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Action plan to address the issues raised during public hearing for Kaleshwaram

Project – Karimnagar District

S.No.

Name of Proposer & Village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/Action Plan from I&CAD

1. Shri Gandla Anjaiah, R/o Chegurthi

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. In view of the water availability from the SRSP, Godavari water will be utilized for irrigation. If water will be available in the ground bores will work. He also appreciated the efforts for revival of SRSP (Sri Ram Sagar Project).

He has supported the project.

2. Shri Manda Rajamallu, R/o Gopalapuram

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and also appreciated the Government of Telangana. He expressed that after Completion of Kaleshwaram Project and Telangana will drought free state and thereby prices of vegetables and other commodities will reduce benefitting the State.


3. Shri Gangula Kamalakar, Hon'ble MLA, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He expressed his sadness about current situation in Telangana State about migrations from drought prone areas to different parts of the Globe due to lack of Irrigation facilities and also the condition of SRSP for past 10 years due to construction of projects in upstream of Godavari in Maharashtra. He expressed that 200 TMC of water is going waste into the Sea and this project ensures effective utilization of Godavari River and also improves SRSP Project. He also thanked Chief Minister of Telangana for identifying Medigadda Location for construction of Barrage. . He expressed that after Completion of Kaleshwaram Project, Telangana will drought free state irrespective of Caste

He has praised the project.

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4. Shri Kotha Krishnamurthy, CE (Retd) (I&CADD)

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project benefitting 13 districts of Telangana State. He also appreciated the Re-engineering of this project thereby increasing the water availability. He said that this project will not have any negative impacts on the environment instead it maintains the balance of the environment by improving the socio-economic conditions of all sectors. He said on behalf of all Retired Engineers that they awaiting the completion of the project.


5. Shri Uppu Srinivas, Baddipally, R/o Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and requested the authorities to complete the project in a year. He also appealed not to obstruct the project by filing cases in court. He also appreciated the stabilization SRSP ayacut by this project


6. Smt Tula Uma, Zilla Parishad Chairman, R/o Karimnagar

She appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and appealed for early completion of the project. She said that there this project will not have any negative impacts on the environment instead it helps the environment by recharging the Ground Water. She hoped that all migrated people of Telangana will return after improvement of Irrigation facilities in the State. This Project will improve overall socio-economic conditions of Telangana people irrespective of Caste and creed.


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7. Shri Varna Venkatreddy, R/o Karimnagar

He questioned the authorities why public hearing is not conducted before commencement of the Project and also appealed to resolve all the Land Acquisition issues at the earliest. He said that information is communicated properly regarding this public hearing meeting held.

Only drinking water supply activities are being commenced for which clearance is not required. Even the NGTs order of stay by not treating the ongoing works as drinking water project has been set aside by the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the matter was remanded to the principal bench, NGT ,New Delhi.(vide judgement dated 08.11.2017 in the Writ petition No. 34458 of 2017) Land Acquisition issues will be resolved as per LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

8. Shri Boinapally Prabhakar Rao, R/o Thotapally, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He requested all the public to support the project construction by all the means and also said that the Kaleshwaram Project is the only hope for the Telangana people keeping in view the condition of SRSP for past 10 years due to construction of projects in upstream of Godavari in Maharashtra and non- availability of water in Krishna River. He thanked the Chief Minister and the Government of Telangana. He stated that this project will not have any negative impact on environment and also improves other sectors like fishing etc


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9. Shri Naradasu Laxman Rao, MLC, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and requested the authorities to complete the project in a year. He explained about the alignment of the Project and Series of Barrages and their benefits to the en-route district. He also appreciated the ayacut proposed under this project, SRSP ayacut stabilization and huge benefits thereby.


10.Shri Rasamai Balakishan, Hon'ble MLA, Manakondoor, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project benefitting 13 districts of Telangana State. He explained in detail water scarcity in Telangana from his own experience and observations and how this project benefits people of Telangana. He thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana State for taking up this project. He also appealed to the public to support this project and this will help the Lakes system of Telangana and improves village environment. He requested the authorities for issuing of environmental clearance at the earliest for this project.


11.Shri Pavan Kumar, R/o Rekurthi

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and requested for early completion of the project


12.Shri V Ramesh, MPP, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and stated the importance of water and its role in all sectors of the society. He requested the authorities for issuing of environmental clearance at the earliest for this project


13.Shri Mallaiah, Bommakal, R/o Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He explained the requirement of the Kaleshwaram Project due to unavailability of Water in SRSP due to construction of Irrigation projects in the upstream of Godavari in Maharashtra state. He appealed to all to support the project


14.Shri K. Srinivas, Bommakal, R/o Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and thanked the Government of Telangana.


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15.Shri Anand Rao, Nagunoor, R/o Karimnagar

He welcomed the project and stated that the reengineering of the project will restore the SRSP and stabilize its ayacut


16.Shri Chandrashekar Rao, R/o Khazipur, Karimnagar

He welcomed the project and thanked the Irrigation engineers for bringing water to Sripada Yellampally Project and Mid Manair Project benefitting the ayacut.


17.Shri Burra Ramulu, R/o Nagula Malyal, Karimnagar

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and its overall benefits for all sectors of people. He appealed to resolve all the Land Acquisition issues at the earliest.


18.Shri Kishan Reddy, MPP, Ramadugu

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and requested for early completion of the project. He said people will be thankful to the Chief Minister of Telangana for taking up the project. He appealed the public not to oppose the project.


19.Shri Sudhakar, R/o Bommakal

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana. He said that the farmers are the backbone of this society and this project will benefit the socio-economic conditions of the state


20.Smt Kavitha, ZPTC, Karimnagar

She appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and appealed for early completion of the project. She also said that farmers who lost land for the project in acquisition will ultimately be benefitted by the results of the Project.


21.Smt B Shoba, MLA, Choppadandi, Karimnagar

She appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and appealed for early completion of the project. She stated that the Kaleshwaram Project will remain as one of the prominent project in Telangana. She appreciated the Ministers of Irrigation and Finance Departs for their continuous efforts and hard work for the project. She also called for people’s support for the project. If Kaleshwaram project completes, suicides will stop.


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22.Smt Kusumala Meena, R/o Thotapally

She welcomed the project and reminded that the aspiration for Telangana State formation started with need for water, employment and funds. She also said that 70% of the State population depends on Agriculture and therefore the project is needed for their benefits.


23.Shri Raji Reddy, R/o Kondannapally

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and requested for early completion of the project. He explained the need for the project and also thanked the Telangana Government for taking up the project.


24.Shri Prabhakar, R/o Elagandala He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He said that the Kaleshwaram Project is needed for the Telangana people keeping in view the condition of SRSP for past 10 years due to construction of projects in upstream of Godavari in Maharashtra.


25.Shri Malla Reddy, R/o Choppadandi

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He requested the authorities for release of water to enroute villages of Choppadandi Mandal from Package 8 of the project.


26.Shri Ziauddin, Retd SE (I& CADD)

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He appealed to the authorities that environmental clearance is not required for Irrigation and Drinking water projects as these projects will not generate any pollution and instead benefit the environment. On behalf of the Retired Engineers Forum he welcomed the project


27.Md. Shukruddin, R/o Velchal

He welcomed the project and reminded the quotes of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru that Irrigation Projects are Modern day temples and this project will envisage the upliftment of all sections of the society.


28.Shri Shashibushan Kache, Advocate, R/o Peddapally

He appealed to the authorities for better compensation for the land losers due to the project and also requested to address all the land acquisition issues before proceeding with the work.

Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

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29.Dr.Bhupathi Ramesh, R/o Karimnagar

He welcomed the project and stated that this project will benefit both Agricultural and Industrial Sectors in future. He also requested for environmental clearances at the earliest.


30.Shri Raghuveer, R/o Annaram He appealed to the authorities not to acquire Agricultural land which gives 3 crops in a year, to reduce the submergence area of the online reservoirs and to avoid forest land.

The land will be acquired as per the drainage pattern and the water flow network for constructing the canals and reservoirs.


Project – Nizamabad District

S.No. Name of Proposer & Village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/Action Plan from I&CAD

1. Sri Rathan Singh R/o Amrabad Thanda, Nizamabad District.

He has represented that lands, houses are affected due to submergence and they were brought up in forest and depends on forest produce and they belong to Scheduled Tribe Community and they shall be provided with all rehabilitation / benefits.

Compensation shall be paid as per the RFCTLARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

2. Sri Eshwar Singh Naik R/o Amrabad, Nizamabad District

He has represented that they are residing in the village for the past (200) years and they are depended on forest yield and requested for reconsideration of project work.


3. Sri Prathap Singh Naik R/o Bhairapur, District

He has represented that they are residing since so many years from their forefathers and will be difficult to change their habitants and requested for payment of compensation, rehabilitation on par with or as per RFCTLA&RR Act, 2013.


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4. Sri Dilip Kumar R/o Bhairapur, Nizamabad District Nizamabad

He has represented that by rising Manchippa Reservoir for 3.5 TMC capacity their lands are coming under submergence and the already existing capacity of the Reservoir is 1.5 TMC and rising of additional 2 TMC their lands are being affected and requested to rethink on the project.

Project Proponent has planned according to the design and also for the benefit of the people

5. Sri Bajireddy Govardhan, MLA, Nizamabad Rural

He has represented that the villages / tandas from his Assembly Constituency are coming under submergence / land acquisition and most of the families belongs to SC/ST and he has brought this issue to the notice of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister taken a decision to go for pipeline instead of going for open gravity canal just because to protect the lands / interest of the farmers / agriculturists. He has also represented that few people of his constituency is being affected by this project at the same time many people will be getting benefitted by the construction of this Reservoir. He has also represented that the best rehabilitation will be provided to all the effected families as per LA Act, 2013. With this project pipeline water supply will be extended to Sirikonda, Dharpally by way of backward pumping and lift in Sirikonda Mandal.

He has supported the project by explaining about the LARR Act 2013.

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6. Sri Bigala Ganesh Guptha, MLA, Nizamabad Urban

He has represented that with this project 4.00 Lakhs population of District Headquarters will be benefitted with drinking water supply. Alisagar drinking water supply is the only source to Nizamabad. The Nizamsagar, SRSP have not received inflows of water due to drought in upstream States. This Kaleshwaram Project from Godavari will fetch sufficient water to irrigate 1.85 to 2.00 Lakhs Acres ayacut under the works of package 20 & 21. He has also expressed that few people are affected but most, majority of the people will be benefitted with this Reservoir / Project.

He has supported the project by enumerating about the benefits of the project.

7. Sri Mala Ganga Reddy R/o Ankapur, Nizamabad District

He has represented that water is essential for drinking, irrigation, generation of electricity. Water is important and essential for all purpose and support for this project but requested for suitable rehabilitation to the effected families.


8. Sri Yadagiri R/o Nizamabad

He has represented that the damages are more than benefits and requested for to brief the reasons for redesign of combined Manchippa / Kondam Cheruvu. He has also represented that around (700) families are mainly depended on forest produce and represented for rehabilitation for land to land, house to house and requested for grant of other benefits.

Project Proponent has planned according to the design and also for the benefit of the people. Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

9. Sri Narsaiah R/o Mogpal

He has represented that all these days there is no water, but the Government have proposed to construct this project / reservoir and requested to protect the interest of land loosers by giving suitable rehabilitation and compensation.


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10. Sri Prabhakar, Rythu Cooli Sangam – CPI(ML), Nizamabad

He has represented that they are not against the project of Manchippa and requested for suitable rehabilitation and resettlement for the effected families as per Act, 2013. He has represented that there are no house numbers to certain houses and no patta certificates are issued for the lands under cultivation and all these issues shall be resolved at the earliest. He has also represented for compensation viz., land to land, house to house, employment, pension of Rs. 2,000/- for family per month.


11. Sri Laxminarayana R/o Nizamabad

He has represented that with the construction of Kaleshwaram Project the State will be benefitted and greenery can be developed.


12. Sri Y.Poshetty R/o Chandoor Village, Nizamabad

He has represented that Nizamabad is severely drought affected until now. For the benefits of people of Nizamabad / Kamareddy this project shall go ahead for improving irrigation / drinking water facilities substantially.


13. Sri Sarichand R/o Bhairapur Village, Nizamabad District

He has represented that most of the tribals are settled in thandas and are affected due to submergence in Manchippa / Kondam Cheruvu Tanks and requested for providing employment for each of the effected family and a provision of 3.00 Acres land, 500 Sq.Yards for house site. He has also informed that around 80% of the effected families have given consent for the above project / reservoir.


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14. Sri T.Saibaba R/o Nizamabad

He has represented that previous Government have not taken any initiative for improvement of irrigation sector, but the present Government have proposed construction of Kaleshwaram Project and this project will benefit to all event in condition of drought. He has also appealed to the Government for taking of initiation for development of fisheries in the combined reservoir and in command area tanks by sanctioning special funds.

Project proponents will see that the affected families will be given rights in fishing under the constructed reservoir as per the act.

15. Sri Govoor Bhupathi, R/o Manchippa, Nizamabad District

He has represented for allotment of 5.00 Acres land, house site, employment, education, cattle to all the effected families.

The families who are going to loose their land will get compensated as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

16. Sri Rajeshwar, MLC, Nizamabad

He has represented that once upon a time Nizamabad District was fully developed with agriculture lands, farms and people from surrounding districts use to migrate to Nizamabad for labour works, but due to scarcity of water source, there is a drought situation prevailing in Nizamabad District. He has represented for justice to the effected families and also requested the public to Cooperate with the project to go ahead.

The families who are going to loose their land will ge compensated as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

17. Sri Peddi Venkata Ramulu R/o Nizamabad

He has represented that they have no objection for construction of above reservoir / Kaleshwaram Project, but the interest of the submergence village people shall be protected and they shall be suitably compensated as per LA Act, 2013.


18. Sri Kuldeep Singh R/o Bheemgal Village, Nizamabad District

He has represented for grant of best compensation to the effected families of submergence villages.


19. Sri Azeem R/o Manchippa Village, Nizamabad District

He has represented to grant best compensation package to the effected families as per LA Act.


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20. Smt.Bayamma R/o Manchippa, Nizamabad District

She has represented that she is (60) years and majority of the families belongs to Tribal community and are very poor and requested for providing employment, agriculture lands to the effected families.

Preference will be given to the local people in employment opportunities.

21. Sri V.G.Goud, MLC, Nizamabad

He has represented that we all are depend on agriculture and around 1.80 Lakhs Acres of agriculture land in Armoor, Bheemgal and other Mandals have become dry due to scarcity of water, but by construction of Kaleshwaram Project all these dry lands can be irrigated and the local peoples migrated from Nizamabad will come back and take up agriculture works if sufficient water for two crops is supplied. The Government is making all efforts to improvement the irrigation / agriculture sector in the State. Suitable rehabilitation as provided under LA Act will be sanctioned to all the effected families.

He has supported the project

22. Sri A.Jeevan Reddy, MLA, Armoor

He has represented that it is the strategy of the State Government to provide irrigation facilities to around 1.20 Lakhs Acres in Armoor Assembly Constituency and the Kaleshwaram Project is one of them to improve irrigation facilities in the State of Telangana. He has also represented that he will request the Hon’ble Chief Minister to grant all monitory benefits to the effected families of submergence villages.


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23. Smt. Tanuja R/o Jakranpally (M), Nizamabad

She has represented that it is difficult for the local residents to leave their lands / houses and settle at some other place but at the same time the aspect of others getting benefitted by this project shall also be taken into consideration and the number of families effected is very less compare to those who are getting benefitted with this project. The drinking water problem for Nizamabad Town will be completely solved by constructing this project. She has requested to sanction suitable compensation to the effected families.


24. Sri E.Ganga Reddy R/o Nizamabad

He has represented that this project will benefit the cultivator / farmers and create source of water for irrigation sector and requested others not to oppose this project. He has requested to provide the best compensation package to the persons who are loosing their lands.


25. Smt.K.Laxmi R/o Manchippa

She has represented that she is the resident of local Manchippa Village opined that she will offer her lands only if good R&R package is given.


26. Sri A.Kishan, President, TNGO’s Union, Nizamabad

He has represented that with the construction of SRSP Project, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam Districts are getting benefitted but there is no irrigation facility in Nizamabad District and by this construction of Kaleshwaram Project in Nizamabad the local people will get benefitted for irrigation as well as drinking water facilities. With this project around 1.70 Lakhs Acres ayacut will come under cultivation for two crops and represented that the project has to be taken up in full sprit and compensation to be awarded for the submergence villages.


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27. Sri Sama Venkat Reddy R/o Mogpal (V), Nizamabad District

He has represented that the Mandals of Bheemgal and Sirikonda are in higher level and no irrigation facilities to these Mandals and by this project these two Mandals will get benefitted


28. Sri Vanjara Bhoomaiah R/o Kammarpally Mandal, Nizamabad

He has represented that the Government shall ensure good compensation package for the submergence villages as per LA Act, 2013.


29. Sri Akula Papaiah, Rythu Cooli Sangam, Nizamabad

He has represented that the effected families of submergence villages are worried and Government shall ensure that suitable land shall be provided to them for cultivation.

Compensation and livelihood will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

30. Sri Pedda Rajanna R/o Jakranpally Mandal, Nizamabad District

He has represented for paying compensation @ Rs. 50.00 Lakhs per acre to the effected families of submergence villages.


31. Smt.Akula Sujatha, Mayor, Nizamabad Municipal Corporation

She has represented that all the problems / issues of the effected families of submergence villages shall be brought to the notice of the Hon’ble Chief Minister. At the same time, the Government is ensuring for supply of drinking water to tap connection under Mission Bhagiratha Scheme and by this the local residents of Nizamabad will get sufficient drinking water.


32. Sri Thota Rajanna R/o Sirikonda, Nizamabad District

He has represented that there is no source of water to Sirikonda Mandal from any project and to the construction of this Manchippa Reservoir the villages of Sirikonda Mandal will get sufficient water and around 2000 Acres of dry land can be brought into cultivation under this Reservoir.

He has supported the project by expressing that sufficient drinking water facilities will be provided by this project.

33. Sri Gopi R/o Dharpally Mandal, Nizamabad District

He has represented that land compensation shall be given to the effected families and as per their demand.


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34. Sri Gangadhar Patwari, Chairman, DCCB, Nizamabad

He has represented that with this proposed project the people of Nizamabad will get benefitted and requested for suitable compensation package.


35. Sri Bhasker Yadav R/o Kammarpally (M), Nizamabad District

He has represented that the project shall be constructed in the same place by taking the locals into confidence and represented that all the villagers will support for this project. The Government shall initiative steps for suitable compensatory afforestation for the environmental balance.

Suitable compensatory afforestation will be extended wherever there is tree evacuation by this project.

36. Smt. Manjula R/o Sirikonda, Nizamabad District

She has represented that with the construction of proposed reservoir; the people of Sirikonda Mandal will get benefitted and requested for compensation to the effected families.


37. Sri Laxman R/o Bheemgal Mandal, Nizamabad District

He has represented that though the SRSP Project in Nizamabad, the locals of Bheemgal Mandal are not getting benefitted with the SRSP Project. The Kaleshwaram Project will fulfill the need of Bheemgal villages for drinking water, as well as water for cultivation.


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Action plan to address the issues raised during public hearing for Kaleshwaram Project – Medchal District

S.No. Name of Proposer & Village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/Action Plan

from I&CAD 1 Sri Bhaskar Yadav, TRS party Member,

Medchal He stated that the people are happy and they never expected this kind of Irrigation project earlier. Earlier they were unable to cultivate their lands due to lack of water. Now, Shameerpet Lake will receive water from River Godavari through the proposed project. It will help the farmers to cultivate the crops in two seasons which will result in their economic development. There may be minor losses due to land acquisition under this project, but it will give more benefits in many ways such as more area will come under cultivation, irrigation of the dry lands, growth of the other communities like Fishermens, Shepard’s. He requested the Government to compensate the people who will lose their land under this project.


2 Smt. Shailaja, ZPTC Member, Medchal She expressed her gratitude to the Government for proposing this irrigation project in Medchal. She stated that the proposed Kaleshwaram project is a biggest gift for them. She stated that they are having one Irrigation tank at Nutankal village and requested the Government to include this tank under this project so that more area will be cultivated. She stated that ground water table will be increased and fishermens, Gouda Sangam will be benefitted by this project.

The existing tanks will be stabilized based upon the water flow from this project through the conveyor system and if it is feasible to stabilize.

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3 Sri Venu Gopal Reddy, Congress leader, Shamirpet

He requested to establish canals through forest and Government land available in the area to avoid effects on existing agricultural lands. He requested the Government to compensate the people who are losing lands under acquisition more than 10 times of basic value registered in sub registrar office as per the Act.

• The land will be acquired as per the drainage pattern and the water flow network for constructing the canals and reservoirs.

• Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

4 Mohd. Jahangir, MPTC, Turkapally He stated that they are happy about this project, earlier there was no sufficient water for drinking, irrigation etc. Due to this project, all the problems will be solved and the area will be developed economically. He requested the Government to compensate the public who are losing the land and to issue Environment Clearance as early as possible as this is a very useful project in all the ways


5 Sri Prabhakar, R/o Ravalkole He stated that they are having small irrigation water bodies in their village. He requested the Government provide project water to their village under the proposed project.

Once the proposed project implementation is stabilized, your suggestion will be considered based upon the water conveyor system of this project.

6 Sri Venkatesh, Farmer, Lalgadi Malakpet He stated that this project will be very much beneficial to their village. He requested the Government to allot alternative land to the public under compensation, those who are losing land due to this project.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

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7 Sri Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Jaggamguda, BJP Mandal President

He requested the Government that check dams may be constructed for storage of more water.

Check dams shall be constructed based upon the requirement and feasibility.

8 Sri Narayan Goud, Rajabollaram, Sarpanch

He stated that cultivation lands will be increased; ground water table will be increased due to this project. The water levels in the other small tanks will be increased due to this project. He stated that this project will help in development of livelihood of the people.

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9 Sri Sridhar Reddy, Farmer, Yadaram Village

He stated that they are very much happy about this project and they don’t have any objections on this irrigation project

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10 Sri Hanuman Das, Farmer, Yadaram Village

He stated that they are unable to cultivate more lands due to lack of water. He stated that now this irrigation project will provide water to cultivate the lands. He stated that the farmers will lose agriculture land due to construction of the canal. He requested the Government to diverted the canals through forest lands instead of individual lands

The land will be acquired as per the drainage pattern and the water flow network for constructing the canals and reservoirs and wherever feasible to construct.

11 Sri Venkat Rami Reddy, Farmer, Turkapally

He stated that they are happy about this irrigation project. He requested the Government to compensate the people who are losing lands under this irrigation project.


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12 Sri Ravinder Reddy, Farmer, Turkapally He stated that he is happy that water will come to Shamirpet tank which will help to solve the village problem pertaining to irrigation. The project will help in development of Fishery. Most of the farmers in the area are small / marginal farmers with 2 to 3 acres of land. The land cost is high in Medchal and Shamirpet areas when compared to the other rural areas. He requested the Government to compensate as per the land value not based on the Government rule so that public will be benefited. He requested the Government to avoid canals through residential zone to avoid pollution

The land will be acquired as per the drainage pattern and the water flow network for constructing the canals and reservoirs and wherever feasible to construct.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules but not as per the land value.

13 Sri Anthireddy, Farmer, Muraharipally He stated that they don’t know about the exact routing of canals under this project. He requested to clarify about the same. He requested to include the lakes in the Muraharipally village under the proposed project so that public will be benefited.

As per the line diagram provided the routing from kondapochamma to shamirpet tank is provided. The enrouted lakes will be filled by the project after implementation.

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14 Sri Satyanarayana, Farmer, Pudur Village He stated that due to this project more area will be cultivated and the ground water table will be increased. He requested the Government to include the Quthubullapur area under this project for benefit of more areas. He requested the Government to compensate the people those who are losing agriculture lands under this project

The areas which are not considered in project development shall be considered once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules but not as per the land value.

15 Sri Syed Ghouse, Farmer, Lalgadi Malakpet

He stated that this irrigation project will provide irrigation to cultivate dry lands. He requested the Government to compensate the people those who are losing agriculture lands under this project


16 Sri V. Mallesh, Ex-Sarpanch, Turkapally Village

He expressed their gratitude to the Government for providing this irrigation project. The project is very beneficial to the farmers. He requested the Government to pay the compensation to the farmers before starting the project.


