CM Revanth Reddy seeks PM Modi’s full support to complete all pending Irrigation projects in Telangana
Requests PM to convince Maharashtra on Tummidihetti barrage
Release funds under PMKSY
Sanction Rs 5000 Crore additionally under SASI scheme
CM Invites Modi to “Khelo India Youth Games -2026 “
Khelo India Logo and Mascot unveiled
CM Revanth Reddy led delegation meets PM Modi and Union for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi
New Delhi, November 15: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend support for securing clearances to all pending irrigation projects in the Telangana State and also resolving inter-state disputes.
The Chief Minister briefed Modi about the status of pending projects, work progress and disbursement of compensation to the displaced since 2023 the government assumed office.
The CM met with PM Modi at the latter’s official residence on Sunday. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, State Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, and State Minister for Youth Services and Sports Vakiti Srihari also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, CM Revanth Reddy urged the Prime Minister to persuade the Maharashtra government to agree to the construction of the Tummidihetti project on the Pranhita River at a water level of 152 meters. The CM brought to the PM’s attention his recent meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to resolve the Tummidihetti barrage issue. The Chief Minister said that the State Government is ready to provide the adequate compensation to the affected under Tummidihetti barrage in Maharashtra. Considering the irrigation requirements of the Telangana State, the CM requested Modi to persuade Maharashtra on Tummidihetti barrage. The Chief Minister explained to the Prime Minister the importance of the Tummidihetti barrage which will enable the supply of water via gravity to meet irrigation and drinking water needs of the backward and tribal regions in Telangana.
CM Revanth Reddy informed the Prime Modi that central clearances are pending for several Telangana projects. Despite the state government incurred substantial expenditure on the Dr. S. Jaipal Reddy Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS), Sitamma Sagar Multipurpose Project (SSMP), and Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme (DLIS), the intended benefits—specifically the provision of drinking water—remain unrealized due to pending environmental and other statutory clearances.
Noting that the Supreme Court has recently delivered a favourable verdict regarding environmental clearances, the Chief Minister urged the Prime Minister to ensure that the pending environmental and other necessary approvals are granted without any further delay.
CM Revanth Reddy requested Narendra Modi to sanction an additional Rs. 5,000 crores for Telangana under the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment’ (SASI). These funds would be utilized for the projects which are already nearly 70 to 90 percent completed. The Chief Minister said that the central grants would help to complete the projects expeditiously and provide an irrigation facility to both new and stabilized command areas if the funds are released in the current financial year. The central assistance would help to increase farmers’ incomes, rural employment opportunities, and food grain production.
The CM brought to the notice of the Prime Minister that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Sammakka Sagar project has already been submitted to the Central Water Commission (CWC). Rs. 9.88 crore has already been paid for a comprehensive survey which includes determining the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) and the extent of backwater to assess the land and villages in Chhattisgarh that would be submerged by the project. CM Revanth Reddy requested Modi to facilitate the early issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Chhattisgarh as the Telangana government is committed to provide land compensation to that state.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister pleaded with Prime Minister to sanction funds under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for several irrigation projects — Rs 5,183 crore for integrated Sammakka Sagar Project-Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme, Rs 392 crore for Modikunta Vagu project, Rs 171 crore for the Chinna Kaleshwaram project, and Rs 103 crore for the Chanaka-Korata Barrage.
The CM invited Modi to attend the opening and closing ceremonies of the ‘Khelo India Youth Games – 2026,’ scheduled to be held in Hyderabad in December this year. CM Revanth Reddy presented a formal invitation to the Prime Minister and briefed on the games’ logo and mascot. Over 7,000 top young athletes from across the country are expected to participate in the Khelo India Youth Games which provides an excellent platform for the athletes to prepare for representing India in prestigious international events mainly Asian Games and the Olympics. The Chief Minister also highlighted Telangana’s successful track record in hosting major sporting events, including the National Games in 2002 and the Military World Games in 2007. *
“KHELO INDIA LOGO AND MASCOT UNVEILED”
CM Revanth Reddy and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled
the official Logo and Mascot for the 8th ‘Khelo India Youth Games – 2026, scheduled to be held in Telangana from December 11 to 22 in Delhi on Sunday.
The event, held at the Union Minister’s official residence, was attended by Telangana Sports and Youth Services ministers Vakiti Srihari, State Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, State Government Advisor (Sports) A.P. Jitender Reddy, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Principal Secretary to the CM V. Seshadri, Special Chief Secretary (Sports) Vani Prasad, and Sports Authority Managing Director Sony Bala Devi, among others.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed Mandaviya the state government’s readiness to host Khelo India Games by equipping the stadiums in Hyderabad and various other district headquarters with modern facilities. Over 7,000 athletes will compete across 27 sports disciplines in the games. In the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted that the government has increased the budget for sports from ₹113 crore to ₹465 crore over the past 3 years. The construction of 61 mini stadiums has already been completed and the work at another 15 stadiums was under progress, the CM said.
