reservoirs covering nearly 12 districts and 17 Assembly constituencies.
Government Determined to Complete the Project
Bhatti Vikramarka said the Congress government’s objective is to complete the Sitarama Project on the Godavari River in the Telangana region as early as possible and ensure water reaches the last ayacut.
He said people had given power to the Congress after witnessing the alleged misdeeds of the previous government.
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, soon after assuming office, the entire Cabinet conducted an extensive review of the irrigation projects.
Since a substantial amount had already been spent, the Cabinet decided that stopping the project would not be appropriate and resolved to continue and complete it.
Canals, Reservoirs and Link Works Being Accelerated
Bhatti Vikramarka said the government is rectifying deficiencies, including:
- Absence of distributary canals
- Reservoir capacity issues
He said:
- Rajiv Canal is being linked with the Sagar Canal.
- Link canals and tunnels are being developed to fill the Wyra and Paleru reservoirs.
- Works are being accelerated to take water up to Sathupalli.
He added that a monthly calendar has been prepared for completing the works and that periodic reviews are being conducted to ensure timely completion.
‘Not Even a Single Rupee Will Be Misused’
Bhatti Vikramarka said:
“This is the People’s government. Not even a single rupee will be misused. We will carry forward the works already executed, prioritize them, and complete them as early as possible.”
He reiterated that the government would utilise the maximum possible water from the project, located at the tail-end of the Godavari River, and fulfil the long-cherished aspirations of the farmers of the district.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme will be completed on priority to maximise the utilisation of Godavari River waters. Following an inspection of the project and the Seethamma Sagar Multipurpose Project in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, he said the government is accelerating canal, reservoir and link works to ensure water reaches the last ayacut while benefiting farmers across the region.