17 Sri Chandra Shekar Reddy, Ex-Service Men, Ravalkole Village

He stated that this is a very good project and public may benefit under this project. He requested the Government to clarify the area which is affecting under this project and to establish canals through forest lands instead of individual farmer lands.

The canal will be constructed as per the feasibility and the water flow network and the drainage pattern and accordingly the land is acquired.

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18 Sri G. Anjaneyulu, Farmer, LalgadiMalakpet Village

He stated that Malak Cheruvu which is located at Lalgadi Malakpet may be included under this project. The proposed project will increase the water table so that water will be available through bore wells.

The areas which are not considered in project development shall be considered once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

19 Smt. Shyamalamma, Sarpanch, Lakshmapur Village

She stated that earlier the agriculture in the area depended on rain fall. Many farmer families have stopped cultivation due to drought and migrated to the city. She stated that they will get water to cultivate in two seasons, and many other communities also benefit due to this project. She requested the Government to include the Laskhmapur Cheruvu under this project so that it can help to irrigate more area.


20 Sri Penta Reddy, President, Farmer Cooperative Society, Shamirpet

He stated that the project will help for irrigation in the area. He requested the Government to compensate for alternative lands to those who are losing agriculture lands under this project.


21 Sri Gopal Yadav, Yadaram Village He stated that presently there is no water in bore wells. This irrigation project will provide irrigation to cultivate more lands. He requested the Government to compensate the people those who are losing agriculture lands under this project.


22 Sri Narsimha Reddy, President, Poly House Association, Sharmirpet Village

He stated that the farmers may benefit due to this irrigation project, more acres will come under cultivation. He expressed their gratitude to the Government and requested all the public not to object this irrigation project as it is very useful project.

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23 Sri Rama Chandra Reddy, Retd., MEO, JAC Chairman, Turkapally Village

He stated that earlier many farmers were unable to cultivate their lands due to water scarcity and sold their agriculture lands. He stated that they are happy for proposal of this irrigation project. He also requested the Government for good compensation (or) land to land and re-habilitation those who are losing under this project. He requested the Government to cover the upstream of Shamirpet lake Ayacut area under this project. He stated that all should accept and promote the proposed project.


24 Sri Surender Reddy, Professor, Turkapally Village

He stated that this project will provide water for drinking and irrigation purpose throughout the year. He requested the Government to develop this project not only for drinking and irrigation, but also for multipurpose uses i.e., Tourism, Solar Power, Sports (Olympics). He requested the Government include names of the Rivers in the District names. He said that 10 plants shall be planted for every plant, under afforestation wherever the forest land is covered.

Once the project is implemented and stabilized, ancillary benefits like tourism etc also anticipated from this project. Planting of the trees is done as per the compensatory afforestation.

25 Sri SinghamAnajaneyulu, President, PrajaRythuSanghalaSamakya, Lakshmapur Village

He expressed their happiness about this project. It will be very useful if, the Shamirpet tank is filled. He requested the Government to include Lakshmapurcheruvu under this project.


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26 Sri T. Mallesh, President, DalithaVimochanaSangham, Shamirpet

He expressed his gratitude for providing this irrigation project. He requested to inform details of canals, lands, designs to the villagers. He requested the Government to give jobs to the affected families under compensation. All the people support and welcome the project.

The details of canals, water conveyor system and the land acquisition in each village are mentioned in the DPR and EIA Report. The EIA Report was uploaded in the TSPCB Public domain of their website prior to the Public Hearing for the public view. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

27 Sri Satyanarayana, President, Fishermen Association, Bommarasipet Village

He stated that the earlier fish died in lakes due to decrease of water levels in the lakes. He stated that this project will help Fishermen communities. The project will provide water to the lake to maintain constant water levels. He expressed his gratitude to the Government for proposal of this irrigation project.

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28 Sri Ramesh Yadav, Sheep Development Association, Jaggamguda Village

He stated that there is no drinking water and grass available for cattle due to water scarcity. The proposed project will help Shephard community to protect their Sheep and Goats and will help for their development.

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29 Sri SudhakarNaik, General Secretary, GirijanaKarmikhaSangham Association, Medchal

He expressed their happiness about this irrigation project. He requested the Government to provide check dams.

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30 Smt. Hanumanthamma, Farmer, Turkapally Village

She informed that she is losing agriculture land due to this irrigation project. She requested the Government to provide adequate compensation.


31. Smt. Sunitha Laxmi, MPTC, Shamirpet She stated that this irrigation project will provide irrigation to cultivate more lands. She stated that they welcome the project as most of the people are poor families and farmers. The project will help in recharging of ground water as the small tanks will be filled under the proposed project.

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32. Sri R. Srinivas, President, VadderaSangham, Turkapally

He stated that they are welcoming this irrigation project as it is beneficial to local people.

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33. Sri Balesh, ZPTC, Shamirpet He stated that Shamirpet area will develop due to this irrigation project. He requested the Government to compensate the farmers with land.


34. Sri Ramulu, Farmer Cooperative Society, Turkapally Village

He stated that they are happy about this irrigation project. He stated that they are welcoming this irrigation project.

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35. Sri Chandra ShekarYadav, MPP, Shamirpet

He stated that, there are no rivers in Medchal District. There is good ayacut under Shamirpet tank. The proposed project will be beneficial to the area. He requested the Government to pay compensation to the public as per the land value.


36. Sri Yadagiri, President, Farmer Cooperative Society, Yadaram Village

He stated that they are happy about this irrigation project. He stated that they are welcoming this irrigation project.

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37. Sri Krishna, Sarpanch, Turkapally He stated that it is good to see water reaching from Godavari River to Turkapally. There is no water to bore wells in the area. He stated that the ground water table will be increased due to this irrigation project. He requested the Government to establish canals through forest land to avoid acquisition of farmers land. He also requested to cover more areas in Shamirpet mandal under this project.


38. Smt. Sunitha, Sarpanch, Anantaram She welcomed the irrigation project. Presently there is no water in tanks. She requested the Government to include Ananataram Cheruvu also under this project so that their area will be benefitted.


39. Sri Srikanth Reddy, Farmer, Turkapally Village

He stated that the land value in Shamirpet area is very high. He requested the Government to pay the compensation as per the land value. He requested the Government to establish canals through Government land to avoid acquisition of farmers land.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules. The canal will be constructed as per the feasibility and the water flow network and the drainage pattern and accordingly the land is acquired.

40. Sri Muralidhar Reddy, Ex-Sarpanch, Medchal

He stated that their area will be developed due to this project and this project will help for more plantations under Harithaharam. He requested the Government to pay the compensation as per the prevailing market price.


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41. Sri Shankar, DalithaBahujanaSangham, Medchal

He stated that the project is useful to all including Agriculture, Fishing etc., Only few areas will be benefited in Medchal District. He requested the Government to provide irrigation facility to all areas of Medchal District.


42. Sri Sudhakar Reddy, Grampanchayat Member, Aliabad Village

He stated that they are welcoming this irrigation project. He requested the Government to provide adequate compensation for public.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules

43. Sri Narsimha Reddy, Farmer, Shamirpet He stated that this project will provide irrigation in more lands in two seasons and he welcomed the project.

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44. Sri Malipedhi Sudheer Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Medchal constituency

The Hon’ble MLA stated that this public hearing on Kaleshwaram project is held to discuss on the issues, environmental problems, loss and compensation in Medchal & Shamirpet mandals due to the project. The Government has taken up this project to provide irrigation facilities. Crop yield will be increased due to usage of canal water when compared to the bore well water. He explained details of the project to the public gathered. He stated that as per the studies, land loss due to this project is only 2.3 % and no effect on environment. This project is useful in many ways. He promised the public that the Government would pay as per the Central Government Compensation Act, 2013. He stated that he would request the Government to commence the project work only after payment of compensation to the people those who are losing lands. He stated that he would request the Government to bring more areas in Medchal District under cultivation by providing irrigation projects. He thanked the public for sharing their views and suggestions on this proposed project.

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S.No. Name of Proposer & Village

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1 Sri M. Sathi Reddy, SE (Retd.), R/o Sivannagudem, Pochampalli Mandal

He stated that he served in this area earlier and pointed out the people to realize the differences between the areas benefitted by irrigation and non-irrigated areas. He also stated that he was involved in the execution of Nettampadu, Kalwakurthi Irrigation projects where he unilaterally increased the area of irrigation from 2,60,000 acres to 3,65,000 acres under those irrigation schemes without approval of the Government which were subsequently ratified by the Government. Though few farmers were affected due to submergence of their lands, large number of farmers was benefitted due to increasing of Irrigated area. He requested not to object the projects, but suggested that land oustees should be compensated suitably as per the 2013 Act. He also felt that higher compensation to be paid to the people / farmers affected by the submergence of land.

He has supported the project. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

2 Sri B. Uppalaiah, Sarpanch, Kurella

He has stated that as of now the ground water levels in this area are around 500-1000 feet. The availability of water was very less unlike in any other project areas. He cited the plight of sheep and goat herders, who were purchasing the water to meet the requirement. He felt that the ground water level would improve once the project commenced its operation. He exhorted the people not to lose the chance and avail the opportunity as it is beneficial to the public in general.


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3 Sri M. Shyam Prasad Reddy, Irrigation Executive Engineer (Retd.), Ipparti Village, Munugodu Mandal

He informed that Kaleshwaram project would benefit 7 old Districts out of 12 Districts. He narrated his experiences in Devarakonda area of Nalgonda District where Asia’s largest Lift Irrigation Project was executed earlier. He stated that Munugodu area was affected by florosis as well as drought and he hoped that this project would benefit that area. He stated that storage capacity of Baswapur reservoir was increased from 0.8 TMC ft to 11.39 TMC ft and the combined storage of 20 TMC ft to irrigate 2.50 Lakh acres of land. He stated that 1200 TMC ft of Godavari water was available and 900 TMC ft could be utilised. At present the utilisation was only to the extent of 350 TMC ft and plans were afoot to utilise about 300 TMC ft. Usually, Irrigation projects are environment friendly as there was no submergence of reserved forest areas. He stated that the Kaleshwaram project would provide irrigation to 18.5 Lakh acres of land, in addition to the stabilization of existing ayacut of 18.5 Lakh acres created under SRSP. Since this project is the lifeline for supply of water, he supported the project on behalf of retired Irrigation Engineers Association. Requested to cooperate for completion of the project.


4 Sri Medi Ramanarsaiah, R/o Atmakur

He stated that he was a retired employee of I&CAD Department, and hailed from Alair area. He supported the construction of Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs as his native place get more benefits from these reservoirs. He is doing cultivation and his open well and bore wells could not support agriculture due to low ground water levels and the area was subjected to drought. While supporting the project, he wanted to extend the water supply to the additional area in Atmakur Mandal from thus project


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5 Sri Boreddy Ram Reddy, Ex-MPP, Turkapalli

While supporting the construction of project, he stated that last 60 years, this area was affected by periodical droughts and crops were lost. People are migrating to other places in search of sustenance. He was confident that this area would be transformed on completion of this project and would become part of golden Telangana. He stated that submergence would cause heart burn among the affected farmers and all such farmers should be paid compensation on par with the compensation paid to farmers of Komaravelli Mallanna Sagar project

He has supported the project. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

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6 Sri Dr. Boora Narasaiah Goud, Hon’ble MP, Bhuvanagiri

While welcoming the people including public representatives and officials gathered at the venue, he stated that Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District is one of the areas which receive least rainfall in the entire region. There is no chance of getting water through bore wells even after drilling to a depth of 1000-2000 feet. Now there is a chance to get water under this project. If there is water, environment gets improved automatically due to increase in tree cover. Though the area falls in Krishna catchment area, there is no water in Krishna River, in contrast Godavari is surplus and so far about 400 TMC ft of water was let out into the sea. He stated that land acquisition would be completed as Government was keen to complete the project at the earliest and cited the example of Konda Pochamma reservoir for which land acquisition was completed within a week in adjacent Gajwel area. He was confident that all tanks in this area would get water from Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs, which accounted for 20 TMC ft of water together. He assured that the people who were affected due to submergence would be paid adequate and justified compensation. At present the cultivation in this area fetches Rs.10,000 income per acre in case of better yield, otherwise debt burden would be around Rs. 2.5 lakhs per year, due to failure of crops on account of non-availability of water. He asserted that sooner the completion of the project, the better the lives of people in this area. He also cited the example of a small tank which was yielding a lot to the local fishermen and other complimentary benefits i. e., these reservoirs would help to lead better life. He hoped that the two reservoirs would be completed to transform the entire District from drought prone to surplus and rich area. He supported the project for all round development of the area.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased Due to which water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

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7 Sri Narasimha Reddy, Ex-MLA

He stated that the area was environmentally affected on account of two reasons. Firstly, the area was water starved and deficient in water resources. Secondly, the only water source i.e., Musi river was totally polluted and water from that river affected the health of people. He expressed doubt on the reservoirs which were planned on land without the support of any stream or river. He stated that Bhuvanagiri and Bibinagar tanks were not connected with the proposed project as the tanks cannot be filled through gravity canal. He sought filling of Shamirpet tank with water from K. Pochamma reservoir so that surpluses from Shamirpet tank would help Bibinagar stream. He sought adequate compensation to the affected farmers. He expressed doubt whether the land based reservoirs would withstand the load of stored water as they were not stream or river based for their supplies. He sought justice to the actual cultivators and cited that earlier compensation was paid to the non-occupants of the land.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

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8 Sri Md. Jahangir, General Secretary, CPM, Yadadri Bhuvanagir District

He questioned the way the projects were constructed without conducting gram sabhas and consulting the people. Adequate compensation has to be paid as the compensation of the previous projects has not been paid so far. He raised the issue of mud and siltation and other adverse affects on account of construction of huge reservoirs. The local farmers would lose valuable land under submergence. He stated that this would affect the environment adversely. He questioned the veracity of fishing wealth at the cost of submergence of land. Instead of constructing huge projects at one place, he suggested the reduction in the capacity to minimize the submergence of the areas as wells as effect on farmers. At present only Rs.5.0 lakhs per acre is paid as compensation, but he demanded higher compensation to the acquired lands. He expressed his party support to the projects, subject to the payment of compensation as per the provisions of 2013 Act.


9 Sri Koye Bikshapathi, farmer, R/o Atmakur

He stated that Bhongir & Alair area is totally dried up due to drought. While welcoming the construction of proposed project, he hoped that lakhs of acres of the land in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District would get water and there would be no need to migrate to other places in search of employment from Alair and Bhuvanagiri areas. If the project completed, people, cattle get water facility for lively hood. He sought early execution of the project.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased. Due to which water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production. It increases the agricultural productivity. This project provides the caste based profession /employment in the region. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

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10 Sri Yasa Anji Reddy, Market Committee Director, Mothkur

While welcoming the project, he sought expeditious payment of compensation to the affected farmers.


11 Sri Chandar Goud, Surpanch, Athmakuru

While welcoming the project, he stated that the area was permanently drought stricken area. The filling of local tanks with the water drawn from Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs will help the farming community as the tanks were interconnected and utilise the water for drinking as well as for farming.


12 Sri Alimineti Krishna Reddy, Hon’ble MLC

He supported the Kaleshwaram project, as the water from Musi river is completely polluted and is neither fit for drinking nor for cultivation. Whereas the waters of Godavari is pure and helps in improving ground water levels. He wanted that the two reservoirs should be constructed upto the FTL as designed and the affected farmers to be compensated adequately.


13 Sri G. Pandari

Gowd, Ex-ZP Chairman

While welcoming the construction of project, he stated that the project would help to alleviate the drought problems faced in this area. He sought that affected farmers and people should be compensated adequately.


14 Sri P. Mallaiah, MPTC, Suddala, Gundala Mandal

He stated that the area would become prosperous and benefits more number of farmers. At the same time few farmers would be affected due to loss of lands on account of submergence. The project would help all sections. He supported the construction of the project. Due to construction of the project ground water will increase, which helps to all sectors.

He has supported the project by explaining about the benefits

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15 Sri G. Sriramulu, CPI District Secretary

He stated that his party supported the execution of projects. He stated that Gulabrayi project is yet to be completed. He demanded the implementation of Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and requested the District Collector and other higher officials to visit the affected villages and take opinion of the villagers. He suggested compensating the land by allotting equal extent of land. Similarly, wherever houses were submerged, a new house should be allotted. He stated that registered value of the lands is very less compared to the Market value and demanded that compensation should be paid keeping in view the prevailing market value of such land. He stated that Bommalaramaram Mandal will not get water under this project and take action to provide water. He wanted the Government to indicate the time frame for the completion of project. He wanted that the bunds of the tanks to be strengthened in view of the augmented capacity of tanks due to water received from the reservoirs. Meting should be conducted in Gandhamalla village also. Project should be completed in very short period.


16 Sri N. Narasimha Rao, Ex-Municipal Chairman & BJP General Secretary, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

He demanded that meeting should be conducted in the affected villages. He alleged that not even single affected person was present during this meeting and in fact that people from Gandhamalla Village boycotted the present meeting as a matter of protest against the administration. He further alleged that only few leaders were present in the meeting. He suggested that a meeting should be convened by the District administration in the Collectorate to ascertain the ground reality and adequate compensation should be paid to the affected people and requested to cancel the meeting.


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17 Sri K. V. Narasimha Reddy R/o Venkatapuram, Turkapally

He supported the construction of project to supply water to this region. He requested payment of adequate compensation to the land oustees. If the projects not constructed, Bhongir and Alair areas become deserts.


18 Sri P. Naveen Kumar R/o. BN Thimmapur

He requested that people who sacrificed their lands and other properties to be compensated adequately. He has supported the project.


19 Sri Pinnam Raju R/o. BN Thimmapur

He sought that affected people should be supported by the people benefitted by this project. Government should pay adequate compensation.


20 Sri Narasimhachary, R/o BN Thimmapur

He stated that the area of submergence was known to the people. However, the quantum of compensation to the lands is yet to be made known to the public. He demanded compensation at the rate of Rs.40 lakhs per acre instead of registered value of the land and similarly a built-up house should be given in lieu of house that was affected. He stated that the area had glorious past history of fighting for the rights and justice. He sought immediate reddressal of problems faced by the villagers in respect of getting compensation and resettlement.


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21 Sri Edla Sathi Reddy, BN Thimmapur

He stated that entire N. Thimmapur village submerging in Baswapuram reservoir with 2200 acres of land. He sought compensation of land at the rate of Rs.30-40 lakhs per acre and Rs.15 lakhs in case of individual house and allotment of 250 sq. yds of land for house sites with construction of house by the Government as part of compensation package. He also demanded a job to the affected family in Yadadri Temple. He stated that large extent of land is ceiling land and requested to pay the compensation to the individuals who are in actual possession over the land. He requested that the submerged BN Thimmapur village should be relocated to a new location and the name of the reservoir should be changed as Thimmapur Reservoir.


22 Sri Gollapally Swamy, R/o Peadakandukuru

He stated that there was no water in his village and even toddy and other trees were getting dried up for lack of water. He hoped to get water under this project.


23 Sri Laggam Rameh, Vice-Chairman, Mothkur Market Committee

He informed that the ground water of these areas fallen to very low and supported the project and expects water to 1,50,000 acres of land in Alair would get irrigation under the proposed project. He expects that Alair area would get Florine free water which affects the bones and create health problems to the people.

Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed project.

24 Sri Alimineti Sandeep Reddy, Telugu Desam Party, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

He requested that the meeting should be conducted in the affected villages. As the meeting is conducted in Raigir village, the affected village people faced inconvenience to reach the venue. He stated that the capacity of the Gandhamalla reservoir was increased. He sought assurance from the District Collector for conducting grama sabhas as there is no such provision in the law / Act. Compensation should be paid to the people as requested by the public.


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25 Sri Akavaram Mohan Rao, R/o Alair

He supported the construction of project. He stated that several people migrated to other areas for want of work. He requested the Government to consider payment of compensation as per the market price.


26 Sri M. Rammallu, R/o. Gundala

He stated that he dug 36 bores and only 3 bores are working at present with little water. They are waiting for this project for so many years as it would help the farmers in many villages. He stated that 4 to 5 villages were affected by submergence of land and the government should give good compensation.

Assured that the ground water levels in the area will be increased and help all sections of the community. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

27 Smt. R. Nirmala, Sarpanch, R/o Baswapuram

She sought adequate compensation to the land oustees and construction of new houses and jobs to each family wherever submergence of houses take place. She requested for conducting grama sabha in order to elicit the views of the people on payment of compensation.


28 Sri N. Raji Reddy, ZPTC, Rajapet

He felt that environment would be protected depending on availability of water. He stated that he dug up 38 bore wells without much success. He was confident that Government would look into the issue of compensation to alleviate the problem of land losers. He supported the construction of project.


29 Smt. Gutta Shamantha Reddy, farmer, Alair

She stated that she was the owner of 35 acres of land in Alair Mandal. But she could not get adequate crops and met with financial losses due to non-availability of water. She dug many bore wells but not succeeded, therefore she sold away part of the land to meet the bore well expenses. She stated that construction of this project would provide adequate water to the agriculture as well as for drinking purpose including cattle.

The ground water levels in the area will be increased and help all sections of the community.

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30 Sri Buchi Reddy, ZPTC, Choutuppal

He stated that the affected people were worried over the payment of compensation. Alternate land may be allotted wherever available as an alternate to the acquired land. Wherever houses were submerged, new houses should be constructed by the Government. He assured the support of the people who would be benefitted by the construction of these reservoirs.


31 Sri B.

Chandrashekhar, R/o Alair & Ex-MPTC, Rayagiri

While supporting the proposed project, he informed that the Government accorded priority to water for drinking and irrigation. He hoped that good compensation would be given to the land losers.


32 Sri Siva Raju, R/o Rahimkhanpet

He stated that water was not available in canals already dug in their lands. He asserted his support to the proposed project


33 Sri B. Mallesh, R/o Turkapally

He alleged that very less compensation was paid to the lands acquired for irrigation projects. He demanded compensation of Rs.20 Lakhs per acre. He further stated that no lease amounts were paid to the lands acquired during 4 years.


34 Sri Bhadru Naik, R/o Lappanaik Tanda

He stated that earlier land was acquired for canals, but till today no compensation was paid to them. The people were left in lurches without any relief. In some cases an amount of Rs.1.0 Lakh per acre was paid as compensation which is quite inadequate to make a living. He demanded immediate relief to the people in distress.


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35 Sri Kota Swamy, Sarpanch, Wadaigudem

He stated that meager compensation was paid to the lands whose actual prevailing market cost ranges from Rs.40.0 lakhs to 60.0 lakhs. He stated that the present reservoir capacities may be increased instead of creating new reservoirs. He sought alternate land and house to house for farmers whose lands are acquired for the projects


36 Sri Udutha Vishnu,

Farmer, Baswapur He stated that 30 acres of land was acquired from him and so far no compensation was paid to him. He demanded payment of compensation on par with the prevailing market rates. He has requested to provide alternate lands.


37 Sri Karne Prabhakar, MLC

He appreciated the gesture of the District Collector for proposing to hold meetings in affected villages to settle the issue of compensation. He assured that the construction of Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs would be completed at the earliest. The florosis affected villages would be benefitted due to supply of drinking water. He cited the examples of Mahabubnagar District where Krishna water was supplied and the villages were able to grow their crops on account of assured irrigation. Similarly, Godavari water is supplied in Adilabad District, where people are growing crops under irrigation. The lives of the people have improved after extending irrigation facilities to their lands. He assured that the Government would give good compensation after consulting the people and to the satisfaction of people. Government will complete the Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs for the benefit of the public.

Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed project. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

38 Smt Bujji, R/o Lappanaik Tanda

She wanted the present status and not the new project; they wanted to live their present life. She opposed the project.

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39 Sri Ravula Raju. R/o B.N. Thimmapuram

He stated that farmers of the submergence villages were not extended with credit facilities. He demanded that the process of compensation and resettlement should be expedited to enable them to settle at their new places. Compensation should be in commensurate with prevailing market rates, before taking the lands.


40 Sri Ravula Raju, BC Association, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

He supported the construction of Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs. He sought reduction of the capacity of the reservoirs.

41 Sri Laxminarasaiah, 2nd Ward Member, Baswapuram

He alleged that only Rs.3.50 lakhs offering was paid towards compensation instead of market value Rs.30.0 lakhs per acre. He requested permanent compensation depending on market price


42 Sri Puli Satyanarayana, MPP, Rajapet

He extended his support for the construction of project as the people from Alair and Bhuvanagiri mandals would be benefited due to supply of water for drinking as well as for irrigation purposes

Ground water levels in the area will be increased.

