KALESHWARAM LIFT IRRIGATION PROJECT

May 3, 2019

The Central Public Sector undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned two motor - pump set units for the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana.

About:

Names: Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project was previously known as Pranahita-Chevella Lift Irrigation Project.
Location: It is an under-construction multi-purpose irrigation project at the confluence point of Pranhita River and Godavari River i.e, at Kaleshwaram village in Telangana. Pranahita river in itself is a confluence of various other smaller tributaries like Wardha, Penganga and Wainganga Rivers.
Project Highlights: Under the scheme, 89 cumecs (cubic metres per second) of water will be lifted to a height of 106 metres from the Sripada Yellampalli reservoir to Medaram reservoir and will be used for irrigation and water supply in nearby drought-prone areas.
Executing agency: The Central Public Sector undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). BHEL is presently executing hydro-electric projects of more than 2,900 MW across the country, in addition to 3,904 MW in Bhutan and Nepal.