The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is indeed a significant and ambitious irrigation project in the Indian state of Telangana. It aims to provide irrigation water to drought-prone areas and address water scarcity issues in the region.
The project is named after the Lord Shiva temple, Kaleshwaram, which is located near the project site.
Here are some key features and highlights of the Kaleshwaram project:
Kaleshwaram project Objective
The primary objective of the project is to divert water from the Godavari River to irrigate around 18 lakh (1.8 million) acres of land in the drought-prone regions of Telangana.
Lift Irrigation
The project involves the construction of multiple barrages, reservoirs, pump houses, and canals to lift water from the Godavari River and transport it to various regions across Telangana.
Pumping Stations of Kaleshwaram project
The project includes the installation of massive pumping stations to lift water from lower levels to higher elevations. These pumping stations use advanced technology and have a high capacity to transport water over long distances.
Water Storage
The project involves the construction of reservoirs and storage tanks to store and distribute water efficiently. The reservoirs serve as a source for irrigation, drinking water supply, and industrial use.
Length of Canals
The canals built as part of the project have a total length of around 1,832 kilometers (1,139 miles). They are designed to ensure the effective distribution of water to various agricultural regions.
Environmental Considerations
The Kaleshwaram project also emphasizes environmental sustainability. Efforts have been made to minimize the impact on the environment and ensure the ecological balance of the region.
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project has been hailed as one of the largest and most complex lift irrigation projects in the world. It has significantly improved agricultural productivity, boosting the socio-economic development of the region, and alleviated water scarcity in Telangana.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) president Maria C Lehman also praised the world’s largest lift irrigation project.
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