Pranahita-Chevella Lift Irrigation Scheme Revival

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The Telangana government has decided to revive the Pranahita-Chevella lift irrigation scheme, originally launched in 2008 to harness water from the Pranahita river by constructing a barrage at Tummidihatti village. The project aims to lift 160 tmc of water to irrigate 16 lakh acres across multiple districts and provide drinking water to surrounding areas and Hyderabad. The revival involves seeking Maharashtra's consent for constructing a barrage at a height of 150 metres, which is expected to utilize at least 100 tmc of water. The government has already spent approximately ₹11,000 crore on the project, including canal construction of nearly 71.5 kilometres.