Uttam Reddy slams BRS over irrigation project neglect, announces major restoration measures
Hyderabad, June 28 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday strongly condemned what he termed as false propaganda by BRS leaders regarding the condition of old irrigation projects like Jurala and Manjeera.
He blamed the current issues on the decade-long negligence by the previous BRS regime, which failed to carry out even basic maintenance.
Highlighting the Congress government's commitment, he said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had sanctioned Rs 100 crore for an alternative bridge to safeguard the Jurala dam from heavy vehicular load, and that there was no real threat to the structure. He dismissed concerns over stroke gates and ropes as baseless and politically motivated.
Reddy announced Rs 300 crore for a second gantry crane at Jurala, systematic desiltation, and additional works at Rayalampadu and Mallammakunta reservoirs. The Nettampadu project, pending since BRS rule, has now been cleared with revised estimates of Rs 2,753 crore and is targeted for completion by December.
He further accused the previous government of focusing on high-cost projects like Kaleshwaram for commissions while ignoring existing assets. Inspections at Jurala revealed no major safety concerns, and maintenance work is ongoing to ensure readiness before peak monsoon.
The Minister reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to reviving irrigation projects across Telangana and ensuring farmer welfare through systematic and transparent governance.
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