43 Sri Mallesham, MPTC, Vadaparthy

While supporting the project, he requested the Government to pay compensation at the rate of Rs.40.0 lakhs per acre. He also demanded 250 sq. yds of house sites along with construction of house in addition to the land compensation. He also demanded adequate arrangements for resettlement of displaced people and government jobs to the oustes


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44 Sri D. Sridhar Reddy, BJP State Committee Member

While supporting the project, he demanded adequate compensation to the lands acquired for the purpose. He also made it clear that adequate re-settlement arrangements should be ensured to the affected people before commencement of the work. If possible, land to land compensation and construction of new houses should be undertaken as part of resettlement. Employment to the land and house oustees should be provided. He cited the cases of non-payment of compensation to the eligible persons, which should be looked into by the concerned.


This project provides the caste based profession /employment in the region.

45 Sri Yedla Linga Reddy, B.N. Timmapur

He requested payment of adequate compensation. It is preferable to give land to land and house to house compensation as the farmers will continue with their occupation and also to provide government jobs to the educated youth. Land to be provided in the project benefitting villages.


46 Sri Gaddameedi

Ravindar, R/o Peddakandukur, Alair

While welcoming the construction of the project which would benefit the people of Alair and Bhuvanagiri mandals, he stated that they would standby the land losers for getting compensation.


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47 Sri Pylla Shekhar Reddy, MLA, Bhuvanagiri

He extended his full support to the construction of the project. Construction of Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs will help to improve the ground water levels in surrounding areas in addition to the supply of assured water for drinking and irrigation purposes. He pledged his support to the land oustees of Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs. He assured that Government would provide just compensation to them. Soon on completion of new houses, the transshipment of people will take place. He pleaded on behalf of persons who were not vested with legal rights of the land but enjoyment the fruits of it. He requested the authorities to look into the matter and justice should be rendered to those people also. He concluded his speech stating that the people of the area are waiting for supply of Godavari water.


48 Sri Amurth Naik, Upa-Sarpanch, Lappanaik Tanda

While supporting the project, he sought payment of adequate compensation to the land and house losers


49 Sri Valdasu Raju, R/o Timmapur

He extended his support for construction of the project. However, he lamented that people lost agriculture land and they could not take up any other work as they never worked in any other occupations. He sought adequate compensation to the land losers to enable them to purchase the lands at some other places, requested for payment and employment to each family.


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50 Sri G. Bala Raju, R/o Timmapuram

He demanded the payment of compensation as promised to the lands lost by their villagers and to declare the rate of compensation before staring project work.


51 Sri Gongidi Mahender Reddy, PACS chairman, Vangapally

He stated that there was no permanent source of water in Alair constituency. He stated that there was no water in the borewells in Alair and Bhuvanagiri areas. This project will benefit Alair area as water from the reservoirs would flow to those areas which were drought affected. Lappanaik Tanda was resettled as part of Nagarjunasagar project, which should be resettled once again on account acquisition of land for this project. He demanded payment of compensation on par with the payments made in case of Konda Pochamma reservoir.


52 Sri S. Chandramouli, CE(Retd.), Irrigation

He stated that Irrigation projects improve the environmental settings of the area. Due to increase in availability of water, better tree growth will be there and greenery will increase. Irrigation projects are intended to ensure securing of water for drinking and irrigation. He cited the example Nagarjunasagar Project area, where there was substantial improvement in Bio-diversity. Irrigation projects ensures growth of the area and the socio-economic conditions of the people will also improve on account of increased productivity. Supported the project.

• Ground water levels in the area will be increased.

• The project will increase the agricultural productivity.

• Water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production.

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53 Sri M. Prabhakar Reddy, ZPTC, Pochampalli

He stated that Musi waters were contaminated and unfit for irrigation and drinking purposes. The only other source of water would be from Godavari river through Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs only. All three villages which are facing submergence would be rehabilitated and resettled. He assured justice to the people as Government was rendering justice to the people.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

54 Sri Repaka Swamy, Upa-Sarpanch, Vangapalli

While welcoming the project, he sought justice from the Government to the land oustees. There is no problem to any body or environment also


55 Sri G. Somi Reddy,

R/o Kolanupaka He stated that Kolanupaka was facing water crisis despite the existence of stream. It is well known that the Gandhamalla reservoir overflows joins the stream passing through Kolanupaka area. Once flow started, the bores in Kolanupaka area gets charged with water and yield from the bore wells will automatically improved and sustains the irrigation. He supported the project as it would benefit the Kolanupaka area.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased.

56 Smt. Pasya Padma, General Secretary, Telangana Rythu Sangam

She wanted the Government to take necessary steps for resettlement of the effected families. As per her information 6968 families were affected and needs to be resettled. The record indicated 1500, but the details are not available. The record also did not contain the names of the villages and affected persons in those villages. She demanded that Social Impact Assessment to be carried out and placed before the people in appropriate forums. She sought adequate compensation to the displaced persons.


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57 Smt P. Mamatha Reddy, Sarpanch, Tekulasomaram

She stated that she is also one of the land losers and affected by the project. Her sister also losing the land in the project. However, she extended her full support to the project as it would help the people at large. She stated that there is no adverse impact on environment due to construction of the project. The fluoride affected villages will be benefited due to supply of adequate water to the human as well as cattle consumption

• Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed project.

• There will not be any major environmental impact.

58 Smt Y. Balamma, MPTC, Motakonduru

She stated that there is no water even after drilling of bores upto a depth of 1000 feet in their areas. Water is not available for human or cattle consumption. People are going to faraway places in search of work for their livelihood. The people are purchasing water for their daily requirements. She extended her full support to the proposed project as it would provide succor to the driest part of YB District.


59 Sri J. Narasimhulu, Secretary, District Sheep Rearing Farmers Association

He stated that Alair was a drought prone area and availability of water in the villages became problematic. Many people from these villages were migrating to other areas including artisan classes. Many farmers committed suicide due to in agriculture. He supported the proposed project

Ground water levels in the area will be increased and help the farming community.

60 Sri Chandrashekar, NGO, Ramannapet

He stated that the Kaleshwaram project was designed to provide water to the drought stricken areas of the District. He sought implementation of resettlement (R&R) package upto the satisfaction of the affected people. The project will be beneficial to the environment as well as to the people and ensures all round development of the region.


61 Sri Dayakarachary, Sarpanch, Tangedapalli, Choutuppal Mandal

He supported the proposed project as it would benefit 6,000 acres of land in Choutuppal Mandal. He requested the authorities to include the Tangedapally tank for filling the water under Kaleshwaram project as it would benefit nearly 2000 acres of land.


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62 Sri B. Parameshwar, ZPTC, Alair

He extended his full support to the project as Gandhamalla reservoir feeds the Alair Mandal which was afflicted by frequent drought and fluoride problem.

Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed project

63 Sri Prabhakar Reddy, MLA, Munugodu

He stated that Nelapatla and other villages would be benefited by this project as about 6537 acres of land in Choutuppal Mandal going to benefit from this project. He wanted every acre of land should be covered under assured irrigation in Bhuvanagiri, Alair, Choutuppal and Munugodu constituencies. Government promised to provide irrigation water to 1.0 crore acres of land in the state. TSPCB officials observing and nobody raised the issue of adverse environment impact on forest, environment or loss of forest cover. He hoped that the project would be recommended for clearance to MoEF&CC by the TSPCB at the earliest. He said that the water supplied under this project would solve not only the cultivation problem but also the problem of fluorosis in these areas. He assured that suitable compensation would be paid as per the revised Act of 2013 approved by the President of India.


• It increases the agricultural productivity.

• The fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

64 Sri Srinivas, ZPTC, Valigonda

He stated that the proposed project was devoid of any environmental problems. Half of the villages in Valigonda area not getting water. As usually Musi River was highly polluted and not useful for the purpose of consumption or for irrigation in some areas. The people using the contaminated water were also afflicted with various health problems. He wanted that the area be supplied with Godavari water which would reduce the effects of fluoride problem.


65 Sri R. Narasimha Rao, R/o Motakondur

He supported the project as water would be supplied to Alair area lying in semi-arid zone, which is useful to the public and farmers.


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66 Sri S. Nagaraju, MPP, Valigonda

He stated that parts of Nalgonda District was in semi-arid zone and faced with frequent drought like situations. The District is also affected by florosis as the water from bore wells contain high quantity of Florine. Now the present Government is implementing several irrigation schemes for supply of farm water and also to meet the drinking water requirements.


67 Smt Gaddameedi Swapna, MPP, Yadagirigutta

She stated that Lappanaik Tanda would be submerged and needed rehabilitation. She supported the project. Due to construction of the project lakhs of people will be benefitted.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

68 Smt K. Anasuya, MPP, Alair

She thanked the people of affected villages, who sacrificed their lands and other properties for the betterment of people at large. She demanded good R&R package to the affected people and provision of drinking water facilities and supported the project.


• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition.

69 Smt. Sumalata,

Chairman, Agriculture Market Committee, Alair

She stated that this is very good time. All bore wells were dried up in Alair area due to this project the farm sector will be benefitted. She demanded the implementation of good package for resettlement rehabilitation of submerged areas people.


• Compensation will be given as per

the LARR act 2013 or Telangana

State R & R rules will be duly

implemented by the project

proponent and concern authority

dealing with the land acqucition.

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70 Sri Yadi Reddy, R/o Mothkuru

While welcoming the project, he stated that the tanks on Suddala vagu may be filled up with the Godavari water. He requested the authorities to pay compensation as provided in 2013 Act so that the people would get the benefit of higher compensation.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or Telangana State R & R rules will be duly implemented by the project proponent and concern authority dealing with the land acqucition

71 Sri K. Krishnaiah, Vice MPP, Alair Mandal

He lamented that most of the toddy trees in his village dried up and toddy tappers migrated to other places in search of employment. He hoped that the Godavari water from Gandhamalla reservoir would provide water to his village.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased. Due to this the toddy plants will be high in the region, which in turn increases the employment opportunity. Employment preference will be given to the project affected families during the construction activities.

72 Sri K. Pandari, Mandalapalli, Alair Mandal

He stated that he dug up 6 bore wells in his field and all went without any water. People started migrating in search of employment to Hyderabad. He hoped that the Gandhamalla and Baswapur reservoirs would provide water so that the people would get employment in the village itself.


• It increases the agricultural productivity in the region which in turn increases the employment opportunity.

• Employment preference will be given to the project affected families during the construction activities.

73 Smt. Indira, R/o Alair

She stated that water being the essential item, became scarce. Due to drought condition in this area. The water from existing water sources and ground water got polluted due to various reasons including presence of Fluoride. She stated that in olden days people used to collect water on surface and used directly, lived longer without any ailments. She lamented that after drinking the water from bore wells, now the people became older and various problems arising such as premature ageing at the age of 30-35 years and acute joint pains. The project water would solve this problem as Godavari water is pure and without any pollution.


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74 Sri Rajamallaiah, R/o. Alair

He stated that water is essential for survival all and farmers supported the Government with a hope of getting water from Godavari. The problems of farmers will be solved only if they get this project water being a guaranteed source of supply. He supported the project.


• The project will increase the agricultural productivity.

75 Sri B.

Ramachandraiah, State Farmer’s Association

He stated that the people having Patta land other than the villages they are living. Most of the people moved away from their lands on account of various reasons. He requested the authorities to give highest priority for resettlement. He requested the District Administration to sensitize the people on this issue, so that the actual patta holders would get the benefit of compensation and resettlement. He welcomed the project.


76 Sri Pichi Reddy He has stated that Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District is located at an average elevation of 1200 feet above MSL. The area is known driest region and supply of water from this project to more than 2.0 lakhs acres would definitely bring cheer among the people. He extended his support for better compensation to the farmers whose lands were acquired for water storage reservoirs.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased and provide sufficient water for drinking.

77 Sri N. Ramachandra Reddy, R/o Ammanabole and Vice Chairman, Alair Market Committee

Firstly, he extended warm greetings to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, being an awardee of ‘Karshaka Ratna’. He felt that water provides required sustenance to trees and in turn help to improve the environment of the area. He assured that the problems of land oustees would be looked into and reiterated the policy of the Government to ensure the welfare of farmers.


78 Sri A. Yadagiri Goud, Gundlapalli

He pointed out that previous rulers never bothered to construct this type of projects which extended to large extent of the State. He stated that provision of water would automatically improve the environmental setting of the area and gives impetus to the growth of the area.

Ground water levels in the area will be increased and provide sufficient water for drinking.

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79 Sri K. Narasaiah, Market Committee Director, Bavipeta

He felt that the project provides sufficient water for drinking as well as for cultivation. This in turn helps to improve the environmental setting of the entire area. He stated that the land oustees never opposed the project, they only demanded for better compensation and allotment of alternate land wherever possible. He supported the project.

• Ground water levels in the area will be increased and provide sufficient water for drinking.

• Also it increases the agricultural productivity.

80 Sri P. Satyanarayana, PACS Director, R/o Gundlapalli

He informed that the bore well dug by him in his land could provide water to irrigate one acre of land only instead of 5 acres due to poor ground water levels. He hoped that with the commencement of Godavari water supply, the ground water position would improve an agriculture would become commercially viable preposition. He supported the proposed project.


• Due to the project it increases the agricultural productivity.

81 Sri K. Mahendar, R/o Bahupet

He supported the proposed implementation of the project. He also sought payment of compensation to the land losers on par with the prevailing prices.


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82 Sri Vijaya Reddy, NGO, Nalgonda

He disputed the contents of the EIA Report. He stated that the project was originally contemplated in the year 2011 itself and a Pylon was erected to commemorate the commencement of the construction of the project. As per his version, the EIA report did not bring out the soil characteristics of the area which was broadly classified into 4 categories. He raised the issue of requirement of water for irrigating each acre of land falling in the above categories and for computation of cumulative requirement of water for the entire ayacut proposed under this project. He stated that the report was incomplete and the entire report was not made available to them. He stated that he carried out extensive research on this subject and experience gained in Nagarjuna Sagar Command Area. He suggested to update the EIA and EMP Report prepared by the EPTRI before sending it to the MoEF&CC.


83 Sri R. Siddaiah, Ex-Sarpanch, Motakonduru

While welcoming the project, he gave a suggestion to collect money from the beneficiaries of the project to extend necessary assistance such as payment of compensation to the land oustees and creating necessary infrastructure in the resettled colonies.


84 Sri D. Ravindar Reddy, Motakonduru

He appreciated the gesture of government in conceiving this project to supply water to 360 villages in this District. He cited the shortage of fodder to the cattle experienced in this region and hoped that the proposed project would bring necessary relief to the farmers.


• Due to the project it increases the agricultural productivity and fodder to the cattels.

85 Sri Aggidi Balaiah,

R/o Motakonduru He felt that there would be success on farm front on account of this project. He appreciated the sacrifices made by the people who are losing their land due to submergence to serve the drought areas of the District.


• Due to the project it increases the agricultural productivity.

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86 Sri Y. Chennakesava Reddy, NGO, Hyderabad

While welcoming the project, he wanted the payment of compensation as per the latest Act, of 2013 to all land losers. Secondly, he demanded a job in Government or Government organizations to each family of land oustees, whose lands were acquired for creation of the project.


87 Sri Yeshala Ashok, Ex-MPTC, Baswapur

He sought translated version of Executive Summary. He also wanted all information in local language to enable the common man to access the same. There is no clarity on ceiling lands in BN Timmapur and settlement is yet to be completed. He categorically stated that nobody was opposing the project. Only they seek justice in fixing the compensation amount.


88 Sri Jampala Hanumantha Reddy, R/o Alair

He alleged that the DPR reports were prepared basing on false data. He wanted that the alignment of the canals need to be changed to provide more area to be covered.

All the issues raised by the speaker were noted.

89 Sri J. Satyanarayana, R/o Mandalapalli

He stated that Bikkiri vagu provides irrigation to the local ayacut. He wanted that the irrigation to be extended to an area covering 2.0 lakhs acres of land. He supported the project.


90 Sri A. Ramu, R/o Mandalapalli

He supported the project and wanted early execution of the project to enable them to reap the benefits.


91 Sri P. Dasaradha, R/o Mandalapalli

He supported the project as the water would quench the thirst of lakhs of people, who were reeling under drought.


92 Sri M. Venkataiah, R/o Baswapur

He supported the project in the larger interest of the people and the region. He requested for early completion of the project.


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93 Sri K. Ailaiah, Sarpanch, Datarapalli

He stated that he losing 2.0 acres of land and another bit of 3.0 acres of land would be benefitted by getting water from the project. He stated that he planted 5,000 plants on the adjacent hillocks under Make India Green- Haritha Haram programme as part of improving environment and to benefit the ecology of the area as a whole. He stated that the entire plantation would be handed over to the Government. He whole heartedly supported the Kaleshwaram project.


• Due to the project it increases the agricultural productivity and increase greeny in the area.


Project – Peddapally District



1. Sri S.Rajender, Peddapally

He welcomed the project. After formation of Telangana, the Govt. has taken a big task for reverse pumping of water from Godavari (Kaleshwaram). He stated that water is an essential commodity and the proposed project will boost all sectors of environment & socio economic conditions of life. Earlier governments have not constructed projects from decades which lead to drought conditions in this region. He welcomed the project and has no objection for the construction of the project. He expressed that 200 TMC of water is going waste into the Sea and this project ensures effective utilization of Godavari River water and also improves SRSP Project ayacut. He thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana for identifying Medigadda location for construction of barrage. He expressed that the Telangana State will be drought free after completion of the Project.


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2. Sri Shankar Goud , Manthani

He welcomed the project and informed that he belongs to toddy tapper family and thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana for formation of Telangana State. He stated that the project is envisaged to harness River Godavari water and construction of 3 barrages across River Godavari at Medigadda, Annaram, Sundilla which will be beneficial to the farmers to raise 3 crops every year. He requested the authorities to complete the project at the earliest.

He has supported the project and enumerated the benefits.

3. Sri G.Chandramouli, Kamanpur

He welcomed the Project and stated that construction of any project involves land acquisition. At present River Godavari water in the rainy season is being discharged into sea. He felt that such projects are necessary for effective utilization of water for irrigation which interns helps all sectors of life.


4. Sri Atthe Chandramoli, Lakkaram

He welcomed the lift irrigation project across River Godavari. He stated that the Govt. of Telangana is constructing the project to utilize the water, which is being wasted and presently letting into Sea. He opined that the project will boost the economy of Telangana state and enhance the living conditions of the people in all sectors.


5. Sri T.Dayakar, Sulthanabad

He welcomed the lift irrigation project across River Godavari. He thanked the Govt. of Telangana for constructing the project which helps the irrigation sector of Telangana.


6. Sri Tula Manohar, Potlapally

He welcomed the proposed project. He informed that Peddapally District is dependent on agriculture and SRSP is devoid of water due to scanty rainfall and projects constructed over River Godavari in Maharashtra State. There are no negative environmental impacts due to this project, but it will boost the ecosystem in the state


7. Sri G. Purushotham Rao, Peddapally

He welcomed the proposed project. He informed that the reverse pumping of water from the Godavari will boost the irrigation in drought prone areas of Telangana and will improve socioeconomic conditions in Telangana.


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8. Sri Dasari Manohar Reddy Hon'ble MLA, Peddapally

He welcomed the project. He explained the drought situation in Telangana state before construction of Sri Ramsagar Project on River Godavari. After formation of Telangana state, the Govt. has taken up irrigation projects to boost the agriculture sector and this project will provide drinking water and water for irrigation in 18 lakh acres though canals, tunnels, reservoirs etc. Such major projects will require land acquisition and land acquisition is not an issue, as the Govt. will resolve all compensation issues. He stated that the project will cater the water needs of Telangana state, stops suicides of farmers and shall uplift socio economic conditions of society. The project will also stabilize the ayacut of SRSP.

He has supported the project. Project proponent has informed that due to the irrigation facilities the farmers will be assured with irrigation facilities.

9. Sri Mylaram Narayana, Kanukula village

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram Project and thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana State for taking up this project. He also appealed to the public to support this project. He opined that this will help all sectors of people and improves village environment.


10. Sri Balaji Rao, Ex-Sarpanch, Kodurupaka

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He explained the requirement of the Kaleshwaram Project as availability of water in SRSP is reduced due to construction of projects in the upstream side of River Godavari in Maharashtra state. He also stated that project is proposed to be constructed near Medigadda considering more availability of water and to avoid letting out of water into Sea.


11. Sri Uppu Rajkumar, Peddapally

He welcomed the project and reminded that the aspiration for formation of Telangana State was started with a need for water, employment and utilization of funds for own state. He also said that 70% of the State population depends on agriculture and therefore the project is needed for benefitting 13 districts of Telangana State. He stated that this project will not have any negative impact on environment and it will improve other sectors like fishing.


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12. Sri Krishnamurthy, Retd. Chief Engineer

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project benefitting 13 districts of Telangana State. He also appreciated the Re-engineering of this project for increasing the water availability. He stated that there will not be any negative impacts on the environment, instead, it maintains the balance of the environment by improving the socio-economic conditions of all sectors. He also stated on behalf of all retired engineers that they are awaiting the completion of the project.


13. Sri Srinivas, Uppatla He welcomed the authorities for conducting public hearing. But, he raised question on the venue of public hearing and stated that the public hearing shall be conducted at villages where lands are acquired for the project. He opined that out of 1000 no.of land loosers, only 200 land loosers have attended the hearing because of transportation problem. He stated that some crops like cotton will be affected due to excess moisture content near the barrages due to storage of water. He anticipated some ill-health effects due to water storage in barrages. While Sri Srinivas, Uppatla was speaking, public protested against the remarks, meanwhile Sri D.Sridhar Babu, Former Minister entered and small disturbance occurred for about 20 minutes due to raising of slogans infavour and against various political parties and also infavour and against the project on compensation issues. The District Collector appealed to the public to maintain calm and continued the proceedings of public hearing by requesting the next speaker Sri Gotte Ravinder, Peddapally to speak and express his views on the project

As per the EIA Notification, 2006, the public hearing venue should be in the vicinity of the project components and accordingly the venue was fixed.

14. Sri Gotte Ravinder, Peddapally

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and location of Medigadda barrage in view of the water availability and utilization of River Godavari water for irrigation in drought prone districts of Telangana. He also appreciated the efforts for revival of SRSP (Sri Ram Sagar Project) ayacut. He thanked the Hon’ble chief minister of Telangana state for taking up this project


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15. Sri Kota Ravinder, Ramagundam

He welcomed the project and thanked the Hon’ble Chief minister of Telangana state. He stated that the water availability in River Godavari will be useful for irrigation in drought prone Districts of Telangana.


16. Putta Madhu, Hon'ble MLA, Manthani

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and alleged that the opposition party has plotted against the project by intervening in the public hearing process and by filing cases in the Hon’ble court. He also informed that water will be available in River Godavari throughout the year after completion of this lift irrigation project. He stated that all are welcoming the project. He expressed that Telangana state will be drought free after completion of the project. He opined that this project will not have any negative impacts on the Environment and it will improve the socio-economic conditions of all sectors.


17. Sri Raguveer Singh, Peddapally

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram Project. He informed that the construction of project with barrages at Medigadda, Annaram & sundilla useful for irrigating one crore acres of land in Telangana. He also stated that the project will improve the socio-economic conditions of all sectors. He stated that environmental clearance for this project is necessary and requested the authorities to facilitate the issue of EC to this project at the earliest.


18. Sri Gumpula Sampath Kumar, Sarpanch, Gumpula (V)

He welcomed the project and stated that till now no government has supplied enough water for irrigation. He thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana for the proposed project.


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19. Sri Balka Suman, Hon’ble MP, Peddapally

He welcomed the project. He reminded that public hearing is a platform for eliciting views on environment issues concerned to the project. He alleged that one of the opposition party is trying to disrupt the public hearing process. He stated that Telangana Govt. has entered into an agreement with the Maharashtra Govt. to construct barrages across River Godavari. He also stated the proposed project will facilitate irrigation in about one crore acres of land in Telangana. He stated that 200 TMC of water is going waste into Sea and this project ensures effective utilization of River Godavari water and stabilization of SRSP Project ayacut area. He stated that the Govt. is taking all required steps for completion of the projects in the state along with Kaleshwaram Project. He stated that everyone in Telangana state are supporting the project.


