Railways in Telangana
The districts of Telangana are well connected by rail route that run all across the state. It not only has a well developed inter-state but also intra-state rail route. Since the state was earlier part of Andhra Pradesh, the major cities of Telangana are already connected with the important cities of India.
Introduction And HistoryLocationSourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the Scheme| Crest Level | +396.545m |
| Max. flood discharge | 2298.58 Cumecs |
| Length | 93.34 Km |
| Section | 11.00m X 1.22m |
| Carrying capacity | 397 cusecs |
Hydrology| The catchment area at the project site | |
| Free | 388.50 Sq Km |
| Intercepted | 5148.92 Sq Km |
| Catchment area combined | 5537.42 Sq Km |
| Allocation | 0.045 TMC |
| Sill of Regulator | +307.54m |
Irrigation PotentialIntroduction And HistoryLocation| Longitde | 79°51'36.35" |
| Latitude | 18°33'25.26" |
SourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the Scheme| Earthen Dam | Length of Dam-1.668 Km |
| Spillway | H.C Weir of 140 m long.Max.flood discharge of 530.cumecs |
| Head Regulators | Regulator Vent size 1.00 mx1.50m;1 nos ,sill level + 151.18 m |
| Main canals | Right Flank main canal length 12.60 km |
Hydrology| Capacity | 10.33 Mcum (365 Mcft) |
| Catchment Area | 37.4 Sq.Miles |
| Maximum Flood Discharge | 530 Cumecs |
| Discharge in cumecs | 0.751 cumecs |
Irrigation PotentialIntroduction And HistoryLocationSourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the SchemeHydrology| Catchment area at reservoir site | 525 Sq.Km. |
|---|---|
| Total yield available | 88.85 M. Cum. |
Water allocated to the Project | 78.50 M. Cum |
Live storage of the Reservoir | 82.02 M. Cum |
| Water requirement for creation of the proposed irrigation potential | 78.50 M. Cum. |
Irrigation Potential| Total I.P. under the Project | 9919 ha |
|---|---|
| Ayacut localized under stage I | 3927 ha |
| Ayacut localized under stage II | 5992 ha |
Seepage LossesCropping Pattern| Proposed Ayacut | ||
|---|---|---|
| Left Canal | Wet(Khariff) | 1093 ha |
| Right Canal | Wet(Khariff) | 2834 ha |
| ID(Khariff) | 5992 ha | |
| ID (Rabi) | 1620 ha | |
| Ayacut Under Stage-I | ||
| Under Left Canal | 1093 ha | |
| Under Right Canal | 2834 ha | |
| Ayacut Under Stage-II | ||
| Left Canal | Nil | |
| Right Canal | 5992 ha | |
Better Water ManagementProject Map
LOWER PENGANGA PROJECT - R.B. CANAL
The Lower Penganga Project is a Joint Project between the States of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh on Penganga River, which is a tributary of Godavari River. The head works are located upstream of village Tadsaoli in Ghatanji Tabsil of Yavatmal District. The dam site is about 12 Km inside Maharashtra from Maharashtra – AP border. It is proposed to irrigate an ayacut of about 2,37,600 Acres in Maharashtra and 40,000 acres in AP. The canal in A.P. Portion called Right bank canal runs for a length of 48.60 Km to irrigate tribal & disturbed areas in 61 villages of Adilabad district.
An agreement was reached betweenMaharashtra and Andhra Pradesh on 06-10-75 to take up Lower Penganga Project. Joint meetings were held during 1978-84 to clear of techno-economical issues and sharing of costs of common portion of works. Finally, an initial meeting between the Secretary (I), Government of Maharashtra and Secretary, I & CAD, Government of Andhra Pradesh Prior to the meeting at the level of Ministers of both the states was held on 10-12-1998 at Mumbai.
Broad consensus was reached on all the issues between the two states during the course of the above meetings.
The following points are agreed.
1)Sharing of Waters: Total yield upto Lower Penganga Project site is 122.979 TMC and the U/s utilisation is 80.31 TMC. The net available yield is 42.669 TMC and will be shared in the ratio of 88:12, which implies thatMaharashtra allocation is 37.55 TMC and A.P. is 5.12 TMC.
2)Sharing of Cost: The sharing of cost of head works be on the basis of water utilisation and that of common canal on the basis of peak discharge required by both the states. The cost of main canal branches and distributaries serving exclusively the territories of one state shall be borne by that state alone. The canal for A.P. running thro’ Maharashtra will be executed by A.P. at its cost.
3)Joint Control Board: It is agreed that a Joint control board will be established to finalise the construction programme and decide the level of funding.
4)An interstate agreement be prepared by the government of Maharashtra with similar clauses of Lendi Project and be forwarded to Government of A.P. for concurrence.
Secretary, I & CAD Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh in letter No.21/Irr X/A1/98. Dt. 20-12-99 addressed to the secretary, Irrigation, Govt. of Maharashtra, has requested that an interstate agreement may be got drafted incorporating the decisions taken in the minutes of the meeting held on 10-12-98 at Mumbai between the secretaries of the both the states and to send a copy of the draft agreement to A.P. for finalisation.
