Hyderabad: Telangana irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to fast-track the preparation of a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Kaleshwaram project (previously Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi), prioritising the construction of a barrage at Tummidihatti for its revival.

Chairing an extensive review meeting at the Dr BR Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat on Saturday, October 11, Reddy examined the field observations submitted by the officials who recently visited Tummidihatti and Sundilla, where detailed technical surveys are underway.

The officials explained to him that the original canal alignment and hydraulic structures remained largely intact, and could be reused after minor restoration.

They reported that the canal network, extending

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