PoliticsPhoto: The HinduUttam Kumar Reddy Seeks Eco-Friendly Solutions for Tummidihatti Barrage
Telangana's Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy instructed officials to develop technically sound and pragmatic solutions addressing Maharashtra's concerns about the proposed 152-meter-high Tummidihatti barrage on the Pranahita river. He emphasized detailed mapping of submergence areas, including forests, eco-sensitive zones, and human habitations, to minimize environmental impact while meeting irrigation goals. Telangana aims to raise the barrage's full reservoir level from 148 meters as previously agreed.
The Hindu··Hyderabad