20. Sri Gunda Mallesh, CPI, Ex.MLA, Bellampally

He welcomed the project, on behalf of the farmers and his party. He stated that the project is a major boost for the irrigation sector in Telangana. He also stated that the project will irrigate lands across the state and also supply water for drinking and for industries in Telangana. He opined that the Govt. has to take opinions from other parties for implementation of the project and Rs. 20 lakhs per acre shall be paid as compensation to the land loosers.


21. Sri Burra Shankar Goud, Begumpet, Ramagiri (V)

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and stated the importance of water and its role in all sectors of the society. He thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana for taking up the proposed project. He requested the authorities for issue of environmental clearance to the project at the earliest.


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22. Sri T. Bhanu Prasad, Hon’ble MLC

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram project. He thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana for taking up the project. He stated that two rivers i.e., Krishna and Godavari Rivers are flowing through the state, but non-availability of water is observed in two Rivers due to construction of Projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra states. In this situation this project harnesses water from River Godavari which is a major boon to Telangana state. He stated that there will not be any negative impact on environment due to the project whereas it will improves the ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of the project and its positive impacts in Telangana state.


23. Sri E. Shankar Reddy, IDC

He welcomed the project. He thanked the Hon’ble the Chief Minister of Telangana and the engineers of project for early initiation. He stated that Kaleshwaram Project is the only hope for the Telangana people keeping in view of the condition of SRSP for the past 10 years due to construction of projects in upstream side of River Godavari in Maharashtra and non-availability of water in Krishna River. He stated that 200 TMC of water is going waste into Sea and this project ensures effective utilization of Godavari River water for various purposes in the state and improves SRSP Project ayacut area.


24. Sri N.Vijayanand, Vidyavanthula Vedika

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram project and briefed the water scarcity in Telangana state. He stated that this project will benefit both agricultural and industrial sectors. He stated that there will not be any negative impact on environment due to the project whereas it improves the ecosystem. He requested for issue of environmental clearance at the earliest.


25. Smt. Sunitha, MPP Peddapally

She welcomed the project and thanked the Hon’ble chief minister of Telangana for taking up this project. She stated that everyone will be benefitted by this project and it will improve socio-economic conditions of all sectors.


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26. Sri Ganapathi Rao, SE (Retd.)

He welcomed the project and stated that the re-engineering of the project will provide additional water for increase in ayacut area as well as stabilization of the SRSP ayacut. He stated that the project will not generate any pollution and instead it will benefit the environment.


27. Sri Sangram Singh,Telangana Jagruthi

On behalf of the organization he welcomed the project. He stated that the project will boost agriculture and other sectors of livelihood in the state. The project will help immensely for irrigation in the region.



Project – Nalgonda District

S.No.

Name of Proposer & Village


1 Sri B. China Venkat Reddy, R/o Gundrampally

While welcoming the proposed canal, he categorically stated that he was prepared to hand over the required land to the canal, which would pass through his fields. He sought compensation as per the prevailing market price and justice to land loosers.


2 Sri B. Biksham Reddy, R/o Gundrampalli

He has stated that the ground water levels reached alarming level and severe drought conditions prevailed in Chityala Mandal. Even the yield of water is very less in the existing bore wells and the area is experiencing scarcity of drinking water for human consumption as well as for cattle and sheep. This canal project would help in improving the living conditions by supplying water for drinking and irrigation. This project is a blessing to the farmers of the area. He requested the officials to send favourable reports to the MoEF&CC to secure clearance to the project.

Assured that the water levels in the area will rise on the completion of the project. All efforts would be made to get early clearance for the project from MoEF&CC.

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3 Sri B. Sattaiah, R/o. Chityala

He whole heartedly supported the project. Chityala Mandal is located on higher elevation contour and ground water was affected by Flourosis. He thanked the Government for bringing Godavari water to this part of the State. The proposed canal would be traversing through partly patta lands and partly assigned lands. He sought compensation to the lands proposed to be acquired by the Government

• Assured that the fluorosis problem would be solved due to ground water recharge by the proposed barrages and reservoirs and

• Compensation would be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

4 Sri Ch. Ravindar, Chityala While welcoming the project, he stated that he was engaged in cultivation and the bores dug by him could not support agriculture due to low ground water levels and the area was subjected to drought very frequently. He stated that 15 out of 20 bores dug by him dried up and the available water was just sufficient to meet the requirements of cattle and sheep only. He further claimed that farmers in his Mandal were selling away the lands due to heavy losses. He stated that the proposed canal would help all the villages in this Mandal except Ellikatta Village which was left out and remained un-served and requested to supply water to this villages also.

He was informed that with the completion of the project ground water would rise and the villagers would not face drought making agriculture profitable. The ground water would improve in the villages adjoining to the command area even if the village is not served directly with flow irrigation and would be able to tap the ground water.

5 Sri C. Laxminarsaiah, SE (Retd), Nakrekal

While supporting the construction of Kaleshwaram project, he narrated his experiences in earlier projects such as Musi, Srisailam Left Branch Canal (SLBC), SRSP Phase-II and their irrigation potentials to irrigate drought prone areas and Flourosis affected Nalgonda District. He stated that Government redesigned the project to extend the irrigation to larger extent than previously designed capacities. The areas of Nalgonda District are falling at the tail-end of this project. He complimented the Government for bringing more areas with least impact on environment i.e. with least area of submergence of land.

Assured that the water would reach even at the tail end of the project and give water for irrigation and also improve the ground water potential.

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6 Sri Gutta Sukhendar Reddy, MP, Nalgonda

He lauded the gesture of the Government for prioritizing irrigation sector. He has stated that Nalgonda District is covered under Krishna river catchment. Though the area falls in Krishna catchment, there is no water in Krishna River, in contrast Godavari has surplus water and this year so far about 400 TMC ft of water was let out into the sea. Unfortunately, there is no water in Nagarjuna Sagar or Srisailam projects and water is yet to reach these reservoirs. Whereas Godavari has surplus and every year nearly 1500-2000 TMC ft of water is let out into sea. Godavari water would be diverted to this part of the area by the construction of a Barrage at Medigadda across Godavari River through Basawapur reservoir. Now there is a chance to get water under this project. Totally 29,169 acres of land in two mandals would be brought under irrigation. If there is water, environment gets improved automatically due to increase in tree cover and there is no adverse impact on environment. He stated that land acquisition would be completed as Government was keen to complete the project at the earliest and hoped that within two years the water would be released to the lands. He assured that the people who were affected due to submergence would be paid adequate and justified compensation under the provisions of latest 2013 Act. He supported the project for all round development of the area.

It was clarified that land Compensation would be paid as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

7 Sri R. Krishnaiah, R/o Gundrampalli & Ex-PACS Chairman

He stated that the area was affected by drought. It is rare opportunity to get water. He wanted that especially farming community and people in general should support this project.

He has upported the project.

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8 Sri M. Mallaiah, Sarpanch, Veliminedu

He stated that Chityal Mandal is severely affected by drought and crops failed resulting in heavy losses. He thanked the Government for taking up this project and sought speedy implementation of the project so to enable the people to get the benefit and relief from drought conditions. The compensation may be given as per the 2013 Act and he also requested to provide small bridges wherever farmer’s land is divided into two parts due to the canal.

Compensation would be paid

as per the LARR act 2013 of

GoI/ State R&R rules.

9 Sri Yella Reddy, SE (Retd.), I&CAD. Department

While welcoming the construction of proposed project, he stated that the State was allocated 300 TMC ft of Krishna water and 900 TMC ft of Godavari water. He informed that he worked in SLBC project which was designed to irrigate 4,25,000 acres in Nalgonda District. As there is no water in Krishna River, it is necessary to divert Godavari water to benefit large extent of area. So far more than 37 lakh acres were brought under irrigation and equal extent of area would be provided with water now. He sought more water to irrigate more area in the District.

Water would be supplied to all

the villages as per the command

area provided in the project. In

addition the project would

improve the ground water

potential.

10 Sri M. Bhaskar Rao, MLA, Miryalaguda

He whole heartedly supported this project. He stated that there was no water in Krishna river and whereas Godavari had surplus water. He stated that the Hon’ble Chief Minister gave a three hour audio-visual presentation to all public representatives of the State on irrigation potential and on implementation of proposed projects to irrigate 1.0 crore acres in the State. The people of the State will be benefitted with the diversion of Godavari water and diversion of water through lifting will be the lasting solution to overcome the scarcity of water.


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11 Sri Gundaboina Saidulu, R/o Chityala

While welcoming the project, he stated that the area was permanently drought stricken and fluoride affected and the available water was not potable. The rice cooked out of this water turns yellowish in colour. He felt that the water from this project would improve the socio-economic condition of the people. The fisheries wealth will increase due to increased holding capacity of water.

• Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed barrages and reservoirs.

• Increases in the water in lakes and tanks, in turn would increase the fish production and improvement in the income of the fishermen in the region.

12 Smt Battu Aruna, MPP, Chityala

She supported the Kaleshwaram project as the water would benefit 15 villages of this mandal. Chityala mandal is a dought prone area. There would be no shortage of water for human and as well as for cattle once the project is completed.


13 Sri Anjaneyulu, R/o Sunkanapalli

He extended his support to the project and stated that the area was habited by mainly backward communities. About 22 acres of land of this village was under acquisition. He sought that affected farmers and people should be compensated adequately as per the prevailing market rates.

It was clarified that the compensation would be paid as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

14 Sri Banda Srisailam, Telangana Rythu Sangam District Secretary

He stated that no acquisition had taken place so far in package No.15 of the project. He has requested that the list of affected farmers and the details of the lands proposed to be acquired and related information on project to be exhibited in Gram Panchayath. He stated that public hearing was held in the year 2009 and again now conducting the public hearing i.e. in 2017 for the same project. He demanded the payment of compensation as per the 2013 Act and in accordance with the prevailing land prices.

It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules and the District collector would assure adequate compensation.

15 Sri E. Venkanna, R/o Sunkanapalli

He stated that he ceded the land for excavation of canal and sought good compensation.

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16 Sri Yadaiah, R/o Sunkanapalli

He stated that people were poor who own meager land of less than one acre. People in his village are mainly dependent on land and demanded payment of adequate compensation or equal amount of land in other place to the affected people.

It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

17 Sri Bhuvanagiri Devender, Telangana Jagruthi

He supported the construction of project to supply water to this region. Though small extent of land would be submerged, but larger area gets benefitted with the supply of Godavari water.


18 Sri Nune Venkataswamy, Praja Porata Samithy, Chityala

He stated that Chityala and Narketpalli mandals were facing severe drought conditions. The farmers whoever raised the crops with the available scarce water could not escape hailstorms in summer season and people were deprived of good harvest. He cited that there used to be as many as 25 rice mills and now most of them were closed due to non-availability of adequate quantity of raw paddy, only few para-boiled rice mills still continued their operations in Chityala. People were eagerly waiting for water from Dharmareddipalli and Pillaipalli canals of Musi River. Both canals were yet to be completed. Water was expected from Godavari, Krishna and Musi Rivers to meet the needs of the people. No compensation was paid so far to the lands acquired for excavation of Dharmareddipalli canal or Pillaipalli canal. He requested that people who sacrificed their lands and other properties to be compensated adequately.


19 Sri Imrala Mallesh, MPTC, Chityala

He stated that he was a mechanic by birth. Chityala mandal is a drought prone area. He assured full support to the project. Government should pay adequate compensation to the farmers whose lands were acquired for canal. The project would help in development of the area and their children would get good education.


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20 Sri Cherukupally Mahesh, R/o Gundrampally

He stated that he lost 7.5 acres of land. He sought adequate compensation for the land. About 50 acres of land in Gundrampalli village was going to be acquired for this project. The present market price of the land is around Rs.20 lakhs per acre. He demanded that a double bed room house and a govt job to be allotted to the land loosers.


21 Smt. G. Sri Laxmi, Sarpanch, Chityala

She stated that there is no water in the existing sources and Chityala village is devoid of water tank. She hoped that the Godavari water would tide over the drinking water as well as farm water crisis of the Chityala.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

22 Sri Y. Krishna, MPTC, Chityala

He expressed confidence that Godavari water would enable the farmers to maximize the crop yields. He thanked the Government for extending the benefit of Godavari water to this area.


23 Sri Yadaiah, R/o Gundrampalli

He stated that the ground water contained Fluorides. The lands of his village were purchased by the Ramky Enterprises at the rate of Rs.18 lakhs per acre. The said land was acquired from the weaker sections and scheduled caste farmers. He demanded that the compensation for the lands to be acquired for the project should pay the same price to avoid any controversy.

It was clarified that compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

24 Sri K. Linga Reddy, Milk Society President

He requested the farmers to cooperate with the Government for the excavation of the canal which would bring Godavari water to the Mandal. Sacrifices made by few people would help the larger number of people.


25 Smt K. Padma, Chairperson Market Committee, Chityala

She stated that Telangana State was formed to fulfill the aspiration of the people. Several welfare measures were being implemented by the Government to benefit the people. She exhorted the people to extend their cooperation to make Telangana as a golden state.


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26 Sri G. Yadagiri, R/o Chityala

He stated that Kaleshwaram is one of the biggest project in India as well as in Asia. Chityal is devoid of any lake to store water. He requested the officials concerned to form a water tank. Though there are four small ponds, the storage of water is not sufficient to charge the ground water. The storage of project water will help to recharge the ground water levels. The lake will also help fishermen to increase their fishery wealth.



• The water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production.

• This also increases the employment for the fishermen in the region.

27 Sri Dharma Raju, R/o

Ramannapeta He complained that Dharmareddipalli canal could not cater the needs of 20 acres of land. Land was acquired. But no compensation was ever paid to the people who lost the land for excavation of canal.

It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

28 Sri K. Venkatesham, R/o Pedakaparthi

He stated that the proposed canal would pass through their farm lands. He sought adequate compensation to the lands acquired for the canal.

It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

28 Smt P. Mallamma, R/o Chityala

She said that there was no land to cultivate and to support their family. She sought land for cultivation purpose.

With the completion of the

project employment

opportunities would improve.

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29 Sri Vijaya Reddy, NGO, Nalgonda

He stated that the EIA should be prepared as per the approved Terms of Reference (ToR). He alleged that the EIA and EMP was prepared within three months from the date of issue of ToR without collecting sufficient field data. The consultants are yet to determine the extent of area to be brought under irrigation under various reservoirs and canal systems. Types of soil and its characteristics are not indicated in the EIA and the quantum of water required for raising specific crops in particular soil is also not stated anywhere. He further alleged that South Telangana was deprived of its share of Godavari water. He has reservations over quantum of water that is going to be made available under this project. The waters of Nagarjuna Sagar / Srisailam dams are not able to cater to the needs of even 5.0 lakhs acres of ayacut in Nalgonda District, how 180 TMC ft of water from Kaleshwaram project will be able to irrigate 18.26 lakhs acres of land. He has also alleged that justice has not been extended to the farmers who have lost their lands under acquisition and sought adequate compensation to overcome the loss.

It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules. Any shortcoming found in the draft report would be attended before submitting the final report to MoEF&CC and project clearance would be sought.

30 Sri Gutta Jithendar Reddy, R/o Nalgonda

He stated that one would not find any greenery up to Nakrekal as the area became drought prone with least rainfall in Nalgonda District. If water is available, pollution levels dissipate automatically. Farmers were affected due to Dharmareddipalli and Pillaipalli canals, as even after a lapse of 15 years water could not be supplied through these canals. The area is experiencing frequent drought conditions, correspondingly milk yield / production from this area is also dwindling. He expressed confidence that this project would boost the morale and economy of the people of Chityala and Narketpalli mandals.

Assured that the compensation

will be given as per the LARR

act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R

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31 Sri Narendar Reddy, MPTC, Kondalvai

He extended support to the project. He hailed this project would provide water to the drought prone area of the District. He requested the people not to obstruct the project on minor issues and assured that the issue of compensation would be discussed separately with the people.


32 Sri Kasarla Yellaiah, R/o Gundrampally

He stated that he was losing 10 guntas of land under acquisition process. He sought adequate compensation to the land as per prevailing market price.


33 Sri Mohan Reddy, R/o Vattimarthi

He wanted the farmer community to support the project unequivocally. Nobody should oppose this project as almost all Gram Panchayaths would get water. He stated that compensation was received in the case of Dharmareddipalli canal project in his village.


34 Sri Bhaskar, R/o Gundrampalli

He demanded payment of compensation on par with the prevailing market rates. Securing agriculture land became difficult at the ruling price since his village is situated adjacent to National Highway.


35 Sri P. Narsi Reddy, R/o Chityala

He opined that both Krishna and Godavari projects avoided Chityala Mandal. He expressed his happiness that this Mandal was included in Kaleshwaram project. This project will improve the ground water in the area also.


36 Sri K. Narasimha, Ex-MPTC, Gundrampalli

He stated that he would be losing all of his 28 guntas of land and sought equitable compensation to his land. He stated that the prevailing market price is Rs.20 lakhs per acre in his village and he expects that the compensation should be paid on that basis.


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37 Sri Kancharla Bhoopal Reddy, Secretary, TDP

He stated that Chityala Mandal was located on higher elevation and situated at the tail end of Dharmareddipalli and Pillaipalli canals. He extended full support to the project as most of the villages of this Mandal would get water, an essential lifeline for existence. Even after a lapse 14 years Dharmareddipalli canal remained incomplete due to negligence and apathy of successive Governments. He stated that land was a hereditary property. Land to land compensation is highly preferable as the farmers usually do not posses any other skill except farming. He felt that there should be no forcible acquisition of land in any case and amicable settlement was a better option. He demanded a compensation of Rs.20 lakhs per acre.


38 Sri P. Budhudu, R/o Chityala

He stated that water could be supplied either from Krishna or Godavari. There are no canals or reservoirs in this part of the District. He supported the construction of canals and reservoirs under this project.


39 Sri Ch. Nagesh, Ex-Sarpanch, Chityala, CPM Party

He extended his support for the construction of the project as the people from Chityala and Narketpalli mandals would be benefitted. Several bore wells went dry and people were facing hardship due to reduced yield of water. Nobody opposed this project, since the area would be benefited due to supply of water for drinking as well as for irrigation purposes. He demanded compensation of Rs.20 lakhs per acre.


40 Sri Sunanda Reddy, NGO, Nalgonda

While extending his support to the project, he felt that several irrigation projects were under performing due to various reasons. Several irrigation projects were silted resulting in reduction of storage capacity. There will be direct impact on supply of water from the projects / reservoir due to reduced storage to tail end areas.

Adequate measure would be taken to prevent silting of the reservoirs and supply of water up to tail end

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41 Sri K. Narendar Reddy, Telangana Vikasa Samithi

He extended full support to the project stating that the State was formed to utilise its resources, jobs and water for the betterment of its people. He stated that a workshop was held recently on the methods to utilize every drop of water and collect the rain water for use during non-rainy days. He hoped that there should not be any opposition from any quarter. He appealed to the Government to provide excellent package to the land oustees, so that the affected people would be satisfied.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

42 Sri Y. Chandra Reddy He stated that there was no drinking water in the villages including Chityala. Even Fluoride affected water was also not available in the bore wells. He felt that people should invariably support this project as water would be supplied for drinking as well as for agriculture purpose.

Assured that the fluorosis problem will be reduced due to ground water recharge by the proposed barrages and reservoirs.

43 Sri Saibaba, R/o Kommaigudem

He stated that he was a retired Defence employee. After retirement, he purchased 5 acres agriculture land in this village with his retirement benefits and interest in agriculture. Being a farmer he incurred financial losses in the last 7 years. One of the reason is non-availability of water for cultivation purpose. He appealed to the Government to work out the modalities for payment of compensation in case of land losers and compensation should be judicious. All land oustees should be brought to common platform. He said that there would be no objection for the implementation of the canal project.


44 Sri Ailesh, R/o Chityala Welcomed the construction of the project which would benefit the people of Chityala and Narketpalli mandals. Water would be made available to the maximum extent of land if possible to every acre of land. He stated that the present Government took up the de-silting of irrigation tanks under Mission Kakatiya. He thanked the Government for providing assured water for drinking and irrigation under Kaleshwaram project.


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45 Sri Vemula Veeresham, MLA, Nakrekal

He extended his full support to the construction of the project as irrigation would be provided to 29,169 acres of land. Water from Godavari will help to improve the ground water levels in surrounding areas in addition to the supply of assured water for drinking and irrigation purposes. Public hearing is a statutory requirement under Environment Act to enable the project to obtain clearance. Earlier, the engineers from this region could not express their concerns before the Government. The Hon’ ble Chief Minister is keen to complete all irrigation projects by completing the land acquisition process as early as possible. He appealed to the people to cooperate with the Government in this endeavor to create Golden Telangana.


46 Sri S. Yadagiri, Sarpanch, Gundrampalli

While supporting the project, he made a strong plea for payment of adequate and judicious compensation to the land losers. He stated that the bore wells in his village were dried up totally. There was severe shortage of water even sewage water was not available.

• Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules

47 Sri Ailaiah, Sarpanch, Sunkanapalli

He extended his support for construction of the project. He sought adequate compensation to the land losers to enable them to purchase the lands at some other places. Most of the land losers are from SC and other weaker sections owning the land extent below one acre. In most of the cases, people came forward to hand over the land for the excavation of Pillaipalli canal. He hoped that the Godavari water would turn the area into a green meadow. He sought justice in payment of compensation to the acquired land.


48 Smt K. Mallamma, R/o Sunkanapalli

She sought compensation to the land lost by her. She stated that she was support less with young children and without husband.


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1. Sri. M. Shyam Prasad Reddy,, General Secretary, Telangana Retired Engineers Association

He expressed that the Kaleshwaram Project is the lifeline of the Telangana State. The project covers 7 old districts of the 10 old districts of the state (before bifurcation of districts). The project would bring about 18 Lakh hectares of land under irrigation. He expressed that in the combined state there were projects completed but water is not fully available. For example under SRSP project about 14 Lakh acres have to be irrigated but water is available only to 5 or 6 lakh acres. Hence, under this project the balance area has been taken up for ayacut stabilization. He stated that the project is envisaged to have stabilization of 18 Lakh acres of ayacut under the existing projects and also to have new ayacut of 18 Lakh acres, with a total ayacut of 36 lakh acres. As such the project is a boon to Telangana state. There is no damage to the environment even to the extent of 1% due to the project. This project would not pollute the water or air. The irrigation projects would help in improving the environment. There would be improvement of biodiversity. There would be recharging of ground water and there would be improvement in the living standards. He further informed that, the only possibility of obtaining water for state is to obtain from Godavari or Krishna rivers. Today’s situation is that there is no water in Krishna river even for drinking purposes. Hence the other possibility is only to obtain water from Godavari. That river also would get water after confluence of river Pranahita. Accordingly, the government has planned and re-engineered to supply water from Medigadda, which is after confluence of Pranahita, to all the water required regions of the state. The purpose of shifting from Tummidihetti to Medigadda is the same. It was planned to draw water at the rate of 2 TMC per day or even 3 TMC per day. Earlier, in the combined state the Pranahita – Chevella project was modified as Kaleswaram project. In the earlier project, the capacities of the reservoirs were not even 15 TMC, but in the present project it is planned to construct reservoirs of cumulative capacity of about 150 TMC. He informed that, the 85% of earlier Medak district was in Godavari basin & 15% is in river Krishna basin. However, there was no water available to the

He has supported the project and explained about the project and its importance.

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2. Sri. K. Raghavender Reddy, Sangareddy District President, Telangana Raithu Rakshana Samithi

He informed that the agriculture in Telangana is dependent on bore wells. This is leading to suicides of the farmers. More than 25000 farmers have committed suicides for the past 20 years. He informed that they have enquired with the farmers families who have committed suicides. It was informed that drying up of agricultural bore wells and repeated digging of bore wells is resulting in financial burden and debts driving the farmers to commit suicides. The remedy for this not the payment of compensation. The permanent remedy is construction of irrigation projects. When irrigation water is available to the farmers there would be chance for economic development. He informed that there would be no damage to the environment, biodiversity or wild life due to the project. Further he informed that the wild animals are coming into the villages and damaging the crops. When there is water availability, these wild animals would remain in the forests and do not cause damage to the crops in the villages. He informed that irrigation projects are necessary for the improvement of living standards of the farmers. In Telangana, the cultivable land is about 75 Lakh acres, out of which water is available only to 23 Lakh acres. Narayanakhaed area is backward area ext to Mahaboobnagar district. It is welcome to irrigate about 13,000 acres of land in Narayankhed under the project. He also requested to examine the proposals the provide water to other mandals of Sangareddy district like Zaheerabad, Sangareddy etc. He expressed his support to the project.