Survey work was conducted in 1980 for the old proposals. Fresh surveys are to be conducted for the modified proposals for the main canal of length 48.60 Kms. Hence proposals were submitted to Government vide this office Lr. No. CE (I)/EEIII/12979/76, Dt. 27-07-2000 to take up detailed Investigation for Rs. 25.00 Lakhs under stage I as per G.O. Ms. No. 177, Dt. 27-09-97. Detailed Investigation will be taken up after the receipt of necessary orders from the Government.
Meanwhile a writ petition has been filed at the Aurangabad Bench of Maharashtra High Court against the construction of dam as public interest litigation, mainly seeking relief for the Project Affected Persons (PAPs). The State ofAndhra Pradesh is also made one of the respondents.
The counter affidavit was filed by the legal council in the High Court Bench at Aurangabad. The final hearing was fixed on 17-08-2002, but postponed. The next date will be communicated soon after he receives.
The total cost of the Project is estimated at Rs. 1943.17 Crores (2000-01) and the estimated cost of the Project for A.P. portion is projected at Rs. 233.00 Crores (2000-01).
Project Map
Inchampalli Project is a proposed multipurpose project with hydro electricity generation, irrigation, flood control, etc. benefits on the River Godavari. This project is proposed as joint project of Telangana,Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh states.
Features
The project location is just downstream of the point where Indravati River joins Godavari river in Karimnagar district of Telangana. The Nizam of erstwhile Hyderabad State made an unsuccessful attempt in the 1920s to build a barrage here whose remnants are still existing. However, this dream is not yet fulfilled. Inchampalli reservoir is proposed with 10,374 million m³ (367 tmc) gross storage capacity at Full Reservoir Level (FRL) 112.77 m MSL tentatively. This reservoir would submerge total 926 km2 of land in Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra states. Most of the area to be submerged is forest land. This project is also envisaged with Pumped-storage hydroelectricity features with tail pond downstream of the dam.
Introduction And HistoryLocationSourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the Scheme| Sl.No. | Description | Left main canal | Right main canal |
| 1 | Main canal in Telangana state | ||
| a | Length (Kms) | Nil | 25.14 |
| b | Discharge(Cusecs) | Nil | 229 |
| 2 | Main canal in Maharastra state | ||
| a | Length (Kms) | 30.84 | Nil |
| b | Discharge(Cusecs) | 231 | Nil |
Irrigation Potential| R.F Canal | L.F Canal | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.70 Km | 6.60 Km |
| Ayacut | 1,000 Acres | 2,260 Acres |
| Utilization | 367 Mcft |
| Dependable Yield | 513.82 Mcft |
| Maximum flood Discharge | 15,570 cusecs |
Sarala Sagar Dam Project – Second biggest dam with Siphon Technology
As the importance of dams increased new technologies were implemented in many countries.One of the outstanding examples of development of advanced Science and Technology in India with respect to dams is the ‘Sarala Sagar Dam Project’.
Sarala Sagar Project- Mahabubnagar
About Sarala Sagar Dam Project:
Sarala Sagar Dam Project is located in Mahabubnagar District of Telangana State. This project is located exactly about 6 Kms away from Kothakota Mandal Head quarters on National Highway No. 7 on the pathway from Hyderabad to Bangalore. Main water source of this irrigation project is from River Krishna.
Founder of Sarala Sagar Project:
This Project was found by Wanaparthy Ruler Raja Rameshwara Rao. He built this project on the name of his mother Sarala. The Technology for this project was brought from California in USA.
This project was inaugurated by the military Governor of Hyderabad General Sri J.N Chowdary. Foundation of the project was laid on 15th September, 1949. And later, this project was again started in the year 1959.Fortunately an approximate of 4000 Acres of Agricultural land has been brought under irrigation through Sarala Sagar project.
Sarala Sagar Details on a stone
Speciality of Sarala Sagar Project:
This project is incorporated with an new outstanding technology which is one of its kind and very unique in Asia continent.
Main new technique implemented in Sarala Sagar project is the automatic Siphons system.This automatic siphon system is very rare and unique system which is second in the world.
సరళాసాగర్ ప్రాజెక్టు (Sarala Sagar Project)
సరళాసాగర్ ప్రాజెక్టు మహబూబ్నగర్ జిల్లాలో కొత్తకోట మండలంలోని శంకరయ్యపేట గ్రామ సమీపంలో కృష్ణానదికి ఉపనది అయిన చిన్నవాగుపై నిర్మించారు. ఇది మదనాంతపురం (వనపర్తి రైల్వేస్టేషన్) నుంచి 2 కిమీ, కొత్తకోట నుంచి 5 కిమీ దూరంలో ఉన్నది. 1947లో నిర్మాణం ప్రారంభించబడిన ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు 1959లో పూర్తయింది. ఆటోమేటిక్ సైఫన్ల టెక్నాలజీ ఉపయోగించడం ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు ప్రత్యేకత. ఆసియాఖండంలో ఈ తరహా టెక్నాలజీ ఉపయోగించిన తొలి నీటిపారుదలప్రాజెక్టు ఇదే.వనపర్తి సంస్థా నాధీశుడు తన తల్లి సరళాదేవి పేరిట ఈ ప్రాజెక్టును ప్రారంభించారు. రెండు కాలువలు కల ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు వల్ల కొత్తకోట మండలానికి ప్రయోజనం కలుగుతుంది.
