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Kaleshwaram Inquiry Commission
Context
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is under scrutiny for alleged irregularities and structural issues, leading to the formation of a Judicial Inquiry Commission. Understanding the scale and significance of KLIP is essential for assessing the broader governance and infrastructure management challenges in India.
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP):
- Location: Constructed on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally district, Telangana.
- Purpose: Multi-purpose project designed for irrigation, municipal water supply, and drinking water needs in 20 of the 31 districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Scale:
- World’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project.
- Covers ~45 lakh acres of farmland.
- Water lifted across various stages using massive pump houses and pipelines.
Technical and Geographical Features:
- Source River: Begins at the confluence of the Pranahita and Godavari Rivers.
- Pranahita Sub-Basin: Formed by tributaries like Wardha, Painganga, and Wainganga, contributing to the 7th largest drainage basin in the Indian subcontinent.
- Infrastructure Details:
- Comprises 7 major links and 28 project packages.
- Spans approximately 500 km across 13 districts.
- Associated canal network exceeds 1,800 km, enabling extensive water distribution.
Water Allocation and Usage:
- Total Water Capacity: Aims to lift and utilize 240 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet) of water.
- Usage Breakdown:
- Irrigation for agriculture.
- Drinking water for villages.
- Municipal supply for Hyderabad.
- Industrial use in the region.
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