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Telangana releases Rs 2,000 crore for irrigation land dues
Telangana has released Rs 2,000 crore for land acquisition and rehabilitation linked to stalled irrigation projects, with Rs 3,000 crore more assured by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Irrigation Minister N Uttam…
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Telangana has released Rs 2,000 crore for land acquisition and rehabilitation linked to stalled irrigation projects, with Rs 3,000 crore more assured by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Saturday. Officials were told to prioritise land, forest and environment clearances and restart works on the Mid Manair Left Bank Canal.
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This funding push comes as ministers urge farmers in Nalgonda to abandon paddy for rain-fed crops, warning that Nagarjuna Sagar water will only last for drinking until June 2027. The twin messages show a government trying to balance long-term project completion with immediate drought reality. The real test will be whether the remaining Rs 3,000 crore arrives before the next crop season and whether officials actually shift 1.5 lakh acres out of paddy, not just 33,000.
Sources (5): siasat.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, telanganatoday.com, telanganatoday.com (2), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 5 sources.
