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Uttam Meets Chhattisgarh CM, Gets NOC for Sammakka Sagar HYDERABAD: The Sammakka Sagar project on the Godavari river on Monday achieved a significant breakthrough, with Chhattisgarh giving an in-principle approval for a no-objection certificate (NOC) to Telangana for the project. The decision came after state irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur seeking cooperation from that state to take the project forward. Thanking Vishnu Deo Sai for his positive response, Uttam Kumar Reddy, after the meeting, said Monday's development was long awaited. Telangana, he said, submitted a memorandum outlining its commitment taking full responsibility for land acquisition, compensation and rehabilitation in Chhattisgarh to address submergence issues when the project is completed. He said the NOC was the final interstate requirement following which the final approval from the Central Water Commission for the project can be received. On submergence of land in Chhattisgarh, Uttam Kumar Reddy said the project’s backwaters extending into Bhoopalpatnam tahsil of Bijapur district is expected to impact about 13.06 hectares of land, 54.03 hectar…

Uttam meets Chhattisgarh CM, seeks NOC for Sammakka-Sarakka project Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Hyderabad and sought a No Objection Certificate for the proposed Sammakka-Sarakka Lift Irrigation Scheme, while urging closer cooperation between the two States to expedite project approvals. Hyderabad:Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai who is visiting Hyderabad and sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the proposed Sammakka-Sarakka Lift Irrigation Scheme near the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. The meeting was held at Park Hyatt and attended by senior Telangana irrigation department officials. During the discussions, Uttam Kumar Reddy submitted a formal representation on behalf of the Telangana government, requesting the Chhattisgarh government to grant the required NOC for the project. The Sammakka-Sarakka project is expected to play a key role in strengthening irrigation facilities and enhancing water security for farmers in north Telangana. The government also sought closer coordination between the two States to expedite pending approvals and facilita…

Uttam Kumar Reddy meets Chhattisgarh CM, pursues NOC for Sammakka-Sarakka Project Telangana Irrigation Minister says a joint survey is underway to identify areas of submergence in backwaters in Chhattisgarh

Revanth Reddy directs urgent land acquisition for Telangana irrigation ... Nation and Beyond Revanth Reddy directs urgent land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 5, 2026 ANI Photo | Revanth Reddy directs urgent land acquisition for Telangana irrigation projects Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ordered irrigation officials to expedite land acquisition for all ongoing and pending irrigation projects in the state, prioritising them at the highest level. The directive followed a two-day visit to the drought-affected Palamuru region, where the Chief Minister conducted aerial and on-ground inspections of key irrigation schemes. Accompanied by Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Chief Minister visited the Makthal-Kodangal-Narayanpet lift irrigation scheme and carried out aerial surveys of the Koilsagar and Priyadarshini Jurala projects. At a review meeting in Nagarkurnool district, Reddy stressed that district Collectors must personally oversee land acquisition processes and coordinate with local public representatives to prevent delays. He emphasised that project works cannot advance without resolving land acquisiti…

Uttam Kumar Reddy meets Chhattisgarh CM, pursues NOC for Sammakka ... Latest News TOP STORIES Uttar Pradesh देश प्रदेश June 12, 2026 admin Telangana Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy (left) submitting a letter to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai seeking NOC for Sammakka-Sarakka Project in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement HYDERABAD Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy called on Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, who was on a visit to Hyderabad, here on Thursday night and requested him to help Telangana get the no objection certificate (NOC) from the Chhattisgarh government for Sammakka-Sarakka Project taken up across the river Godavari. In a significant development that could prove decisive in getting the NOC from Chhattisgarh, the Telangana government is of the hope that it could also pave the way for the final appraisal of the project’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Central Water Commission (CWC). Explaining Telangana’s sustained efforts to fast-track several long-pending irrigation projects aimed at harnessing the Godavari waters for irrigation, drinking water supply and regional development to the Chhattisgarh Chief Minis…

Govt prioritizing Chinatalapudi lift irrigation: Minister 24-01-2026 12:00:00 AM The Andhra Pradesh government, under the NDA coalition led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is prioritizing the completion of the Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme to address long-standing irrigation needs in the upland areas of the erstwhile West Godavari and Krishna districts. In a recent review meeting held at the camp office in Vijayawada, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu discussed the project's progress with senior irrigation officials. The meeting included Irrigation Advisor Venkateswararao, ENC Narasimhamurti, the project Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer, and Executive Engineers. The coalition government has set a clear target to fully complete the Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme works. Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu emphasized that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is taking proactive steps to overcome the obstacles that have stalled the project. The minister informed that during the previous TDP regime, more than 40% of the works were completed. However, under the YSRCP administration, the project came to a complete halt. Despite instructions to obtain environmenta…