The areas/mandals which are not considered in project development shall be considered for water supply once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

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3. Sri RavinderNaik, Narayankhed

He expressed that Narayanakhed area is a backward area. It is fortunate that the under Kaleshwaram project, it is proposed to provide water to this area. Drinking water is also not available in the area. He requested to provide water to remote villages and thandas in the Mandal of Kalher. He quoted the example of Gangapur reservoir and requested to provide water from the reservoir. He informed that they will cooperate for the construction of the project.

Kalher mandal is one of the benefitted villages of this project. So the water will be supplied to the villages falling under this mandal.

4. Sri Prabhu Goud, Ex-CDC Chairman, Sangareddy

He expressed that the project is a boon to the farmers who are suffering from debt burden and committing suicides. He requested the government to complete the project early and provide drinking & irrigation water to the area. He welcomed the construction of project.


5. Sri P. Narahari Reddy, Chairman, Jilla Grandhalaya Samstha

He informed that the Medak district was once food producing region, but now the area is suffering from drought due lack of rains and this resulted in migration of people. In such a situation the project is a boon to the district. Due to failure of rains and lack of water the Medak district earlier has become a centre of suicides of farmers. People from many regions of the district have migrated to Cities and towns in search of livelihood. The government has provided water from Singur dam to 40,000 acres of land in Andole mandal, which is live example of how irrigation project can bring change in lives of the people. With regard to environment improvement he informed that, due to the availability of water, not only agriculture will develop but it will also benefit wild life, flora & fauna. The subsidiary activities like fisheries, animal husbandry and industries will develop. Due to establishment of industries, the local unemployed youth will get jobs. He has requested the government to complete the project at the earliest so as to avoid migration of people and suicides. He informed that people are accepting the project.


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6. Sri M. Vithal, MPP, Kondapur

He informed that Narayankhed area is a backward area and providing irrigation to the area from Kaleshwaram project is welcome and will held in development of the area. He requested to complete the project early and expressed support to the project


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7. Dr. Sanjeev Reddy, MPP, Incharge Congress Party, Narayankhed

He expressed that the Environmental Clearance has to be obtained before starting of the project. However, the public hearing is being conducted after starting of the project. It is proposed to give water to about 12000 acres in Narayankhed area. But, the study conducted by EPTRI on the project is in violation of the law. He has alleged that they have not surveyed any village. They have not surveyed any village near Mallannasagar, Kondapochamma Sagar, Medigadda etc., which are part of Kaleshwaram project. As per the norms the EPTRI is supposed to carryout survey during three seasons i.e., Summer, Winter & Rainy season to study effects during each season, i.e., they have to conduct the survey over a period of complete year. But they have conducted the survey only for a period of one and half month to two months and submitted the report. Hence, he stated that the report is not as per law. There are laws for conservation of wild life, control of water & air pollution and conservation of reserve forest. But the government has violated these laws. Though the purpose envisaged in construction of Kaleshwaram project of providing water to backward areas for is good, the government is violating the norms. The Hon’ble National Green Tribunal has questioned the project. The Tribunal has not yet cleared the project. The farmers have even approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court. When the Court has questioned, the government by appointing a committee in a hurried manner has prepared this report within one and half months, which is against the law. He has requested the district administration to look into this matter. He further requested that, survey has to be conducted by going to all the villages where there is complete & partial submergence, interact with them by explaining to them all the impacts. The report should be made available to all the villagers affected by Kaleshwaram Project atleast 30 days before. He alleged that the note prepared was given to them one hour before the meeting. He further informed that water is being lifted from Medigadda to Singur through a canal length of 1500 KM. Whereas the Nallavagu project is located near to Singur under which the ayacut is about 5000 acres. However, no water is being given from nearby

This project shall be developed in two phases. The first phase is meant for drinking water purpose and the second is meant for Irrigation. So for drinking water, clearance is not required to start the project. Even the NGTs order of stay by not treating the ongoing works as drinking water project has been set aside by the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the matter was remanded to the principal bench, NGT ,New Delhi.(vide judgement dated 08.11.2017 in the Writ petition No. 34458 of 2017) Final EIA report will be updated

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8. Sri S. Vijender Reddy, CDC, Sangareddy

He informed that the project would help in improving the environment. Hence welcomed the project


9. Sri Ramakrishna, Narayanakhed

He informed that Narayankhed area is backward and is having high illiteracy rate. As the government is planning to bring the Kaleshwaram project to such an area, he called for the people to support the project. He further stated that, if water is made available it will help the farmers in the Narayankhed area. Also the migration of farmers from Narayankhed area will be stopped. He requested the government to complete the projet early and provide water to the area.


10. Sri Bhimrao Naik He stated that Narayankhed area is known for migration of farmers. Particularly during summer season, the migration of people and animals are more profound. He welcomed the project and informed that the government should provide water not only to Narayanakhed area but also to surrounding drought prone villages

11 mandals of Sangareddy district will be benefitted from this project. Narayanakhed mandal is one among those benefitted villages. The areas/mandals which are not considered in project development shall be considered for water supply once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

11. Sri Bhimrao Naik, TPCC ST Cell, Vice-Chairman

He stated that water always flows from higher to lower area. Hence, bringing water from far away Kaleshwaram is not believable. If water has to be brought to Narayankhed it has to be brought from nearby area through lift irrigation, but not from lower area like Hatnoora or Pulkal, which is questionable. The government has to plan projects which are useful to the people. Narayankhed area is already suffering from drought. The government cannot make people believe by giving wrong information.

The water shall be pumped through lifts to the lands which are at higher elevation. The project itself named as Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme because the water has to be lifted from one place to other inorder to provide water to all the water deficient areas. So irrespective of the high elevation of the lands, the water will be supplied.

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12. Sri Hanmanthu, Market Committee Chairman, Narayankhed

He informed that Narayankhed is such an area where even drinking water is not available. He has welcomed the project and requested that two more mandals of Kangti & Mannur should also be provided water in addition to Narayankhed & Kalher, as these areas are also suffering from the draught. He stated that the people of Narayankhed will support the project.


13. Sri B. Gnaneshwar, Telangana Jagruthi, Mandal President

He informed that Narayankhed area is backward area and felt happy to know that Narayankhed is being provided water from Kaleswaram project. However, it would be more appreciable if water is provided to Kalher & Kagti Mandals which are also prone to draught. He supported the project construction.


14. Sri Mallesham, Raparthi

He has informed that water is being provided to Narayankhed from Kaleswaram project. He requested to provide water to nearby villages like Raparthy also. He informed that they have earlier also submitted representations to the District Administration to provide irrigation to these villages. He further appreciated that the government’s efforts to bring water from 1500 KM distance through Kaleshwaram project and supported the construction of the project.


15. Sri Vishwanath, Bheemra

He informed that Narayankhed & Kalher are backward areas. It was even mentioned in class textbooks that these areas are backward areas. However, nearby Kangti mandal is even more backward with hillocks & bushes. There is some water source to Narayankhed area, but no such source is available to Kangti mandal. The farmers are giving their lands for rent farming and migrating to other places. During the winter & summers the cultivation and animal husbandry have become difficult due to lack of water. Hence he requested the government and public representatives to take special interest in providing water to Kangti mandal under the project.


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16. G. Narayana Reddy,Chapta ‘B’

He informed that Narayakhed area is a backward area. He stated that as per the information provided water will be supplied only to 18,000 acres in Narayankhed. He requested to cover all other villages in the constituency under the project and provide water from Singur project. He welcomed the construction of the project.


17. Sri Sai Reddy, Narayankhed

He informed that they have been requesting for a long time to many governments to provide water. He expressed his happiness over proposing the canal to Narayankhed as a part of Kaleswaram project and welcomed the project.


18. Sri Durgareddy, Narayankhed

He informed that there are number of other villages in the area which are suffering from lack of water. He informed that through lift irrigation if water is provided to the vagu flowing in these areas they will be benefitted by recharge of ground water and availability of irrigation water, there will not be migrations. He requested the government to provide water to other villages in area.

The villages which are not considered in project development shall be considered for water supply once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

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19. Sri Niranjan, ZPTC, Mannur

He informed that Narayankhed area is totally lacking in water for irrigation. The backward classes of the area are depending on migration to other areas for livelihood. Due to these migrations some of them died due to accidents and their families have become destitute. If water is provided to this area, there would not be any need for the farmers to migrate to other areas. He thanked the government for proposing to provide water for Narayankhed & Kalher areas from Kaleswaram project. He informed that the Manjeera river flows along a distance of about 45 Km in their Mannur mandal, but no water is being given. He suggested constructing a flood dam on Manjeera river and providing water through a canal to uplands of Mannur, which also helps in providing water to Narayankhed, Kalher & Kangti mandals. He informed that people have suffered from drought for a long time in this area. The government for the first time is proposing to provide water to the area. He requested the people to support the government efforts.


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20. Sri A. Manikyam, CPM, District Secretary

He informed that Narayankhed area is backward area and providing water of about one or two TMC from Godavari would not be sufficient. The area requires atleast 20 TMC of water for irrigation of the total area. The area available for cultivation in Narayankhed area is about 1,50,000 acres and there are about 200 tanks in the area but only about 2000 acres of land is getting cultivated. Most of the farmers are depending on orewells for irrigation and this leading to suicides due to financial burden. Hence, the mandals of Narayankhed, Kangti, Mannur, Sirgapur, Kalher etc., would require about 20 TMC of water. Manjeera river is flowing through the area but no water is available. If the area is to be developed water has to be provided to all the villages & thandas of the area. The environmental public hearing has to be conducted by giving information to all the villagers by distributing pamphlets in Telugu & English at least 30 days before the hearing. It is not correct to give the information only before one or two days. He informed that the Singur reservoir is the right of Sangareddy district people. Though the lands in the Sangareddy are getting dried, water is being supplied to Hyderabad city through three pipelines. It was assured that water will be given to Sangareddy & Narayankhed areas, but till now only 6 tanks have been filled up instead of 30 tanks as assured. With regard to Nallavagu project, the lands belong to Narayakhed area but water is being given to Nizamabad area for two crops. In Kalher area water is being given to second crop only. If the area is to be developed he demanded that water shall be provided to two crops from Nallavagu project. The land acquisition has to be done in accordance with 2013 Act. He stressed that for the development of Narayankhed 20 TMC of water is required.

The Government shall look into the matter of how much TMC of water that shall be supplied for irrigation. Compensation will be given as per LARR act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

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21. Sri Krishnareddy, Narayankhed

He informed that Narayankhed area is not as such backward but is made backward. Farmers have dug borewells upto to depth of 300 to 400 ft, due to non-availability of water. During the last summer Narayankhed area suffered due to lack of water. At that time water was supplied from Nallavagu project for drinking purposes. Hence, if water is lifted from Singur to Nallavagu project, the area would get water for two crops. He has welcomed providing of water from Kaleshwaram to narayankhed area.


22. Sri Lakshmanarao Narayankhed

He informed that the Narayankhed area is backward and earlier about 10 to 15 years back ground water was available at ta depth of 100 ft, now groundwater is not available even at a depth of 400 ft. in view of the same he welcomed providing of water to the area from Kaleshwaram project.


23. Sri M. Yadhava Reddy, Sarpanch, Kadpal (V), Sirgapur (M)

He informed that the Narayankhed area is a backward as mentioned by the earlier speakers. Hence, the proposed water of one or two TMC would not be sufficient and requested to plan for provision of water so as to irrigate the areas for the coming 50 years. He suggested that if the main canal is further extended the upper areas of Narayankhed can also be provided with water. He further requested to cover the Kadpal village for providing water and other villages and thandas also.

The Government shall look into the matter of how much TMC of water that shall be supplied for irrigation. Compensation will be given as per LARR act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

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24. Smt. Sangeetha, ZPTC, Narayankhed

She has welcomed the proposal of providing water to Narayankhed area from Kaleswaram project. She thanked the government for the proposal. It is proposed to provide water to 16 villages in Narayankhed area. However, the government earlier has promised to provide water to One lakh acres in this area. She has requested to fulfill the promise. She further requested to give compensation to all the farmers to their satisfaction, who are foregoing their lands in the project. She expressed that more projects are to be constructed in the area for development.


25. Sri Rama Rao, MPP, Kangti

He expressed that the project is welcome and people should not criticize it, as Narayankhed is drought prone area not even having proper drinking water source. He further informed that it is proposed to provide water only to two mandals of the district. There are other mandals like Kangti, Mannur etc., which are remote and are dependent on rains for agriculture. These areas also should be provided with water. Particularly, Kangti mandal is very backward and hence he requested the government to show special interest on the issue.


26. Sri Masaiah, Narayankhed

He has welcomed the Kaleswaram project. He informed that the borewells have become a financial burden to the farmers. At this juncture the government has proposed to give water through canals. He informed that farmers are feeling happy over the proposal. He requested all the people to cooperate to the project and requested the government to grant environmental clearance to the project.


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27. Smt Nirmala, Jukkal (V), Jagruthi, Narayankhed

She stated that some of the people are questioning the bringing of water from so far, but she questioned that when people are visiting the temples which are far away, why not water be supplied from far places. She also appreciated the efforts of government and local public representatives in bring water to Narayankhed area. She further informed that it takes some time for the child to grow, similarly it will take time to implement the projects. People should have patience and have positive attitude. She welcomed the project.


28. Sri MD. Nawab, G.Hukrona (V)

He thanked the government for proposing the Kaleshwaram project and informed that their village is three KM away from the proposed canal of the project. He requested to provide water to them also. He welcomed the project.

The areas which are not considered in project development shall be considered for water supply once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

29. Sri A. Raji Reddy, Satyagama (V)

He state that people have waited for so many years for the project in Narayankhed area and the time has come. He requested the farmers to avail the opportunity. He welcomed the project.


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30. Sri K. Sridhar Reddy, MPP, Kondapur

He informed that environment includes animals, birds, water resources and environment protection happens when there is availability of water. When there is no water environment protection cannot happen. He further informed that Narayanakhed area is backward area. The government is trying to bring water to drought prone areas and increase cultivation. From the starting of rainy season about 450 TMC of water from Godavari river have gone waste to the sea. In such situation, the government by having agreement with Maharashtra government is proposing to construct a barrage at Medigadda to lift water at the rate of 2 TMC per day and supply them to projects like Nizamsagar, SRSP, Singur etc., and further to draught prone areas. The government is proposing this to avoid the wastage of water from river Godavari into sea. He questioned some of the doubts raised by the earlier speakers. He informed that the government is trying to protect the environment with programmes like ‘Haritha Haram’. He also questioned the doubts raised by the earlier speakers that water is being brought from far off area. He informed that water is being lifted from one project to other project and in such manner gradually all the proposed will be irrigated. He expressed that the people of Medak are unanimously supporting the project and will extend full cooperation. He requested the government to complete the project at the earliest.


31. Sri Manikyam, MPTC, Jaganathpur

He informed that Narayankhed is the second most backward area after Mahaboobnagar. As the government is planning irrigation projects for Mahaboobnagar, similarly the government is planning project for this area also. He requested to include other villages in the proposed irrigation area particularly Antharam village as the village is having agricultural land of aout 500 acres.


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32. Sri Mihan Naik, ZPTC, Nizampet

He has welcomed the project.


33. Sri S. Chiranjeevi, CPM, Narayankhed

He informed that water from Singur is being supplied to Hyderabad. He further informed that, though it is difficult to bring water from 1500 KM, it is better if a lift irrigation project is provided at Narayankhed then the other backward areas like Kangti etc., can be covered.


34. Sri Syed Muzammam, Narayankhed

He informed that the project is proposing to irrigate about 35,000 acres of land in the district and about 18,000 acres of land in Narayankhed area and hence welcoming the project. He questioned the doubts raised by the earlier speakers. He informed that such projects are prestigious and should be welcomed, as the farmers will get benefitted.


35. Sri Ramulu, Narayankhed

He informed that Narayankhed backward and water is not available even for drinking purpose. The Singur project is at 520 mtrs contour and Narayankhed is at 400 contour and there is possibility of providing water from there, but till today no action has been taken. He informed that the area people are migrating to cities and towns like Patancheru, Isnapur, Hyderabad Nizamabad etc., for livelihood. Under package 19 water is being provided to 35,770 acres in Sangareddy District in Hatnoora, Pulkal, Kalher & Narayankhed mandals from Kaleswaram & Mallannasagar keeping in view the poverty of this area. He expressed that their dreams are becoming true. Environmental clearance should be given to the project. He wished that the dark age should go and cultivation has to be taken up through canal irrigation. He further expressed that there is no state without production of food. He also expressed that farmer is the king. He welcomed the project.


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36. Sri A. Muralidhar Yadav, Narsapur

He informed that the earlier combined Medak district was a backward district. It is a fact that the people of the area have suffered due to lack of water for drinking and irrigation. It is necessity for the people of this area to bring water from Kaleswaram project. Due to shortfall of rain the animal husbandry is suffering. The people were hesitating to give their children for marriage in Narayankhed area. The project is a requirement and requested one and all to cooperate for the construction of the project


37. Sri P. Dattu, Gangapur, Youth leader

He supported the construction of the project. He has supported the project.

38. Sri K. Ramesh Chawan, Challagalla Thanda

He thanked the government for proposing to provide water to the backward Narayankhed area. Even after 70 years of independence there is no drinking water available in Narayankhed. In the constituency, there are 210 thandas and there is migration of people in these thandas. If it is has to be stopped, construction of the project has to be taken up. He requested that the farmers who are losing the land have to be compensated by providing only land by the government. The water has to be provided not only thandas but also all other backward areas, SC Colonies etc., for drinking purpose. He thanked the government for proposing the project.


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39. Sri B. Ram Chander, AIAWU, SRD Dist. President

He informed that if Detailed Project Report (DPR) is made available then there would be chance for the people to express their opinions on technical issues. He alleged that the government has not placed the DPR before the people till date. The second aspect is the public hearing is being conducted. In the information provided, the details of villages and the area of land etc., were given. The government even without acquiring an acre of land cannot go ahead with the project. Hence he opined that the details have to be provided before 30 days, so that the public can offer their opinions. It is a kown fact that the Narayankhed area is a backward area. Hence, there is no opposition to the construction to the construction of the project. But the there is no clarity with the government about the environmental impact and the damage that is going to occur. The 19th package of the project is being implemented here. There is no clarity as to when the funds will be released, when the works are going to be started, the details of acquisition of the land etc. In such case there would be chances to create hurdles for construction of the project. Hence he demanded to place the DPR before the public. The project in this area pertains to canals. It is said that canals would come to this area. The details as to how much land goes with canals and whether land will be compensated with land or money has to be confirmed by the government. An assurance to this extent has to be given by the government. If all people are satisfied, particularly the farmers who are losing land are satisfied by making part of the development by compensating with land, then only the project will be useful to the area.

In the 19th package only canal network is condtructed to supply the water. Project proponent has submitted the requcition for the acqucition of land. The compensation will be provided as per the new amendment of RFCTLARR Act, 2016 Telangana.

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40. Sri Amra Naik, Ryalamadugu

He thanked the government for proposing the project. He informed that the farmers are incurring an expenditure of Rs.10,000/- to Rs.20,000/- for fixing the transformers for the borewells. One transformer is required for three borewells. This is putting financial burden on the farmers. The proposed project would benefit the farmers. The earlier governments have not done anything to Narayankhed area. He supported the project.

The water will be supplied through canals and by lifts.

41. Sri Digambar Rathode, Dholanaik Thanda

He thanked the government for the project. He informed that the Narayankhed, Kalher mandals will be benefited by the project. He further informed that the villages in Sirgapur mandal shall also be covered under the project. He stated that no government will take up the projects without properly compensating the farmers. He requested the people to cooperate with the project implementation.


42. Sri N. Ram Chander, Mannur

He requested to provide water to villages in Mannur mandal as they are near to Singur. He requested the people to cooperate with the implementation of the project


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43. Sri Bhupalreddy, Hon’ble MLA, Narayankhed

He informed that there is drinking water problem in narayankhed area, there are no drinking water tanks or projects in the area. Hence, these migrations are happening from the area. He requested to grant the Environmental Clearance. He informed that through kaleswaram Project, the government is proposing to give water to 12959 acres in 16 Villages in Narayankhed mandal, 5218 acres in Kalher mandal and 13272 acres in Shankarampet Mand of Medak district. That is total 31,449 acres is proposed to be irrigated in the area. He stated that the Kaleswaram project is required because, the farmers are depending on borewells which is leading to financial burdern and also leading to migration. The rains are less in the area and in case of rains also, the framers are cultivating dry crops. He wished that the farmers should have water to cultivate the crops. He further informed that if the environment is to be good, the animals should survive. During the recent summer the Narayankhed area suffered due to lack of drinking water. Under those circumstances, water was obtained from the nearby Nallavagu project and were able to protect animals, by supplying drinking water to not only Narayankhed but also surrounding 25 villages. If water is made available due to the project, the farmers will develop economically, there will be availability of water for irrigation & drinking and migrations can be stopped. Due to borewell based cultivation, financial burden on the farmers is increasing leading to suicides. If water is available through canals, then two crops can be cultivated and the lives of farmers will be improved. The cultivation under tanks which are dependent are prone to the danger of getting dried once water is not available in the tank. Due to the Kaleswaram project, there is possibility of protecting the farmers from all these vagaries. He questioned the doubts raised by the earlier speakers. He informed that the tanks in Narayankhed area have been rejuvenated through the government programme of “Mission Kakatiya” and water could be given to the farmers. He explained the status of existing projects in the area and criticized that the earlier governments have not taken interest in the projects. He requested the government to accord Environmental


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44. Sri Fareeduddin, Hon’le MLC

He informed that the present meeting is intended to gather opinions on environmental impacts of the project. How the project is going to impact animals, birds and humans. About 50 years back there was sufficient rainfall and farmers were cultivating well. But due to deforestation rainfall has come down. The problems of the nature have to be addressed naturally only. For the purpose of afforestation the government has started the prestigious “Haritha Haram” programme, the results of which is not immediate and are to be seen after few years. The earlier speakers have informed that thousands of TMC of water is going into sea. If this water is obstructed and diverted for drinking & cultivation by constructing projects. In the combined medak district the only available project is Singur project. The national and international statutes are stating that the, once the local requirements are met then only the excess water shall be supplied elsewhere. The earlier governments have neglected these norms. The present government has provided water for cultivation from Singur project. The Narayankhed area is a backward area and the people are migrating because of lack of water. There are number of such villages in this area. He stated that drinking water is the fundamental right of the people and the government has responsibility to provide drinking water. The earlier governments have neglected this responsibility. The present government has assured to give drinking water to all the households in the state. In such circumstances, the proposed project is appreciable and requested one and all to cooperate with the project.


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45. Sri Ch. Prabhakar, Hon’ble MLA, Sangareddy

He informed that the project is proposed envisaging irrigation for 18 Lakh acres of land and wished that all the concerned clearances shall be given and the project shall be constructed at the earliest. He informed that the government is proposing the projects to divert Godavari & Krishna river waters so as to cultivate the backward areas. If water is made available, it will help in improving the environment. He stated that not only cultivation but also filling up of tanks will help traditional crafts like fisheries. He requested the Central Government and the concerned officers to accord the environmental clearance at the earliest. He further stated that during the last summer, the Singur dam which has capacity of 30 TMC has completely dried up. Hence the government has planned to fill up the Singur dam from Mallannasagar through gravity canal, so that in case of less rain also, the farmers should not suffer. He requested one and all to give complete cooperation to the construction of project and requested the officials to furnish reports at the earliest so that the clearances are accorded and project would be completed at the earliest.


46. Sri B.B.Patil, Hon’ble MP, Zaheerabad

He informed that environment will be protected with the project. He stated that the project is envisaged to irrigate 18 lakh acres of land in the state and further explained the benefits of the project. The farmers are suffering due to financial burden of the bore well based cultivation. The project will give water to these farmers. He welcomed the project.


