Naidu orders Chintalapudi lift irrigation project resumption and 36 priority projects by December 2028
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Water resource management and irrigation infrastructure: a GS3 case study on agricultural sustainability.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered the resumption of the Chintalapudi lift irrigation project and set a December 2028 deadline for 36 priority irrigation projects.
Background
The Chief Minister directed the Water Resources Department (WRD) to complete the Polavaram main canals by March 2027. The project aims to link the Godavari and Penna rivers and construct barrages to store 14 TMC ft of water.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPolavaram project target: completion of main canals by March 2027
- FactWater storage capacity: 14 TMC ft of water to be stored via barrages
- FactRiver linkage: Godavari and Penna rivers
Prelims practice question
What is the target water storage capacity for the project involving the construction of barrages?
- (a)14 TMC ft
- (b)20 TMC ft
- (c)25 TMC ft
- (d)10 TMC ft
Show answer
Answer: (a) 14 TMC ft — The project aims to construct barrages to store 14 TMC ft of water.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of large-scale river linking and lift irrigation projects in ensuring water security and agricultural sustainability in drought-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state water sharing: Legal complexities of linking Godavari and Penna rivers
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Balancing rapid canal construction with environmental flow requirements
- Fiscal sustainability: Financing long-term irrigation projects vs immediate rural development needs
Keywords: water security · lift irrigation · river linking · agricultural infrastructure · water resource management
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