Govt received vigilance report on Medigadda Barrage: Uttam
Vigilance report on Medigadda received, says Uttam Reddy
Hyderabad: Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, Uttam Kumar Reddy, stated that the State government has obtained a vigilance report regarding the Medigadda Barrage, and that repairs will commence only after the final report from the NDSA is received.
In response to comments made by BJP MLA Palvai during the Assembly's discussion on demands on Wednesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy pointed out that there are significant defects in the design, construction, and maintenance of the barrages built as part of the Kaleshwaram project.
He noted that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) specified the use of sheet piles for construction; however, sequant piles were actually utilised.
The Minister lamented the unfortunate accident in the SLBC tunnel and mentioned that rescue operations are underway, involving top-tier experts. He also highlighted that Chief Minister Revanth had reviewed the situation two days prior and had instructed officials to expedite the rescue efforts.
The tunnel accident merely represented a temporary hurdle; however, the State government remains steadfast in its commitment to the project and is determined to complete the SLBC works as soon as possible," Uttam Kumar Reddy stated.
He emphasised that the State government is dedicated to constructing the dam at Tammidihati.
"The financial and technical assessment of this project is currently in progress. The work will commence as soon as feasible, with an emphasis on projects that rapidly deliver water to extensive land areas at a minimal cost," Uttam Kumar Reddy noted.
He also mentioned that, for the first time in the country, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is set to introduce a free supply of fine rice for ration card holders on March 30.
"We will offer 6 kg of high-quality rice at no charge to ration card holders, an initiative that is unprecedented in our country. We welcome any suggestions or feedback from members regarding the fine rice. "Approximately 84 percent of low-income individuals will benefit from this program. Moreover, essential goods will soon be made available to all ration card holders," announced Uttam Kumar Reddy.
