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Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
A mega lift-irrigation system on the Godavari basin involving barrages, pump houses, reservoirs and canal networks.
Estimated cost
₹1,00,000 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
2 May 2016
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
Major components were inaugurated but structural and operational issues keep the system tracked as partly operational and delayed for full reliable delivery.
First target
Dec 2019
Current target
Dec 2023
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Telangana irrigation, drinking water, industrial water users and farmers across command areas.
Timeline
2 events
21 Jun 2019
Project inaugurated
Major components were inaugurated for the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation system.
1 Oct 2023
Barrage distress reported
Medigadda/Lakshmi barrage issues triggered review and repair needs.
Risk notes
- Structural safety and barrage repair concerns
- Very high power, O&M and debt-service costs
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