The State Government has decided to fast-track the preparation of a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Pranahita–Chevella project with priority to construct a barrage at Tummidihetti.
At a review meeting held here on Saturday (October 11, 2025), Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy examined the field observations submitted by officials who recently visited Tummidihetti and Sundilla, where detailed technical surveys are underway. Officials explained that the original canal alignment and hydraulic structures remain largely intact and could be reused after minor rehabilitation.
The officials informed the Minister that the canal network extending to nearly 71 km is in usable condition with two major aqueducts completed 70% already. Engineers confirmed that water could flow up to Sundilla entirely through gravity, eliminating the need for multiple lifting stages.
As per the earlier proposal of Pranahita–Chevella, it was envisaged to draw water from Tummidihetti to Chevella through Yellampalli. Officials have now examined the field conditions and found that from 0–71 km downstream of Tummidihetti, several components of the canal were already executed, the Minister said. Of this stretch, about 45 km of canal excavation was completed, while works in the remaining portions were partially finished.