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Project – Kamareddy District

S.No Name of Proposer & Village


1. Shri Yenugu Ravinder Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Yellareddy Constituency of Kamareddy

Due to construction of Kaleshwaram Project (Package No. 22) in the District, an ayacut of 1,84,000 acres will be irrigated. The farmers of Yellareddy constituency are awaiting for water to their fields and demanding to construct the project as early as possible. Due to construction of this project there will be increase in groundwater with this 2 crops can be raised. Due to filling of tanks, employment will be generated to the Fishermen community. In Yellareddy constituency there is a 34% of forest area. Due to this project wild life will increase, rainfall will also be increased. He also further stated that some villages are not covered in ayacut list they are Kondapur, Yellareddypally, Gundaram, Siddapur, Sithaipally, Medipally, Chinnapur, Gandivet, Venkatapoor, Muddelli, Vellutla & Annasagar and the village Kathewadi will be submerged so suitable compensation should be given to all the farmers irrespective of Patta or Assigned lands. In Gidda village, canal is going from lower contour, if it will be gone from higher side it will be benefited.


2. Shri Dafedar Raju, ZP Chairman, Nizamabad

Due to Re-engineering of Kaleshwaram Project, water will be come from Mallannasagar to Nizamsagar, an ayacut of 2,31,000 acres will be irrigated upto Armoor village. Suitable compensation will be given to the farmers whose lands are acquired, the Government will support in all aspects.

Compensation will be paid as per the LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

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3. Shri Hanumanth Shinde, Hon’ble MLA, Jukkal Constituency of Kamareddy District

Due to construction of Projects in Maharashtra and Karnataka across the Godavari & Krishna, the SRSP is in dried condition. 288 TMC of water is available at Kaleshwaram. With 3 lifts i.e., Yellampally Project, Midmanair & Mallannasagar, 17 TMC of water will be lifted from Mallannasagar to Nizamsagar per day 1 TMC basis. The Nizam Government has taken 8 years to construct the Nizamsagar Project in 1931. The Nizamsagar Project was number one Irrigation Project in Asia. Before construction of Singoor Project and another Projects in Karnataka, the Nizamabad District was called as “Annapurna” District at that time. Due to Non-availability of water in Nizamsagar Project, most of the peoples of Kamareddy District migrated to Koratla, Metpally. The Hon’ble MLA is demanding 5 TMC of water to Jukkal

from Nizamsagar Project. If the water upto 17 TMC is

available in Nizamsagar. The Fisherman community will be

benefitted and Tourism will be developed. In the last year in

the month of September 2016, there were about 25000

visitors visited the Nizamsagar Project and requested to

give Environmental Clearance without any objections.


4. Shri M.K. Mujeebuddin, Hon’ble DCMS Chairman, Kamareddy

With the slogan “Neellu, Nidhulu, Niyamakalu. TRS party has formed Nidhulu & Niyamakalu has been done but in the hands of the GOD. Now the Government is constructing the irrigation projects. The Kaleshwaram Project will irrigate an ayacut of around 184000 acres in Kamareddy District and providing Drinking Cities. During the years 2000-2004, there was Drought, and due to power cuts and breakdowns there are many Pump sets were burnt to avoid all Kaleshwaram Project is most useful to this District.


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5. Shri Rama Reddy, Retd. SE.TSREA Member (Irrigation Dept.),Kamareddy

He has stated that there is no environmental effects with this Project. Water is required for Kamareddy. R&R must be in humanity approach. Best rate for Farmers and all facilities should be provided. Farmers are backbone of the Society. Kamareddy is situated at higher elevation of around 560 Mtrs, so water is to be lifted. With this Project forest will be developed and ground water will be improved.


6. Shri Pariki Prem Kumar, DCCB Vice-Chairman, Kamareddy

In Kamareddy District, there is no Irrigation Project. We should think that why the Nizamsagar Project and SRSP are dried. Due to Non-availability of sufficient water, the people of Kamareddy district going to Gulf countries for employment. The women labours are effected with cancers from tobacco while making “Beedi”. Due to construction of Babli, the Pochampad project is dried. So that redesigned this project is necessitated. Reverse Pumping from Yellampally to SRSP will helpful to this Package No.22.


7. Shri Sampath Goud,

Library Chairman,

Kamareddy.

6 Tanks are coming under this Project, with the help of Mothe Tank, in Lingampet Mandal 6,60,000 quintals rice production will be increase. With this Project forest area, ground water, rain fall will be increased, Fish farming, employment will also be increased and requested to complete the Project immediately. Farmers feel happy if this Project is completed.

He has supported the project and enumerated about the benefits.

8. Shri Padigela Srinivas,

Sarpanch, Ramareddy

(V), Kamareddy Dist.

Most of the people of this area are migrated to other places. Due to construction of this Project, migrations will be stopped. Requested for more number of canals. Ramareddy village is situated at higher elevation, this project will solve the drinking water problem. Requested to complete this project immediately.

He has supported the project and requested for early completion of the project.

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9. Shri Rajeshwar Rao, ZPTC. Sadasivanagar, Kamareddy Dist

Farmers of Kamareddy District are depending on rain fall only. No rain no crop, every one facing problem, migrating to Gulf countries. With the programme of Haritha Haram on tank bunds, the environmental will be protected. Good compensation should be given to the land losers. Requested to complete this project as early as possible.


10. Shri V.Gana Reddy,

Komalancha (v),

Kamareddy Dist.

With the construction of Kaleshwaram Project, Nizamsagar Project will get Re-life. In 1931 when Nizamsagar constructed with capacity of 29 TMC but now it is reduced to 17 TMC. In the upstream of Nizamsagar due to construction of Singoor Project, Karnatka Project Nizamsagar Project is dried. When 29 TMC of water was

available, 3,00,000 Acres ayacut in Nizamabad District is irrigated and requested to complete this project as early as possible.

He has supported the project and requested for early completion of the project.

11. Shri Ganta Madhusudhan Rao, ZPTC Domakonda, Kamareddy Dist.

There are no Irrigation projects in Kamareddy. Less rain fall. Due to Non-availability of water & drought conditions, most of the farmers committed suicides. Every year drilling of new bore is required. To avoid all these problems, requested to give Environmental clearance

He has supported the project and requested for environmental clearance.

12. Shri P. Surrender Reddy, TRS Leader Banswada, Kamareddy Dist.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister is designed Kaleshwaram Project like an Engineer with the help of aerial survey. This project is necessary for stabilizing the ayacut of Nizamsagar Project and to supply of water to Jukkal, Banswada & Kamareddy constituencies. Politically some people are objecting this Project. There is no environmental problem. If project is constructed and requested to give Environmental clearance.


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13. Shri Saibaba, Fisheries

Development,

Thimmapur,

Kamareddy Dist.

Last 2 years, there was no sufficient rain fall in Kamareddy District. Due to which people faced many problem for irrigation and for drinking water, Fishermen lost their employment. Hon’ble Chief Minister wishes to see the happiness in the eyes of Farmers, hence this project should be completed as early as possible and started. There is no environmental problem if project constructed.


14. Shri R.Narsa Reddy,

PACS, Domakonda,

Kamareddy Dist.

There are around 29000 bore wells in Kamareddy. Farmers are depending on bore wells, facing much problems. Kaleshwaram Project is a dream of Farmers by constructing this Project, we can stop suicides, stop migration, we are thankful to KCR and MLA. While welcoming the Kaleshwaram Project, is stated that, there is no environmental problem and requested to complete this project as early as possible.


15. Shri Ramesh, ZPTC, Kamareddy Dist

By constructing this Project, Farmers will get 100% benefit, Forest will improve, With the help of the reverse pumping 180 TMC of water will be lifted in 2 months. No power consumption is needed. Compensation under L.A. is very less. Best compensation should be given. This project stops migrations to Gulf Countries for employment. Totally supporting this Project and opined that compensation under L.A. is very less, best compensation should be given.


16. Shri Narla Suresh,

Development of

Agrl.Industries,

Banswada,

Kamareddy Dist.

With this Project an ayacut of 4700 Acres will be irrigated in Banswada Constituency. With 17 TMC of water in Nizamsagar Project, two crops cultivation can be done, which also increase Industrial Development and development in business. Whole concluding convened thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister for taking up this project.


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17. Shri Amruth Reddy,

AMC Bhiknoor,

Kamareddy Dist.

Water is required for this area. Due to construction of Kaleshwaram Project, Farmers are happy. This project has to be constructed to stop Migration to Gulf countries. Conveyed thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister and Whip Gampa Goverdhan.


18. Shri P.Sai Reddy, Farmer, Endriyal, Kamareddy Dist

Farmers are facing with lot of water problem. No environmental problem if project is constructed. By constructing this project, there will be grown in forest apart from people’s health and wealth. Requested to construct this project immediately. Some villages in Tadwai (M) are missing, include the same.

As per the feasibility of the project development plan, villages were selected under project.

19. Shri Dashrath Reddy,

PACS, Yellareddy,

Kamareddy Dist.

By constructing this project an ayacut of 1700 Acres will be yielded in 12 villages in Yellareddy. Migration will be stopped, Beedi workers will felt happy if water comes. There is no environmental problem if project is constructed and felt all will get benefit and requested to complete this project as early as possible.


20. Shri Ch.Venkat goud,

Sarpanch. Tujalpur,

Kamareddy Dist.

Since Last 20 years, no minor irrigation tanks are filled in Bibipet Mandal. By constructing Kaleshwaram Project, Kachapur tank will be filled. Farmers will be happy. Welcomed for this Project.


21. Dr.Ramesh Babu, Member of Fisheries Deptt. Kamareddy Dist

Fishermen community of the District fully supporting this Project. The deceases will come with the flowing of water, because the natural sand will not be carried in the flowing water, there is a chance to come viruses to Fishes.

Fishermen community is significantly benefited by this project and Proper mitigation measures and management plan under Fisheries management plan and public health delivery plan will be provided with sufficient costing.

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22. Smt. Jyothi, Sarpanch,

Desaipet, Kamareddy

Dist.

By constructing this Project, drinking water problem will be solved. Polluted water will be avoided in villages.


23. Smt. Mangamma,

MPP Kamareddy.

This project is useful to Kamareddy to irrigate 1.0 Acre there were 20 bore wells are digged. Due to Non-availability of water, suicides taken place. Migrated to Gulf Countries for employment and there faced problems. To solve the drinking problem and to see the happiness of Farmers. This area will develop industrially.


24. Shri Chandu, TRS

Dist.President,

Kamareddy Dist.

Every one required water. Farmers required water to irrigate to their fields. In 2000-2004, 42 suicides taken place in Machareddy (M). Opposition Parties are against this Project. SRSP gets re-life with this Project, we support this project.


25. Shri Yenugu Venkat Reddy, Farmer, Kankal, Kamareddy Dist

This is a gifted Project for north Telangana. Tadwai is located at height place. Reverse pumping is most important for lifting to height place. Complete this project as early as possible. Mothe and Amarlabanda tanks will irrigate agricultural lands in Tadwai Mandal.


26. Shri D.Narayana,

Kamareddy.

Due to re-engineering, Package.22 is useful to this area. Our Fishermen community will be benefitted.


27. Shri Kamma

Satyanarayana,

Ex.Sarpanch,

Kamareddy Dist.

“Farmer is King” In the rule of Nizam Govt. 2 crops yielded with the Nizamsagar Project. Thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister. & Irrigation Minister & Agriculture Minister. Farmer is again a king if this project is completed, hence construct the project as early as possible.


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28. Shri Dr.Shanker,

Lecturer, Kamareddy.

.

In this Kamareddy 60-70% people depends on agriculture, fully depends on ground water through borewells. Upto now, there are no projects in Kamareddy. Due to Non-availability of water, people migrated to Gulf for labour work. This area people are drinking fluoride water. If project comes to completion, water will be supplied. Happiness would be seen on the eyes of Farmers


29. Smt.Veena,

Kamareddy.

With this Project, ground water will be improved and see development in agriculture and products. By raising different crops and fish farming, socio-economic condition will increase. Wild animals will be benefitted. Uplift the poverty. Transport facilities will be improved. Everyone will be benefitted.


30. Dr.Shanker, TRS

Genl.Secretary,

Fardipeta (V),

Kamareddy Dist.

Even though, Telangana is located in between Krishna & Godavari Rivers, there is a drought in Telangana. Kamareddy is located at 520 mtrs. elevation over M.S.L. No water for Kamareddy. Suicides taken place in Machareddy. This is a Mega Project for irrigation. Best compensation should be given to land loosers and requested to complete this project as early as possible.


31. Shri Krishna Goud,

Kachapur, Kamareddy

Dist.

Since 100 years Kachapur tank is not filled. Which supplies water to three villages. Every Farmer supports for constructing, we are happy to renovate thanks now. Dream comes true. Thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister., Domakonda Cheruvu constructed by Nawabs 400 years back


32. Shri Vinay Kumar,

Nizamsagar,

Kamareddy Dist.

Supply the water from Singoor Project to Nizamsagar Project like Mission Bhagareetha. Due to Kaleshwaram Project there is no environmental problem. All are support for this Project.


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33. Shri Sathish,

Nizamsagar,

Kamareddy Dist.

Since 16 years, no sufficient water in Nizamsagar Project. Due to this, it is difficult to irrigate 3 lack acres in Nizamabad District. Due to construction of Package-22 in Nasrullabad (M).


34. Smt.Pasya Padma,

Secretary, T.S.Rythu

Sangam, Hyderabad.

The DPR is in English language, but it should be provided in Telugu. The Environmental Public hearing should be postponed till the land losers of 3100 Acres get the report in Telugu version. Sri Hariram, Chief Engineer said that based on the DPR, the report is made.The I&CAD Dept., submitted the report, how far it is scientifically and realistically correct I think some exonerations are there. The report is published in website of T.S. Pollution Control Board, but how many Farmers would see this, and how many of farmers download this, if downloaded how many farmers are understood this, and should be reached to every Farmer. Follow the suggestions of Hanumanth Rao, for using the flow of river water if constructed serial barrages from Yellampally to SRSP it might be low cost and the lifts will be minimized. The funds should be got from Central Government.

His opinions will be taken into considerations

35. Shri G.Rama Goud, Kamareddy

This Project is environmental friendly project, and land acquisition is less. The total ayacut of 18.00 lakhs will be created due to construction of Kaleshwaram Project. The Package No.22 is giving 184000 new ayacut where as 3100 acres land is losing i.e., ratio of 1.6% only. There are no environmental issues.


36. Shri Gadi Lingam,

Bibipet Sarpanch,

Kamareddy Dist.

Our lands are Banjar lands. Due to construction of Kaleshwaram Project, the water will be supplied to this area. All opposition parties should support this Project. Conveyed Thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister and Whip.


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37. Shri Sangram Nayak,

Sarpanch, Kamareddy

Dist.

During the year of 2004-2013 the erstwhile A.P. Government made Telangana as desert. Kaleshwaram Project is a live river. Even Without rains for 7 years, the K.P. cannot be dried. All parties should support for Kaleshwaram Project. If Bibipet tank fed, it will irrigate 3500 acres in Bibipet Mandal and solve drinking water problem in this area.


38. Shri Sangram Nayak, Banswada, Kamareddy

Dist

If Kaleshwaram Project water comes to this village, the farmers will feel happy and stops migrations to Gulf countries. Welcomed this Project.


39. Shri Yedla Raji Reddy,

Ex. DCCB Present,

Nizamabad.

Being an opposition party Person supported this Project. Ex.M.L.A. Shabbir Ali done Pada Yathra from Gandhari to Padmajiwadi for Pranahitha Chevella Project. There is no benefits due to lack of water. Land compensation to the land losers may be justified. Complete this Project as early as possible.


40. Shri Chandra Reddy,

Bhiknoor, Kamareddy

Dist.

Bhiknoor is a less rain fall area. Since 20 years no tanks were filled. This Project was started by the Congress Government. Environmental permission should be given. In Bhiknoor Mandal in Arepally (v), there was a proposal of a tank with 5 TMC, but this proposal is not included. Apart from this tank include 4 more tanks in this Project as Bhiknoor is a backward area.

The stabilization of existing tanks with the project water which are not considered currently shall he taken up once the project is implemented and stabilized as per the feasibility.

41. Shri Raja Reddy,PACS Chairman, Malthummeda (V) , Kamareddy Dist.

We will get benefited by this project. No problem with environment. Complete this project as early as possible.


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42. Shri Venkatramana Reddy, Kamareddy.

It is happy to take 200 TMC water to Kamareddy through Lift. No issues with environment. In the last 70 years. Previous Government made Kamareddy, Yellareddy & Jukkal Constituencies as dark areas. The water is lifting from 145 Mtr. Depth to 428 Height through Kaleshwaram Prject. In some places the work of Pranahitha Chevella not started. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana State concluded the agreement with Maharashtra Government on distribution of water and requested to complete this project as early as possible.


43. Shri Ambrish Shyam Rao, Sasasiv Nagar, Kamareddy Dist.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao implemented this project to help farmers who are backbone of the Country. If the water is available, the people will be happy and construct as early as possible.


44. Shri Yellaayya, TRS Leader, Lingampet, Kamareddy Dist.

By constructing this Project Mothe thank and 112 tanks of Lingampet Mandal will be filled. This project is helpful to Fishermen community. Useful to drinking water for animals. If the project is completed, there will be grown in Forest area.


45. Shri Mohd. Moyed, Minority TRS Leader, Kamareddy Dist.

Due to no rains, Tanks in Lingampet (M) dried. In all 112 tanks in Lingampet Mandal, on aveage 30% water only available. Kaleshwaram Project is a dream of Kamareddy District. People no one has thought since last 60 years. In Yellareddy constituency 4 dams now constructing 1 at Mothe with 3 TMC , 2nd at Karedwadi, 3rd at Gujjul and 4th at Bhoompally. There is no environment issue with this project. All rivers will be converted as Liver Rivers.


46. Shri Ramulu, Achampet, Kamareddy Dist.

Due to lack of water in Nizamsagar Project fish production is totally decreased and increased unemployment. They migrated to Gulf countries for employment. For all purposes water is must and requested to complete this project as early as possible.


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47. Shri Salender, Srissailam, Kamaredddy

The Hon’ble Chief Minister selected Medigadda at Kalaeshwaram with Aerial Survey. Water will come


48. Shri Badam Indrakaran Reddy, Kamareddy

Late Y.S.R. has started the Pranahitha Chevella Project at Kamareddy. Even without rain fall for 3 years water will be available at Kaleshwaram. Therefore, the project is redesigned Shabbir Ali, foremer Minister has done Pada Yatra from Bhoompally. Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao approved the package No.22 from Bhoompally to Ramayampet. The Hon’ble Chief Minister , K.Chandrashekar Rao appreciated Shabbir Ali regarding Package 22 in Assembly. Thank to Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao.


49. Shri Manohar Rao, Kamareddy.

Even without rains for 3 years the Kaleshwaram project will give water regularly. Benefits to all No environmental problem. Requested to supporting this project by raising farmers hands. Accordingly all Farmers raised their hands in support of this project.


50. Shri Punnala Laxma Reddy, Kamareddy.

Kamareddy, District is purely depended on Ground water and rain fall. If no rain water, farmer has to dig 4 to 5. if bores fail farmers will become financially weak. Peoples migrated to gulf and other places for employment. The water which is not in use at Kaleshwaram. The same will be lifted through reverse pumping. The package No.22 will supply water to Kamareddy & Yellareddy constituency. Every one agree with this Kaleshwaram project. Supported for early completion of this project.


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51. Shri Durgam Saya Reddy, Kamareddy

With this Kaleshwaram Project, the water will flow from Medigadda to Mallannasagar the Mallannasagar to Nizamsagar project and from Nizamsagar project to SRSP. Through package No.22 the Amarlobanda tank and then Mothe tank will be filled up. Tadwai mandal has less rain fall. No water is available even if drill 1000 feet depth. No environmental issues with this project and requested to take up this project.


52. Shri Ramachander Reddy, Kamareddy.

With Kaleshwaram Project there will be no issues on environment. Pocharam project will be filled up. Bore wells will be recharged. Animals will get water. The Hon’ble Chief Minister sees happiness in the eyes of Farmers and supported for this project.


53. Shri Shivaji Rao, Tadwal(V), Kamareddy Dist.

Dreams comes true b constructing this Kaleshwaram project. Generally rain water flows from height place to lower places. But in Kaleshwaram project water will be lifted from lower places to height place. Farmers are happy with this project. With this project, environmental losses are 25% and benefits are 75% we will go for 75% no objection from Farmers. Support all the farmers. Public hearing should be conducted in the villages also. Thanks to Hon’ble MLA.

As per the EIA notification, 2006 norms the public hearing has been conducted.

54. Shri Mohan Reddy, Narsingpally, Kamareddy Dist.

Kaleshwaram Project is very useful to Kamareddy and Nizamabad Districts. If constructed a Reservoir at Mannar (V), Nizamsagar mandal. It will be useful to Nizamsagar. Pitlam and Bichkunda Mandals and supplies water to Non-command area. No environment effect. Forest area will be increased so wild animals get food. Land less farmers will get work and supported for this project.

He has suspporetd the project.

55. Shri Indrasena Reddy, Bibipet, Kamareddy Dist.

“Telangana Amarulaku Joharlu”. Kaleshwaram project brought happiness in the eyes of Farmers of Kamareddy Constituency. Tanks will be filled up. I agreed this project.


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56. Shri Mohan Reddy, Rajampet (V), Kamareddy Dist.

Kaleshwaram project is the luck of Kamareddy people. Nizamabad District is benefited by Nizamsagar and SRSP but Kamareddy without projects became Non-commanded area. This project started in 2009 with DN and DD notification after change of two Hon’ble Chief Ministers no progress done. Now Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao done surveys with WAPCOS for the development of backward areas of Kamareddy District for the supply of water. Now constructing 2 tanks i.e., at Timmakkapally and at Kacharam. Previously Arepally tank has also proposed but it has been cancelled. Now in Rajampet Mandal. 8 Thandas should be included in this project. I fully support this project.


57. Shri Shankar Rao, Kamareddy

There is no irrigation projects in kamareddy. There are no rivers in Kamareddy District. So there is no ground water in Kamareddy. It is very happy to see water coming to Kamareddy District through Kaleshwaram project . Appreciated the Government for bringing the Kaleshwaram Project to Kamareddy District. It increase the ground water and solves drinking water requirement and irrigation facilities. There is no environmental losses.

He has appreciated the project.

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58. Shri Durga Reddy, Rajampet, Kamareddy Dist.

The world is facing global warning. In this situation Kamareddy is situated at height place of 500 Mtr. There is no sufficient rains and ground water. Even during rainy season there is no chance of cultivation of any crop if there is no water. To save from this situation. Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao has taken up proposals of this project to Kamareddy. Previously the proposals of this project is to take water from dried SRSP.. but the Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao thinking of using Flood Flow Canal by reverse pumping of water from Kaleshwaram for filling SRSP which is a Gift to Kamareddy. Thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister. There is no loss to environment. But great benefits such as, there will be no suicides and no migrants. The ayacut is less due to capacity of Tanks are less. In Rajampet (V) there is only 500 Acres ayacut irrigated in which 50 Acres paddy crop is yielded. If Kaleshwaram project is constructed. 1932 acres will be yielded. Due to construction of Thimmakkapally Reservoir, the Rajampet will be developed.

He has supported the project by enumerating the benefits.

59. Shri Aleti Ram Reddy, Ex.Sarpanch, Mothe, Kamareddy Dist.

Thanks to all for constructing Kaleshwaram project. In 2006 with an amount of Rs. 2.00 acres an irrigation project is constructed at Mothe. Now, I request to increase the height of Mothe tank by using surrounding 32 Ft . height 3 hills so that the capacity of the tank will be increased to 3 TMC and it should be constructed by using Cement not with Mud. There is no objection for constructing Kaleshwaram project.


60. Shri Bhoom Reddy, Kupriyal (V) Sadasivnagar (M), Kamareddy Dist.

Since fore-fathers, agriculture was depended on irrigation wells. After formation of Telangana with this Kaleshwaram project our poverty will be gone. Thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao and thanks to MLA.


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61. Shri Surrender Rathod, MPTC Yacharam (V), Kamareddy Dist.

Package No.21 ended at Yacharam (V) and package No.22 starts at Yacharam. At Purya Nayak thanda there is an open canal of package No.22 wheere 35 acres of land is going under submergence. In 2012-13 survey it showed that only 17 acres land will be submerged. But as per records it was shown as 34 Ac-11Gts. Re-survey may be done in Sy.No.64,6,.68,70,723,48 (assigned land) and the benefits may be extended to farmer and Land compensation @ Rs. 12.00 Lakhs per acre for Patta Land and Rs. 6.00 Lakhs per acre for assigned land. The land of 35 acres which is going to be submerged nearby houses, the new houses, should be constructed to them.

