The story so far: The much-hyped Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), billed as the lifeline of Telangana by the previous BRS government, is mired in controversies over the manner in which it has been conceived and executed.
A barrage forming a major component of the project suffered damages within three years of its inauguration, while two others constructed upstream reportedly developed cracks resulting in the charge that the KLIP was a colossal waste of public money burdening the State exchequer for years to come.
What is Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project?
KLIP is a multi-purpose irrigation project on Godavari river in Kaleshwaram of Bhupalpally in Telangana. Billed as the world’s largest multi-stage irrigation project and the lifeline of Telangana by the then BRS government, Kaleshwaram’s upstream influence is at the confluence of Pranahita and Godavari. It utilises a canal network of more than 1,800 km.
Why was it constructed?