చరిత్ర:
1947లో అప్పటి వనపర్తి సంస్థానాధీశుడు రాజారామేశ్వరరావు తన సరళాదేవి పేరిట ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు నిర్మాణాన్ని ప్రారంభించారు. 1948లో విమోచనాంతరం మరోసారి శంకుస్థాపన చేయబడింది. దాదాపు దశాబ్దకాలం నిర్మాణం అనంతరం 1959 జూలై 26న అప్పటి రాష్ట్ర మంత్రి జె.నర్సింగరావుచే ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు ప్రారంభించబడింది.
ఆటోమేటిక్ సైఫన్లు:
ఆటోమేటిక్ సైఫన్ల టెక్నాలజీని ఉపయోగించిన ప్రాజెక్టులలో ఇది ఆసియాలోనే మొదటిది. నీటిసామర్థ్యం గరిష్టస్థాయికి చేరినప్పుడు వాటంతట అవే సైఫన్లు తెరుచుకోవడం దీని ప్రత్యేకత. సైఫన్లు తెరవడానికి, మూయడానికి ఆపరేతర్లు అవసరం లేదు. ఈ ప్రాజెక్టు సుమారు 4500 అడుగుల పొడవు ఉంది. కుడి, ఎడమ అనే రెండు కాలువలున్నాయి. కుడికాలువ పొడవు 8 కిమీ, ఎడమ కాలువ పొడవు 17 కిమీ.
| Type of Dam | Earthen Dam |
| Length | 1.798 Km |
| Height above average river bed level | 23.55 m |
| Type | HC weir |
| Location | Middle |
| Length | 390 m |
| Discharge capacity | 51200 |
| Catchement Area | 1190 Sq.Km |
| Utilization | 680.15 Mcft |
| Maximum Flood Dischage | 51200 Cumecs |
| Gross Storage Capacity at FRL | 1.572 TMC |
| FRL | +514.80 m |
| Gross Storage | 1.572 tmc |
| Dead Storage | 0.270 tmc |
| Lowest Sill Level | +507.49 m |
| MDDL | +508.49 m |
LAKHNAPUR PROJECT
The Lakhnapur Project was constructed across the Pargi Stream, which is a tributary to the Krishna . The Project is located near theLakhnapur village, Pargi Mandal, Ranga Reddy District to irrigate a total ayacut of 2647 acres in the District of Ranga Reddy.
The Project utilizes 0.42 TMC of the available water and the Reservoir Storage Capacity is 0.304 TMC (gross) and 0.28 TMC (net).
The Cost of the project is Rs.0.48 Crores(SSR of 1964-65 year) and the updated cost including improvements and modernization isRs. 1.01 Crores.
Introduction And HistoryLocationSourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the Scheme| TBL | +469.025m |
| FRL | +462.50m |
| MWL | +467.23m |
| Length | 12.80 Km |
| ayacut | 10,200 Acres |
| Vent Size , Nos | 0.9m X 1.2m , 4 Nos |
| Sill level | +460.24m |
| Discharge in Cumecs | 4.44 Cumecs |
| Length | 42.80 Km |
| Ayacut | 11,425 Acres |
| Vent size , Nos | 1.82m X 2.94m , 5nos |
| Sill level | +460.24m |
| Discharge in Cumecs | 7.13 Cumecs |
Hydrology| Catchment Area | 18,130 Sq.Km |
| Capacity | 5.66 Mcum |
| Gross storage capacity at FRL | 408.58 Mcft |
| Utilization | 1.090 TMC |
| Maximum Flood Discharge | 11,610 Cumecs |
Irrigation PotentialBetter Water ManagementIntroduction And HistoryLocationSourceScopeInter-State AspectsComponents Of the Scheme| Type | FOF weir |
| TBL | +361.28m |
| FRL | +357.46m |
| MWL | +358.99m |
| Crest level | +357.49m |
| Top Width of Bund | 3.05m |
| Length | 11.34 Km |
| ayacut | 1,993 Acres |
| Vent Size , Nos | 0.9m X 0.9m , 2 Nos |
| Sill level | +151.18m |
| Discharge in Cumecs | 0.878 |
| Length | 7.91 Km |
| Ayacut | 3,108 Acres |
| Vent size , Nos | 0.60m X 1.06m , 2nos |
| Sill level | +345.95m |
| Discharge in Cumecs | 3.609 |
Hydrology| Catchement Area | 124 Sq.Miles |
| Capacity | 30.92 M cum |
| Utilization | 18.26 Mcum |
| Maximum Flood Dischage | 401 Cumecs |
| Gross Storage Capacity at FRL | 408.58 Mcft |
Irrigation Potential
