Reddy stated that Telangana is currently paying Rs16,000 crore annually in interest and instalments on high-cost loans borrowed during the BRS regime for this "faulty" project, thereby placing an enormous burden on the state's finances and its farmers.
Telangana State Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy held a meeting on Saturday with officials from the National Dam Safety Authority under the chairmanship of the NDSA chairman. The key meeting was held regarding various issues related to the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages here
The minister disclosed that the committee, led by J Chandrashekar Iyer, former chairman of the Central Water Commission, would investigate the reasons behind the sinking of Medigadda barrage pillars and any observed distress in the two upstream barrages, Annaram and Sundilla.
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued various interim directions and said that the reconstituted supervisory committee of the Mullaperiyar Dam can carry out all the statutory functions until a regular authority is established.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court will pronounce its order on Friday in the matter related to a longstanding dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu on the Mullaperiyar Dam.
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Centre on Tuesday suggested to the Supreme Court to let the Mullaperiyar dam supervisory committee continue for a year, by which time the National Dam Safety Authority under the new Dam Safety Act will become fully functional.