The requicition of the farmer will be considered before finalising the compensation and area.

62. Shri Murthy Rao Nayak, Kamareddy

It is well and good. If the DPR is given to the public before this environmental hearing meeting. Due to construction of this project. How many acres of land is submerging is not known to the people. In Yacharm (V) the people felt afraid due to taken up of survey nearby their houses. The compensation should be given as per 2013 Act.

Prior intimation will be given before acquiring and as per the norms the acquicition will be done.

63. Smt Jamuna Rathod, Dist Mahila Congress President, Kamareddy.

Congress Party welcome any programme which is helpful to Farmers. The Role of the Farmer in development of the State is most important. This district is ANNAPURNA district. For all types of crops are prioritized. For stopping the suicides of Farmers. YSR started this Pranahitha Chevella Project. Due to close relations of Shabbir Ali with YSR, the Pranahitha CHevella project inaugurated with a cost of Rs. 12000 Crores in Kamareddy

He spoke about the Pranahitha Chevella project and told about the importance of the farmers .

64. Shri L.Srinivas Rao,

Kamareddy.

K.Chendrashekar Rao father Sri Raghava Rao given lands which was coming under submergence in Uppermanair. As a son of farmer, KCR constructing irrigation projects. In the year 1969 Sri Marri Chenna Reddy opposed Telangana and filed a case in court. Now, Marri Shasidhar Reddy written a letter to Central Government to stop the Public Hearing. Thanks to Hon'ble Chief Minister, K.Chendrashekar Rao for bringing this Project.


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65. Shri Sreedhar Reddy,

Agrl.Engineer,

Bhiknoor (M),

Kamareddy Dist.

I am an Agriculture Engineer and I have worked in CADA in I&CAD Deptt. Kaleshwaram Project (Pranahitha Chevella) is a biggest Lift Irrigation Project in the World. This project is already started before 10 to 12 years back, but the delay occurred for want of Environmental Clearance. Appreciating the conduct of Public Hearing on Environmental Clearance. Kamareddy is situated at a higher place, the rain water of Kamareddy area is going to Godavari through Manair and Manjeera River. It is an Engineering Wonder that by bringing water to 150 mtr. Height place from a distance of 200 Kms. by reverse pumping from Godavari. One should think that is it correct, to spend 80,000 lakhs to irrigate 16.00 lack acres of land i.e., 5 to 6 lakhs per acre, besides expenditure is to incur on pumping also. Water is not only reason for not working out agriculture, lack of sufficient market rate is also one of the reason. This project is so harmful to environmental. By taking water from a distant place is harmful to environmental. If accept to harmfulness to the environment, there is a doubt on benefits to the Farmers. If the amount given on interest @ 25 paise, an amount of Rs.15000/- to Rs.20000/- may be distributed per acre to each Farmer. In September last year, Nizamsagar filled with the 36 hours rain. Small irrigation project can be developed in such locations if the amount spent during last 10 years before, the water would have been made available in irrigation well. The environmental public hearing should have been conducted 12 years before, but now conducting, then work when will be completed. So, incur expenditure on Farmers and on tanks, dig tanks for every 5 to 10 acres so that the bores will be recharged in every village.

This project has unique feature as the catchment area also comes under and the command area which is environment benefit. The ground water will be recharged in the 15 districts of Telangana.

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66. Shri D.Y.Narayan Rao

Kamareddy.

I am a farmer of Brahmajiwadi, in Brahmajiwadi, there is a canal in 110 acres of land is going to submerge. There are no lands to purchase outside so give compensation of Rs.15.00 lakhs per acre.

Compensation will be paid as per the LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules. The newly amended RFCTLARR Act of Telangana supports the farmers by paying the lumpsum amount duly considering the farmers interest.

67. Shri Anjam Mahinder

Reddy, Bhiknoor (M),

Kamareddy Dist.

Bhiknoor is situated at a height place. Here Agriculture is depended on bore wells. We fought for electricity, fought for Telangana, fought for Water and fought for Funds. Digging of 1000 to 1500 feets bore well is harmful to environment. If Kaleshwaram Project is constructed, environment will be protected. Scholars said that digging of bore wells caused to earthquakes. If the bore well failed, 1 acre land is to be sold. Out of 10 acres land, I sold 8 acres for digging 20 bores for livelihood of farmers Kaleshwaram Project should be constructed. Scholars at Hyderabad have filed cases in Supreme Court to stop this Project. There is no environmental problem with this Project.


68. Shri Ram Reddy,

Devanpally, Kamareddy

Dist.

The Project started 10 years back, now the work is starting which bring happiness. Kamareddy & Yellareddy are rock area. In this rock area, the Kaleshwaram Project will bring greenery. Directly and indirectly income will be extended to all professions. Try to re-design Kaleshwaram project canal through Rock area, instead of agriculture land. In Devanpally, the canal is going through 70 acres of agriculture land out of 360 acres. Try to change the design of canal it will helpful to Farmers. If any farmer lost his total land in submergence, he should be provided with suitable employment. If Kaleshwaram project is constructed, pollution will be controlled, migration will be stopped. The earth and stones after digging should be stocked at a specific place so that the farmer could not be lossed.

The re-design of the project has been already duly considering the slope, contours and elevation.

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69. Shri Narayana Reddy, Vice Sarpanch, Uppalwai, Kamareddy Dist

Kaleshwaram Project is a dream project, some people trying to stop this dream project. In my 5.00 acres land I digged 14 bores. Previously, there were 2 crops yielded in Uppalwai and Gidde Villages. Now, lack of water in Uppalwai tank single crop couldn’t be yielded. Farmers committing suicides. Kaleshwaram Project is a wonderful project, we are waiting for this Project with 1000 eyes, so give Environmental Clearance as early as possible so as to construct this project as early as possible. With this project forest will be developed then wild animals will get food.


70. Shri Kothakonda

Bhaskar, Ex-MPTC,

Banswada, Kamareddy

Dist.

All said that the Nizamsagar Project is a World Irrigation Project. Under Nizamsagar Project there are Command areas and Non-Command areas. With this Kaleshwaram Project, the Non-Command areas i.e., Nasurullabad, Banswada & Varni Mandals will come under Command area. Kaleshwaram Project is a dream project, Farmers will get happiness with this project.

He has praised the project by saying that farmers will be benefitted.

71. Shri Chandrashekar, CPM District General Secretary, Kamareddy Dist

As C.P.M. party leaders we completely support Kaleshwaram Project, environmental clearance has to be given to this Project. A report was published in "SAAKSHI" telugu daily newspaper that, in this project there are no clarity on how many acres will be submerged under reservoirs and Irrigation canals and No.of farmers whose lands are going to be submerged and in which shape the compensation will be given to them. The State Government has taken so many amendments to Land Acquisition Act, 2013. But the compensation should be given as per Old L.A. Act 2013. Old Land Acquisition act, 2013 says that if a village submerged then, the compensation will be given not only land losers but also to each and every villager. All the hereditary profession people should be given employment and assigned land owners also be given compensation. We give Complete support to this Project, but at the same time suitable compensation should be given to land losers.

• Preference will be given to the local people during employment.

• Compensation will be paid as per the LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

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72. Shri Srinivas Rajaram, Lingampet, Kamareddy Dist.

Kaleshwaram Project is very good project. A farmer will be happy with good crops. Good crops will be yielded if sufficient water and power is provided. So we should support this project as this project is providing water for farmers and this Public Hearing meeting should be done in villages also.


73. Shri Venkat Goud,Handicraft Society State Vice President, Kamareddy Dist.

From Handicraft Society we are welcoming Kaleshwaram Project. Every one welcoming this Project as this project providing water for agriculture. In Package No. 22 there are 3,100 acres land is going to be submerged, so the land losers should be given compensation on par with the compensation given to the land losers in Gajwel Assembly Constituency. The Environmental public hearing should be conducted in all the villages also. Only 40% peoples are losing their lands, but 60% peoples who are not having any land will also be benefitted.


74. Shri K.Venkatesham, Retd. MEO., Lingampet, Kamareddy Dist.

There is no environmental losses with this Kaleshwaram Project. With this Project, cattles, animals and farmers will be benefitted. Farmers and Milk products (Padi Parishama) will be developed. The Lingampet tank will be feeded through Mothe tank, the present situation of the Lingampet tank is that 3 times should be filled up for 1 crop. If the silt is removed from the tank and the capacity will increase, 1 time filling is enough for 2 crops. If anyone lose their lands in the process of increasing the capacity of Lingampet tank, such land losers should be given suitable compensation.

He has supported the project by stating about the benefits.

75. Shri Sreedhar Surabhi, Social Responsibility of India, Kamareddy Division.

We are discussing here that about positive and negative effects of Kaleshwaram Project. Selfishness of human being is main cause of environmental pollution. Due to plantation in surrounding the water, environment will be protected. We can create a small forest by doing plantation. Water will be storage where forests are available, so plants should be planted in Haritha Haram programme at the tank bund area.


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Project – Nirmal District



1 Sri Malla Venkatram Reddy Ex.Market Committee Chairman Sarangapur (v), Nirmal District

The people including land loosers will support the project and adequate land compensation shall be given. Local people expect project to be expedited. He requested that water from this project to be provided at the earliest. The project would irrigate the land and help in establishment of industries. It will also help farmers and daily wages coolies. The project would improve ground water and fish culture in the area. During the views of Sri Malla Venkatram Reddy, disturbance was made by certain section of gathering raising political slogans. After certain time, the proceedings were resumed. The District Collector appealed to the public to maintain calm and informed that everyone will be provided an opportunity to express their views and continued the proceedings of public hearing by requesting the next speaker to speak.

He has supported the project by enumerating the benefits.

2 Sri Bhumaiah All India BJP Committee Member, Nirmal District

Farmers are not paid compensation and land acquisition under this project was taken up without obtaining permissions from the farmers. He asked the Government to pay the compensation to the farmers and then start the work of the project. There was a disturbance for about two minutes when Sri N.Srinivas, Congress Leader, Nirmal entered.

Compensation will be paid according the RFCTLARR Telangana.

3 Sri Ganganna Ex.MPP Laxmanchanda

Supported the project and stated that there are no objections for establishment of this project. He demanded compensation to be paid before starting the work. He stated that construction of canals was taken up without paying compensation of the land owners

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4 Sri Ganesh Chakravarty Municipal Chairman, Nirmal

The main source of drinking water to Nirmal town is SRSP. Last summer, water was lifted from SRSP dead storage. Project provides water from SRSP to Nirmal, Mudhole and Boath Mandals. Under mission Bhagiratha water will be provided to Nirmal. Industries will also develop rapidly due to this project and thousands of un-employed persons would get job opportunities


5 Sri Rajeshwar Kubeer, Market Committee Member, Nirmal District

He requested the project authorities to cover all the villages in the mandal. The project would improve financial status. Reverse pumping of water is a great scheme which is started by the Government of Telangana. No where in India such scheme is implemented. He congratulated for bringing this project to Mudhole constituency and observed that it would help irrigate during Rabi season, it would also solve drinking water problem and could protect wildlife.


6 Sri Bandi Sheela Sagar, State Congress Committee President, Nirmal District

There is no opposition to this project, this would help in enhancement of ground water and would increase food production.


7 Sri Linganna, Rtd. Employee, Nirmal

The project would utilize waste water of Godavari River by reverse pumping and would not damage the environment. This project in Mudhole constituency provides irrigation and drinking water.


8 Sri Uppala Devendar, Farmer, Khanapur, Nirmal District

It is a good project provides water to the crops. With this project water would be available even during scanty rains.


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9 Sri Ravula Ramnath (BJP), Nirmal

There is no objection to the project and stated that in SRSP 58 villages would submerge in Mudhole constituency. He stated that they are worried about the compensation because people of Jam (V) in Sarangapoor mandal have not received proper compensation. Further, stated that 20 years back lift schemes are started but were not successful due to lack of maintenance.


• The government of Telangana is very keen on implementation of this project and make it successful for the benefit of the people.

10 Sri B.Janardhan P.R.T.U President, Nirmal

Kaleshwaram Project Package 27& 28 will turn barren land into cultivable land. It will provide drinking and irrigation water


11 Sri N. Srinivas A.M.C. Chairman Khanapur, Nirmal District

Kharif and Rabi Crops can be grown for North Telangana region by this project. We are strongly recommended to complete this project as early as possible


12 Sri Prabhakar, T.N.G.O President, Nirmal District

We are recommending to construct this project so that we can get irrigation and drinking water to the Nirmal District. We can grow fisheries so that employment opportunities can be provided to fishermen. With this project, ground water table improves ultimately farmers can be benefitted. With this project, SRSP submerged villages will be benefitted.


13 Dr.Krishnam Raju, Eye Specialist, Nirmal

By this project, farmers will be benefitted. Suicide rates will be decreased. Employment opportunities will increase. This region people will get pure drinking water so they can lead healthy life. There will not be any adverse effect to the environment.


14 Sri Naresh Reddy, Farmer, Wadial (V), Laxmanchanda (M), Nirmal District

There will be no adverse effect to the environment. By this project, irrigation and drinking water will be available. By growing crops, business developments occurs


15 Sri Praveen, Sarpanch, Maddipadaga, Nirmal District

His village situated at tail end ayacut of Sadarmat canals and will not get proper water. He requested the officials to provide direct canal to the village

The canal will be constructed as per the feasibility and the water flow network and the drainage pattern.

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16 Smt Krishnaveni farmer, Manjulapur Nirmal District

The concept of reverse pumping will be highly beneficial to SRSP. This project facilitates employment. I am giving full support to this project.


17 Smt Vidyuthlatha M.P.T.C., Soan, Nirmal District

Farmers can be benefitted by this project. Our history shows that where there is water, there is rapid development. Migration of people to gulf countries will be reduced by getting employment


18 Sri Surendhar Reddy, Farmer, Mudhole, Nirmal District

We are going to get benefitted by package 28 of this project. Previously there was lot of difference in crops growth between adjacent districts to our district, now we can grow crops at par with those districts by this project. By this project we have benefit but there are no losses


19 Sri Nagalingam Farmer Kubeer, Nirmal District

By this project, we all are benefitted; there is no loss to environment. I am requesting to take up this project. By this project, farmers are benefitted 100 percent surely. By this project, our Kubeer Mandal is getting less irrigation ayacut, so I request to increase ayacut to other villages in the Mandal

The mandals/villages which are not considered for water supply in this project development shall be considered once the project is implemented and stabilized and as per the feasibility.

20 Sri K. Madhavan, Tanoor Sarpanch, Nirmal District

By getting water to kariff and rabi, the farmers suicidal cases will reduce.


21 Sri Devendhar reddy, A.M.C Chairman, Nirmal District

By this project, Nirmal and Dilawarpur Mandals are getting water facility and Kadili, Kusli, Madegoan villages are going to get drinking water and irrigation water facilities. So we are happy to have this project


22 Shri Hareesh Rao, Nirmal

Till now, the SRSP left side villages are not benefitted. From the package 27&28 they will be benefitted. We can develop the industries by this project. Milk products will be increased


23 Sri Srinivas Reddy, Adelli Pochamma Devasthan Chairman, Sarangapur (V&M), Nirmal District

This Kaleshwaram project will fill Swarna project and Donegoan tank. Under this project, 5,000 acres ayacut is going to get karif and rabi crops. From this project, kindly provide drinking water to Sarangapur mandal.


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24 Sri Yuvaraj, Gangaputra Sangham President, Nirmal District

By filling the tanks under this project, fisheries will be developed. Growth rate of fish farming will also increase. Ultimately employment opportunities will grow


25 Sri Gangareddy, Farmer, Lingapur (V), Kadem (M), Nirmal District

We are going to get benefited by this project and requested to re-survey their lands. No one is objecting to the project


26 Manjulapur Sarpanch, Association President, Nirmal District

By this project, more lands are irrigated in our district. Without farmer there is no food. This project will benefit farmers


27 Sri Narsaiah, Farmer, Nirmal

By this project, we are going to be benefitted even without bore wells. By this project, birds and animals will get drinking water


28 Sri Damodar Reddy, Retd. Superintending Engineer, Nirmal District

By this project, there is no harm to environment. By this project, 1,00,000 acres of land will get irrigated


29 Sri Ramana, Farmer, Dilawarpur, Nirmal District

By this project, there is no loss to the farmers. They will get benefited by this project


30 Sri Ramesh, Farmer, Kubeer, Nirmal District

By this project in our Mudhole constituency, 4 Mandals will get irrigation water. I request the authorities to extend these canals to other villages in our constituency

The canal will be constructed as per the feasibility and the water flow network and the drainage pattern.

31 Sri Mahipal, Farmer, Laxmanchanda, Nirmal District

By the construction of projects, somebody of the people may loss land but more peoples will get benefited. By this project villagers are going to benefit. By this project, drinking water will be available to public and animals.


32 Sri Bhagyadha Reddy, Retd ENC., Nirmal District

This backward area may get developed due to irrigation water. No effect will be there on the eco-system due to the project


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33 Smt. Rekha Shyam Nayak, M.L.A Khanapur, Nirmal District

The Telangana Government is thinking about the farmers. This is a farmer’s Government. In summer we don’t get water, because of this project construction we are going to get water in summer. Due to filling of chain tanks (linking tanks) we are going to improve ground water


34 Sri Chinnaiah, Adivasi Girijana Sangham President, Nirmal District

Farmers are backbone to India. By this project, farmers will get benefited. By this project we are going to get drinking water.


35 Sri Prasad, Farmer, Nirmal

By this project, there is no effect on environment. Under Sadarmat ayacut, canal lining may be provided so that water can be reach to the tail enders.


36 Shri Chennakesaiah, Farmer, Jannaram(M), Nirmal district

Due to Kaleshwaram project, more land get irrigated in our district


37 Sri Rajendar, Farmer, Nirmal

Migration of people to gulf countries will be reduced due to more employment. We can fill the water in village tanks by this project. By this reverse irrigation project, we get more benefitted and unemployment will decrease


38 Sri Sathyanarayana Goud, TRS General Secretary, Nirmal

It is a glorious project, by this project our famers are going to get benefitted. Because of this project, ground water table may increase and drinking water facilitates. This project will improve fisheries


39 Sri Ravindhar Rao, TRS Leader, Khanapur, Nirmal District

By this project, we get water, revenue and employment. There is no environmental effect and forest animals will get drinking water


40 Sri Vittal Reddy, M.L.A, Mudhole, Nirmal District

By this project, there will be no adverse impact on people and animals. Till now, the SRSP left side villages were not benefitted but now on under this package 27&28 will get benefitted. In this project, Kubeer mandal is having less ayacut. I request to increase ayacut. I request to construct bridges on canals where ever needed. There will not be any effect on environment

The canal will be constructed as per the feasibility and the water flow network and the drainage pattern. The increase in command area depends on the water flow and will vary from region to region.

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41 Sri Godem Nagesh, M.P., Adilabad

There is no damage to the environment. Moreover, we can save the environment. The concept of reverse pumping will be highly beneficial to SRSP. While constructing Tummidihetti Barrage, Maharashtra Government has opposed the height of the barrage. However, after discussion with Maharashtra Government, the height was decreased. Don’t fear for less compensation as everybody will get good compensation. The drinking water from this project will reduce the illness.


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Project – Jagityal District

S.No. Name of Proposer & village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/action plan from TSIIC

1 Sri Ch. Vidyasagar Rao , Hon’ble MLA, Korutla

He welcomed & appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project. He informed that water from Kaleshwaram project will be pumped by reverse pumping and Package No 21 will irrigate the lands through pipe line in 17 villages of Metpally & Ibrahimpatnam mandals. For every 5 acres opening of pipe will be made for providing water to irrigate lands of 20000 acres. He has also informed that no project other than SRSP was constructed in the region for the past 60 years. He welcomed the regularization of lands in Telangana. He thanked Chief Minister of Telangana for the Kaleshwaram project for his thought. He also informed that water will be available 365 days by this project & 24 hrs power will boost the agriculture sector in this region. He supported the project and requested to support all.


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2 Smt Tula Uma, ZP chair person, Karimnagar

She thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana for this project. She reminded that most of the villagers have migrated to other places due to lack of water for irrigation and the water is wastely discharged into sea in the downstream of Godavari for the last 60 years. By diverting this water, this project will immensely help the irrigation in this region. Who have went to Dubai, Muscat etc will come back and enjoy with their family. Water is most important foe human life. She requested the authorities to complete the project as early as possible and gave a representation.

She has supported the project.

3 Dr. Sanjay Kumar He welcomed the authorities and reminded the drought situation, water scarcity in the Flood flow Canal (FFC)& Kakatiya canal (KC) in the distinct. He informed that this project will provide water through pipelines and water will be available in the FFC& KC canals due to this project by reviving the SRSP by Kaleshwaram project. He also informed that 10 no ducts were sanctioned for the flood flow canals for irrigation purposes. He finally supported the project and informed that no negative impacts by this project. He stressed that due to this project ground water will be developed. The water will be available for the last ayakattu. He thanked the officials.


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4 Sri Pratap Reddy, Farmer, Bandalingapur

He supported the project. He stated that they went on a relay hunger strike for provision of ducts to the flood flow canal and were ignored by the earlier governments. He welcomed the Kaleshwaram project for the revival of SRSP and FFC & KC. He mentioned that everybody should support the project.


5 Sri Gangaswamy, Bandalingapur

He welcomed the authorities and supported the project. He informed at that he is from Non command area in Ibrahimpatnam Mandal and were entirely depended on rainfall. Now this project will irrigate 2400 acres in Bandalingapur and will be drought free area. He welcomed the project and requested to early completion of the project.


6 Sri Papi Reddy, Bandalingapoor

He supported the project and stated that Maharashtra Govt has constructed barrages across Godavari, which led to scarcity of water in SRSP. Now, this project will immensely help the irrigation in Jagityal dist. We will cultivate 3 crops per year. He thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana.


7 Sri Murali, Bandalingapur He welcomed the authorities, project for reviving the Pochampad project (SRSP). Water scarcity in FFC of SRSP has led drought situations in the dist. He requested to fill three tanks in their area. He thanked the CM and supported the project.


8 Sri Murali, Bandalingpur He welcomed the project and thanked the Govt. for constructing the project to revive the command area of SRSP through Kaleshwaram project.


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Project – Medak District


1. Sri. Pabba Ramesh, Shivampet (V&M)

He informed that the Kaleshwaram project must be constructed and it is very important project. He also stated that the ground water was completely depleted in their area due to which the agriculture and its related professions were badly affected. If the project comes, the water will be lifted from low elevation areas to high elevation areas. The project provides water, by which industries will come and they provide employment opportunities and help in the economic development of the villages. He opined that if the village is developed, the entire country will be developed and the project will provide development in all aspects in the area. He welcomed the project.


2. Smt. Putti Vijayalakshmi, Ramayampet (V&M)

She informed that, the Medak area is drought area, to overcome the drought conditions the water is required and the Kaleshwaram project provides water. The project will provide water for cultivation purpose, drinking purpose, forest development etc., and also it can provide all the requirements of a farmer. She requested to complete the project at the earliest.

She has supported the project by stating about the benefits.

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3. Sri Donthi Chandra Goud, Gomaram (V), Shivampet (M)

He informed that we should be happy for bringing the Kaleshwaram project in this area and it is a dream of every person. By the Kaleshwaram project, the entire district will flourish with water. The environment quality, flora and fauna, economical sustainability will be improved. The project provides water, by which industries will come and they provide employment opportunities and help in the economic development of the villages and also the farmer suicides will be stopped. He requested the government to complete the project at the earliest and fill the tanks and canals with water as soon as possible. He opined that it is a permanent project and it will provide happiness in all community based professions and farmers and they will be benefited. He also informed that from past 20 years they have faced lot of problems due to drought conditions, if the project is constructed, the ground water table will be increased. There will be no adverse effect to environment and the quality of environment will be improved. He thanked the government for constructing this project.


4. Sri. Arella Mallikarjuna Goud, Medak (V&M)

He expressed his happiness for constructing the Kaleshwaram project and he welcomed the project. He opined that by constructing the project the environmental quality will be improved and there will not be any loss to environment. He informed that about 65,000 populations in Medak town have faced lot of problems for drinking water and for irrigation purpose. He opined that the Kaleshwaram project is the only solution to overcome drought condition, drinking and irrigation water problems.


