T'gana CM directs officials for completion of barrage under Kaleswaram project

K Chandrashekhar Rao issued an official statement regarding preparation of an integrated plan of action to complete the construction and maintenance of barrages and pump houses under Kaleshwaram Project. He also asked officials to construct housing quarters for the engineering staff and other staff at camp sites of the projects.

Hyderabad: According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed officials to prepare an integrated plan of action to complete the construction and maintenance of barrages and pump houses under Kaleshwaram Project.

Rao, who held a review meeting on the progress of construction of Kaleswaram project at Pragathi Bhavan, instructed the officials to construct housing quarters for the engineering staff and other staff at campsites of the projects. The housing quarters for the employees will be constructed at the sub-stations, police camp at the Medigadda barrage and two helipads at each barrage. He has also asked the officials to construct watchtower, staff housing quarters at the maximum height of the Highest Flood Level (HFL) level to shield from rampant river flow and high flood level.

Rao has also inquired about the progress of the construction of canals. "Earlier, the farmers were forced to fill the ponds by destroying the conduits. But at present, the government itself is installing conduits. The rainwater and water from projects will be collected in the ponds and will help increasing the level of groundwater," the Chief Minister said.