Telangana CM Revanth Reddy orders war-footing push on Palamuru-Rangareddy irrigation
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has personally stepped in to unblock land acquisition for the long-delayed Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, promising immediate fund releases and ordering war-footing execution. With a December 2027 deadline already on record, Tuesday's directive puts district officials — and the government's infrastructure credibility — squarely on the line.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy on 19 May ordered war-footing completion of land acquisition for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project .
The Chief Minister assured immediate release of funds for land acquisition and settlement of all pending bills.
Irrigation Minister N.
Uttam Kumar Reddy has set a completion deadline of December 2027 for the scheme.
District ministers were directed to conduct regular reviews in coordination with district officials and monitor progress continuously.
The 33rd Council of Ministers meeting is scheduled for 3 pm on 21 May at the Telangana Secretariat.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, 19 May directed officials to complete land acquisition for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project on a war footing, signalling urgency over a scheme that has long been stalled in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district. The directive came during a high-level meeting with district ministers and MLAs at the MCRHRD institute in Hyderabad.
Key Directives from the Chief Minister
Revanth Reddy instructed district ministers to conduct regular reviews of all irrigation projects in coordination with concerned district officials and to monitor progress continuously. He also assured immediate release of funds required for land acquisition, with the Chief Minister's Office stating that pending bills would be settled without delay.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Revanth Reddy stated that measures will be taken to ensure payments related to land acquisition are made promptly, removing a long-standing bottleneck that has slowed project execution.
Palamuru-Rangareddy: Completion Target Set for December 2027
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy had earlier this month announced that the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme would be completed by December 2027. He also stated that all pending irrigation projects in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district would be taken up on a fast-track basis. Tuesday's meeting reinforced that commitment at the highest political level.
The Palamuru-Rangareddy project, designed to lift water from the Krishna river to drought-prone areas of southern Telangana, has faced repeated delays over funding disputes and land acquisition hurdles since its conception under the previous administration.
Who Attended the Meeting
The meeting was attended by Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Vakiti Srihari, government whip Yennam Srinivas Reddy, and MLAs including Kasireddy Narayana Reddy, G. Madhusudhan Reddy, Tudi Megha Reddy, Dr Kuchukulla Rajesh Reddy, Dr Chikkudu Vamshi Krishna, Veerlapalli Shankaraiah, and Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy. Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao was also present.
Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for 21 May
Separately, the 33rd Council of Ministers meeting has been scheduled for 3 pm on 21 May at the Cabinet Meeting Hall in the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. The Chief Secretary has asked all Special Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Secretaries to submit items approved in circulation for the cabinet's consideration and to remain available at headquarters during the session.
With funds assured at the top level and a December 2027 deadline publicly committed, the pressure on district machinery to deliver on land acquisition has now become a test of the Revanth Reddy government's infrastructure credibility.
Point of View
A region with deep farmer distress, carry electoral consequences. Yet the core bottleneck — land acquisition fund releases — has been a stated priority before without resolution. The real test is whether Tuesday's assurances translate into actual payment orders within days, not another round of review meetings. With December 2027 as the public deadline for Palamuru-Rangareddy, the government has limited runway to show tangible ground-level progress before the next political cycle.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project?
The Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is a major water infrastructure project in Telangana designed to lift water from the Krishna river to drought-prone areas of the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district in southern Telangana. It has faced repeated delays over funding and land acquisition issues since its inception.
Why did CM Revanth Reddy call for war-footing land acquisition?
Revanth Reddy convened a meeting with district ministers and MLAs on 19 May to address long-standing delays in land acquisition that have held up the project. He assured immediate release of funds and directed officials to settle pending bills without delay.
When is the Palamuru-Rangareddy project expected to be completed?
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced earlier in May 2025 that the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme would be completed by December 2027. Tuesday's directive from the Chief Minister reinforces that timeline.
Who attended the Hyderabad meeting on 19 May?
The meeting was attended by Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Vakiti Srihari, government whip Yennam Srinivas Reddy, several MLAs from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district, and Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao.
What is the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 21 May about?
The 33rd Council of Ministers meeting is scheduled for 3 pm on 21 May at the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. Officials have been asked to submit items approved in circulation for the cabinet's consideration.
