KAKATIYA CANAL- 1st & 2nd Phase

KAKATIYA CANAL- 1st Phase: In the first phase the work from km 284 to km 345.932 was proposed to be taken up. So far no serious steps have been taken, and the work has not started. The government is proposing to approach the center for funding phase I but now it is explained by the government that on technical grounds one balancing reservoir is being planned instead of Acquaduct at km 285.10 of Kakatiya canal with investment of 19 crores. The latest position is that even for this balancing reservoir, doubts are being expressed that it may submerge 1500 acres, apart from submerging part of Warangal and Khammam highway. Hence the proposal in now almost put in cold storage.

II phase: clearance was obtained in June 2001, which was also cleared by planning commission. The government proposes to approach the center for funding this project, but so far no progress is made in this respect. Alignment particulars of the entire canal is approved by the government. Out of 284 to 346 km length, only for 12km length the land was acquired so far. The rest, the land acquisition proposals are being sent to the concerned collectors. The estimated cost of escalation from 284 km to 288 km is estimated at rupees 1021 lakhs which is approved by the government in Dec.01 and estimation from km 289 to 295 were revised and submitted to government for approval of 1709 lakhs. The government said to be seized with finalizing the tender's etc, for excavation of the canal. The land acquisition proceedings for the rest of 62 Acres is yet to be finalized.