Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on September 17 announced the State Government’s resolve to achieve the target of providing irrigation facilities to 1.25 crore acres by speeding up works on major and medium irrigation projects.
The State Government firmed up plans to provide water to 75 lakh acres through major lift irrigation schemes and cater to the needs of another 50 lakh acres from the medium irrigation projects and restoration of water bodies like lakes and tanks.
The government’s efforts over the last few years enabled the provision of water to 85 lakh acres so far. Works pertaining to the remaining 40 lakh acres would be completed in the next three to four years. “The State is witnessing revolutionary changes in the agriculture sector,” he said.
