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The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), considered to be one of the world’s largest multi-purpose projects, is known to have increased the production of foodgrain, particularly paddy, in Telangana over the last five years.
However, the project, with its long water tunnels, aqueducts, underground surge pools, and large pumps, has been synonymous with controversy from the stage of conceptualisation.
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
The Kaleshwaram Lift Project is a major irrigation project built on the Godavari River in the state of Telangana.
It was started in 2016 and completed in 2021.
The project is designed to lift 240 TMCs of water, which will be used to provide water to 45,00,000 acres in 13 districts of Telangana state .
The main objectives of this project are:
Promotion of Agriculture in Telangana State
Improving water supply to farmers
Increasing crop productivity
Protecting the environment of the state
Some of the main features of this project are:
The project is one of the largest multi-stage lift projects in India.
The project consists of three barrages, 20 lifeline temporary pipelines, 19 pump houses and 19 reservoirs.
The construction of this project cost around ₹80,000 crore.
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