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5. Sri. K. Narsimlu, Mohmmadnagar (V), Koudipally (M)

He informed that water is essential for livelihood of human population, trees and animals. To get water the Kaleshwaram project is very essential. He requested the public to support for early completion of the project and he welcomed the project.


6. Sri. M. Devender Reddy, Konapur (V), Ramayampet (M)

He informed that Telangana is achieved to have water, funds and employment. From past 30 to 40 years the Medak district has faced lot of problems due to drought condition and the scarcity of water. Due to non availability of water and bad agricultural conditions, the farmers are migrated to various places like Mumbai and other countries and settled as labours. The farmers are brought into very poor financial positions due to non availability of water even after drilling of bore wells up to 300 to 400 feet depth. He informed that Sri. Balreddy, the neighbour farmer has drilled about 50 bore wells in his agricultural land and spent about Rs.40 to 50 lakhs for drilling of bore wells only. He questioned that how the financial position of the farmers will improve without water. He further informed that there is only one cheruvu in the Lakshmapur village of ramayampet mandal, which is almost dry from past 20 years due to less rain fall. By constructing the Kaleshwaram project agriculture, employment will be improved. He opined that the entire area flourish with agriculture crops and greenery with water by constructing Mallanna sagar and Sriram sagar reservoirs. Hence, he requested everyone to co-operate to complete the project.


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7. Sri D. Mahipal Reddy, Mohmmadnagar (V), Koudipally (M)

He informed that the Medak district is having most of small scale farmers and it is very difficult to drill the bore wells for getting water. He opined that to develop small scale farmers the Kaleshwaram project is essential and it must be constructed. He welcomed the project.


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8. Sri. A. Mallesham, Medak (V&M) He informed that Medak district is very backward district in the newly formed Telangana state. The Kaleshwaram project is required to be constructed. In this behalf the rights and benefits of land loosers and submergence villagers shall be protected. He further informed that in Yeldurthy village, land acquisition and payment of compensation is completed. He stated that the Public hearing should be done before acquisition of land. He also stated that Rs. 12 Lakh per acre of land was paid to the land loosers belonging to Siddipet district and Rs. 3 to 4 Lakh per acre of land was paid to the land loosers belonging to Medak district. He questioned the government why the government is paying different compensations to the land loosers and he is not satisfied with the explanation given by the government for different compensations paid to the land loosers. He requested that after increasing registration cost of the land then only the land acquisition has to be carried out. He further opined that there is need of constructing check dams in the area, where the major canals are passing through them. He stated that without preparing DPR (Detailed Project Report) the irrigation projects shall not be constructed and without preparing DPR the government has taken lands from farmers. He demanded the government officials to prepare full-fledged DPR. The government has taken lands from the farmers as per GO No. 123, 2017 Act by which the farmers of Medak district have lost very much. He requested that the land acquisition shall be carried out as per 2013, Act by which the farmers of entire Medak district will get benefit.


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9. Sri. Sara Rama Goud, Thimmapur (V), Koudipally(M)

He informed that Medak district is very backward district in the erstwhile combined state. He opined that the farmers are facing lot of problems for getting water. He informed that the ground water table will be increased by constructing the Kaleshwaram project. Due to financial problems the farmers of Medak district are not even a position to provide good education to their children and due to lack of good education the people of Medak district are not getting good employment. If the Kaleshawaram project is constructed, all cheruvus, water tanks will filled with water. Mainly gouda community people will get more benefits with this project. All caste based professions will be developed. The people of Medak district are getting drinking water supply through tankers by which they are facing lot of problems. He requested the public not to create any hurdles to the project. Some people losing their benefits but many people can get benefits with this project. He requested the Medak people to support for the completion of the project.


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10. Sri. P. Yadagiri Yadav, Kamaram (V), Chinnashankarampet (M)

He informed that water is not only essential for human beings it is also important for trees, animals, for development of forest and social forests. Animals are being faced lot of health problems due to consumption of fluoride water and polluted water and finally they are sending to slaughter houses. The environment quality will be improved by filling of cheruvus and tanks with water. The adulteration of food and related products will be stopped. All communities and education will be developed. By constructing the Kaleshwaram project, Medak district will be made as seed bowl of Telangana. He requested the government to speed up the works for early start-up of the Kaleshwaram project. He opined that to get good quality of environment, trees, birds and animals the project is need to be started as early as possible. He supported the project on behalf of Medak district.


11. Sri. Akella Janardhan Goud, Medak (V&M)

He requested the government to complete the project as early as possible to improve the quality of livelihood of people. He opined that all community based professions will get benefits with this project. He informed that, he belongs to gouda community. Due to scarcity of water all types of trees destroyed, by which the quality environment was depleted. To improve the livelihood of gouda community people, the project has to be constructed and will be completed at earliest.


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12. Sri. A.V. Ravinder Reddy, Peddacheruchala (V), Mirdoddi (M)

He informed that in the erstwhile combined Medak district, there were lot of farmer suicides. Due to non availability of water the agricultural field was badly affected. To overcome the adverse affects, the project is need to be constructed .He requested the government to complete the Kaleshwaram project as early as possible. He informed that there will be no adverse effect on environment due to construction of the project. Since last 20 years we are working on farmer suicides and the earlier governments have neglected the farmers due to which the livelihood of farmers got affected. By construction of the project human values, human livelihood, trees and animals, environment will get benefited and improved. He informed that due to non availability of water about 20 acres of land out of 35 acres of his own land were sold out. Due to financial problems he could not provide quality of education to his children. He expressed happiness for construction of the Kaleshwaram project and strongly opposed the persons who are creating hurdles for construction of the project and requested all the public to support for early completion of the project.


13. Sri. G. Narender, Gavvalapalli (V), Chinnashankarampet (M)

He informed that the farmer shall not cry, farmer is king and if the village is developed the entire state will be developed. By the construction of the Kaleshwaram project all the community based professions will be improved. The unemployment and poverty will be removed from the society. He welcomed the project.


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14. Sri. M. Shyamprasad Reddy, Epparthi(V), Munugodu(M)

He informed that in Medak and Rangareddy districts, the cultivation is not carried out by major irrigation project. Singur reservoir is located in Medak district but the entire water from Singur project is diverted to Hyderabad for drinking purpose. He opined that the Medak district is always neglected by way of not constructing irrigation projects. The Kaleshwaram project is life line for entire Telangana state and it will provide ayacut for about 2,10,000 acres of land. The project is not only benefiting for Medak district but entire 15 districts in the Telangana state. There will be no environmental damage by construction of the Kaleshwaram project. There will be no air, water, soil pollution. The fluoride content of the ground water drawn from ground more than 100 Ft depth will cause fluorosis disease. The Nalgonda district was badly affected with fluorosis disease and it spreaded in entire district. the living standards of the public will improve by construction Mallanna sagar and Konda Pochamma sagar projects as they are providing water facility for 2,10,000 acres of land in the district. He supported the construction of the Kaleshwaram project on behalf of Retired Engineers Association.


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15. Sri. K. Mallesham, Shamnapur(V), Medak (M)

He informed that it is a fact that there is no water in the Medak district and it is like dessert area. The farmers of entire Medak district are depending upon about 2 lakh No. of bore wells for water source for cultivation activities. It is very happy for coming of Kaleshwaram project in the district. He informed that Kummari Kistaiah has lost about 1.15 acres of land in the canal in the Yeshwantharaopet village. Further he alleged that by showing wrong survey numbers, the government has taken patta land from Kummari Kistaiah. Actually the land is located in Sy.No. 48, as patta land but it was shown in Sy.No. 55, as assigned land, the government not paid compensation to him. He requested the government to take care in all aspects of land loosers.

As per the rules, the District Collectorate Authority will look into the land acquisition details and compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

16. Sri. C. Ramesh Reddy, Parvathapur (V), Ramayampet(M)

He informed that due to the construction of Kaleshwaram project, migrations and farmer suicides will be decreased. Due to scarcity of water huge number of farmers from villages is migrated to other places. The farmers and farming labours have committed suicides due to financial problems in villages. Our state is mainly depending up on agriculture and the present government has taken very good initiation to make our state as rice bowl of India. There will be no environmental issues by construction of this project and in the other hand the environmental quality, animals, trees will be improved. To stop migrations and farmer suicides the project is to be constructed and requested the public not to create any hurdles for construction of project. He requested the government to complete the project at the earliest.


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17. Smt. C. Padma, Koudipally (V&M)

She welcomed the project on behalf of the women farmers. Due to non availability of canals and other water resources all the farmers were brought into financial problems, agriculture is badly affected. To get good livelihood and quality of life there is a need to be construction of canals, and she informed that all women farmers unanimously welcoming the project.


18. Sri. Mohd Arif Hussain, Medak(V&M)

He greeted everyone for taking up construction of Kaleshwaram project by the government. The project is very essential for Medak district. Medak means providing food, but nowadays Medak is in drought condition. Due to non availability of water the Medak district was brought to last place in the Telangana state. The water is very essential for farmers and the Kaleshwaram project will make the Telangana in to Bangaru Telangana. Once project is commissioned the Old Medak will be back and Bangaru Medak will be formed. He welcomed the project.


19. Sri. Anjaneya Goud, Reddypally (V), Narsapur (M)

He informed that the farmers and villagers, backward people are not opposing the project but always welcoming the project. The Medak district is backward district and the entire farmers are poor farmers depending upon only agriculture. He expressed his support to the project and at the same time he demanded the government to look after the livelihood of land loosers. If the government pays correct compensation to the land loosers, every farmer is ready to give his land to the project and every farmer will be in happy condition. He requested the government to pay the compensation as per 2013 Act and also requested to respect the farmers. He once again informed that he is not against the project.

The people who loose land by this project shall be given compensation based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

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20. Sri. Khaja Soheil Mohinuddin Medak (V&M)

He welcomed the project on behalf of MIM party. He informed that the Medak is in trouble due to non availability of water. Water is essential, for which the project is to be constructed. Medak will be benefited due to this project.


21. Sri. B. Veera Reddy, Mohmmadnagar (V), Koudipally (M)

He informed that in his childhood days when rain comes all cheruvus and tanks are filled with water. He further informed that the cultivation by cheruvus, tanks and bore wells was gone and nowadays there is no water due to which the agriculture is badly affected. He demanded that the project must be constructed and welcomed the project on behalf of all farmers.

He demanded that project should be constructed.

22. Smt. Kamala, Chennapur (V), Shivampet (M)

She demanded for early completion of the Kaleshwaram project. She opined that all water problems will be resolved by construction of this project. Due to negligence of earlier government, the canals, cheruvus were not developed and facing lot of water scarcity problems. After drilling of 55 bore wells also water was not found. The Kaleshwaram project will make the state into Bangaru Telangana. Ground water table will be increased and migration of farmers to various places will decrease. She welcomed the project.


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23. Sri. K. Brahmam, Alladurg (V&M)

He wished the public for coming of Kaleshwaram project. He informed that human civilization has started and developed along the areas where water is present. He requested the public not to create any hurdles to the project by taking the name of environment. He further informed that India is an agricultural country and there will be no adverse affects on environment buy construction of this project. He demanded for early completion of the project.


24. Sri. T. Narsimlu, Yeldurthy (V&M)

He expressed happiness for coming of Kaleshwaram project. Water is essential for livelihood of humans, animals, birds, trees. Due to non availability of water and drought conditions the farmers are committing suicides. Even after drilling of bore wells up to 300 Ft depth also there is no water. Due to financial problems and the lack of water resources, the farmers are leaving villages and migrating to other places. To resolve the problems of farmers, the Kaleshwaram project must be constructed, and he welcomed the project.


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25. Sri. Sunnam Satish, Mutrajpally (V), Koudipally (M)

He informed that he is willing to express his views on mainly fisheries community. He informed that there are 210 fisheries societies in the Medak district, out of which 200 societies are maintained by men and rest of 10 societies, are maintained by woman. Totally 12,000 families are depending upon fishing activity in the district. In the past days there were about 100 types of fish species but nowadays 6 types of species are available only. Due to non availability of water in the cheruvus, tanks the rare and important species are vanished. About 5000 fisheries families migrated to towns and leading their livelihood as labors. He wished that if project comes all the cheruvus, tanks, lakes are filled with water and flourished with various types of fishes and the fisheries families will get benefit and their livelihood will be improved. The productivity will be increased with plenty of water. He requested for early completion of the project on behalf of Mudiraj and Gangaputra societies.


26. Sri. Annam Mallesh, Moosapet (V), Narsapur (M)

He informed that from past 20 years every person is looking at sky for rain. Every year the farmer is facing problems with low rains. To resolve this type of problems the Kaleshwaram project must be constructed. Government has taken good initiation. He requested the public and farmers not to listen any false information about the Kaleshwaram project. He informed that the environment will be improved by the construction of the project and there will not be any adverse issues. Animals, trees, birds will be developed. He welcomed the project.


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27. Sri. M. Balaswamy, Khajapur (V), Shankarampet (M)

He informed that there are more benefits than losses by the Kaleshwaram project. Mainly the small scale farmers are facing lot of problems due to lack of proper facilities for agriculture. All the small scale farmers are leaving villages and migrated to various places, leading their livelihood as labours. He requested the public not to oppose the project. He welcomed the project.


28. Sri. Challa Narender, Medak (V&M)

He informed that in every summer season there is lot of scarcity for drinking water in the medak district. The government has initiated a very good project to resolve the drinking water and irrigation water problems. Some people alleging that the government has taken up the construction of Kaleshwaram project without obtaining permissions from Central government and government departments of state government but it is not correct. He opined that to clarify the allegations made by some people, the government is conducting this public hearing. The irrigation projects are permanent and will remain as ideal for future generations. He informed that the technical problems like land acquisition and payment of compensation will look after by government. He requested all political parties and various communities to support the project. The Kaleshwaram project will be taken up and completed on the similar lines of achievement of Telangana state.


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29. Sri. A. Rajesh,Narsingi (V&M) He informed that by constructing Kaleshwaram project the water from River Godavari will be lifted and diverted to various places. He opined that if project comes, canals will be developed and flourished with water in Narsingi and Chegunta areas. By getting water from Kaleshwaram project the bangaru Telangana will be formed. He further informed that the educated youth are also interested in doing agriculture by developing farms, but due to non availability of water they are also facing lot of problems and not interested in doing agriculture. Totally 13 districts will be benefited by Kaleshwaram project and will get sufficient water. There will be no adverse effects to the environment by this project. The farmer migrations to various places will be decreased. The Rajaka community also facing lot of problems due to lack of water in the cheruvus and tanks and they lost their livelihood. He welcomed the project and also informed that in future also they will support to all irrigation projects initiated by the government.


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30. Sri. D. Yadeshwar, Gavvalapalli (V), Chinnashankarampet-R (M)

He opined that the Telangana state achieved by unanimous struggle of all parties and people. But in case of Kaleshwaram project some different opinions are there among parties and public. These different opinions will be clarified by the government officials. He demanded for provide DPR (Detailed Project Report). He opined that, to resolve the problems of all farmers of various areas, 10 TMC capacity of five small reservoirs at different places may be constructed instead of constructing 50 TMC capacity of big Mallanna sagar reservoir at one place. He also opined that the huge quantity of water will be lifted from Mallanna sagar reservoir; hence the structure of Mallanna sagar reservoir may be re-designed to avoid seismic issues in future as suggested by environmentalists. He demanded the government to resolve the problems of land loosers of vemulaghat area. The government as per 2013 Act have to take necessary steps to provide livelihood of land loosers up to 20 years. He informed that he is not against to the project and also opined that taking lands from farmers as per GO No. 123 by setting aside 2013 Act is incorrect. He questioned the government that why the government is taking lands from farmers without considering their problems. He informed that any notice regarding construction of project are not made available in municipal and RDO Offices and also Executive summery and draft EIA report was not made available in their Grampanchayat Office. No Gramasabha was conducted in their village in this regard. He suggested the government that after taking opinions of all farmers and public only the project shall be constructed.

Sri.Komaravelli Mallana Sagar online storage will be having capacity of about 25-30% of overall water demand and has been kept at higher elevation to act as mother online storage and carryover in case there is a water shortage. Detailed Dam break analysis was done to the barrage. Compensation will be provided as per the RFCT LARR Act amendment of Telangana State. Executive summery of the EIA report are placed in the village panchayats 30 days before the public hearing by TSPCB.

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31. Sri. B. Goverdhan Reddy, Mohmmadnagar (V), Koudipally (M)

He informed that about 20 villages in the Koudipally Mandal are coming under their Raithu sangam society. In the meetings convened by the society always the farmers raised the questions about projects, filling of cheruvus, canals with water. Due to non availability of water and drought conditions in the district the agriculture is badly affected, by which repayments of the loans taken by farmers are not done in the district. If the irrigation project comes, there will be plenty of water available for agriculture purpose, thereby repayments will be done to the farmers. He further informed that all the farmers and public from 22 villages are unanimously supporting for early completion of the project. He appreciated the government for initiating Kaleshwaram project and requested to complete project as soon as possible and requested to get water soon.


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32. Sri. T. Anantha Reddy, Bandaposanpally (V), Yeldurthy(M)

He informed that the people of Medak district are waiting from so many years for this project and about 20 mandals of the Medak district are covering under this project and he opined that the Kaleshwaram project is very luckiest project to the Medak district. All earlier speakers unanimously expressed their wish to welcome the project and no one is differed in this regard. There will be no environmental issues by this project, the environment will improve in all aspects. There will be no adverse effects to the forest lands. The population of Telangana have increased from 1 crore to 4 crores and to meet the water requirements for increased population, the bore wells are being drilled. In early days the forest was flourished with the animals, trees, birds etc., but now a days due to non availability of water the entire forest was affected and all animals, trees, birds are died. If project comes, plenty of water will be available in canals, cheruvus and tanks there by ground water table will be improved. By construction of Kaleshwaram project environmental sustainability will be achieved and animals, trees, birds will sustain. Due to drying of cheruvus and tanks the public are depending upon bore well water for drinking purpose by which they are getting health problems like joint pains, knee pains, bone problems, fluorosis etc., By the construction of project, the Yeldurthy Mandal will get more benefits and about 30,000 acres of land will be coming into cultivation. The balance in environment will be maintained and he requested the government to complete the project the earliest and he welcomed the project.


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33. Smt. V. Sunitha Lakshma Reddy, Narsapur(V&M)

She informed that this public hearing is conducting without giving any information to the 8 to 10 villages of Narsapur constituency regarding the construction of the project. She further informed that the congress party is not against to the project and we are welcoming the project, but the benefits of farmers shall be taken into consideration. She opined that the congress party has developed many projects in the erstwhile combined state and some people are creating false information that the congress party is opposing the irrigation projects, it is not correct. The state government has not given any information regarding how many acres of land, how many villages are getting affected by this project. She further informed that the MoEF&CC, GOI has directed the state government to conduct detailed study in three seasons before initiating the project. The EPTRI has taken up the study in this regard. But the report submitted by the EPTRI is suppose to have three seasons data but the report was prepared without any such information. She opined that detailed study has to be conducted in consultation with farmers and villagers, the study with regard to air, water and soil pollution, effect on archaeological structures, effect on forest has to be taken up. The earlier congress government has given promise to provide drinking and irrigation water for about 6 lakh acres of land by Pranahitha - Chevella project to erstwhile combined Medak district. The present government has not given any information pertaining to how many acres of land and villages are going to be provided with water, productivity and how many TMC of water will be given to industries etc. The EPTRI is supposed to give information pertaining to land loosers, affected villages in its report, but the report was prepared without any such information. She demanded the government to pay the compensation to land loosers as per 2013, Act instead of GO No. 123. She also informed that the earlier congress government planned for supply of water to about 60,000 acres of land in Narsapur constituency by open canals. The small scale farmers

Compensation will be provided as per the RFCT LARR Act amendment of Telangana State. Executive summery of the EIA report are placed in the village panchayats 30 days before the public hearing by TSPCB. The final report will updated with all the queries raised

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34. Sri. K. Lakshma Reddy, Shankarampet-R (V&M)

He informed that even after completion of 70 years of independence, lot of villages in the country are facing drinking and irrigation problems. If farmers are developed economically, all villages will be developed there by the entire country will be developed. He requested the political leaders not to create any hurdles to the project by creating false information about the project. He appreciated the work taken up by the contractors in Kaleshwaram project. He informed that due to unfavourable climate conditions, he sold out 15 acres of land out of 25 acres of land which was given by his father. To provide good education to his children he sold out 15 acres of land as there was no other alternative source of income. He requested the gathered public to support for the construction of the project.

He praised the project.

35. Sri. G. Election Reddy, Ramaipalli (V), Manoharabad (M)

He informed that, the earlier government have spent about Rs.6000 crores in canal construction which has gone in vain as the canals are still dry without the water. He also expressed that the earlier government constructed canals only without any irrigation projects. He questioned that without irrigation projects, from where will we get water. He opined that without water the construction of canals is useless, he strongly welcomed the project and he requested that at any cost the project shall be constructed.


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36. Sri. Y. Muralidhar Reddy, Narsapur (V&M)

He informed that, there is a saying that “farmer is a king”, but nowadays the farmer is committing suicides by taking pesticides due to bad financial conditions. Medak district is backward district in entire Telangana. Due to scarcity of water farmers committing suicides. He opined that by Kaleshwaram project, about 18 lakh acres of land will be provided with water, by which agriculture will developed there by bangaru Telangana will be achieved. He is given assurance that the government will take all measures to resolve the problems of farmers. He informed that the earlier governments completely neglected the farmers and villagers. After commissioning of this project about 15 districts of Telangana state will flourish with agriculture crops and greenery with water and will get improvement in all aspects. He strongly welcomed the project and at any cost the project shall be constructed.


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37. Sri P. Srihari Rao, Rayanpalli (V), Medak(M)

He stated that from past 25 years about 35,000 of farmers have committed suicides due to non availability of water and drought conditions. In every village in the district about 10 to 15 farmers have committed suicides. The earlier governments have not provided water, electricity and other facilities to agriculture field, due to which the entire farmer families were brought into financial problems. This project is a direct solution to resolve the problems of a farmer, it can provide all the requirements of a farmer. He informed that some persons are creating hurdles to the irrigation projects by putting cases in court of law. There will not be any environmental damage by the construction of this project. Natural sanctuaries, forests, Archeological structures, Biodiversity parks are not going to be affected. Further the environment will improve and environment sustainability will be achieved. He requested the public not to create any hurdles to the project by taking the name of environment. He informed that the earlier speakers unanimously agreed that there will be no adverse affects to the environment by this project. He requested the government for early completion of the project and do justice to all farmers.


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38. Sri. Shaik Qutibuddin, Mohmmadnagar (V), Koudipally(M)

He expressed that there will not be any environmental damage by the construction of this project. If any damage occur to the environment, will be compensated by developing greenery in barren lands and forest area. He opined that the water is second essential requirement for life after air. The Medak district has become like desert due to scarcity of water. Lot of people were migrated to other places due to bad financial position. If water comes, all migrated people will come back, will do agriculture and will take part in the development of area. He requested to complete the project. He welcomed the project.


39. Sri. C. Krishna Reddy, Koudipally(V&M)

He expressed his happiness for unanimous support of public for construction of the project and informed that no one has raised objection. The development will be achieved by getting water only. He opined that the earlier governments created pranahitha - chevella project to suppress the telangana agitation only and not for providing water. The government has released GO.No.120 which is amendment of 2013, Act to restore the rights of the farmers. He requested the public not to listen the false information created by some people who are against to the project. The ground water table completely depleted, hence at any cost the project shall be constructed. He requested the public to support the project and wished for early completion of the project.

- He has supported the project.

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40. Sri. N. Durga Reddy,Chilipiched (V&M)

He informed that he belongs to farmer family and having 10 acres of agriculture land in which he drilled many bore wells but not found water. Like him many farmers have drilled bore wells in their agriculture lands and due to non availability of water in the ground they left agriculture field and migrated to various places and leading their livelihood as labors. By the construction of kaleshwaram project, this area will flourished with plenty of water and all the migrated people will come back to villages and lead their life successfully and all villages will flourish with agriculture crops, greenery. He thanked government for this project. He informed that no farmer is opposing the project. All communities and farmers, all people will get benefits with this project, hence the project must be constructed. He expressed his support to the project on behalf of all farmers and requested to construct the project.


41. Sri. C. Venkatram Reddy, Ponthanpally(V), Shivampet (M)

He informed that most of the people are waiting to get kaleshwaram project water. We are not against to the project and strongly welcoming the project. He happily informed that he is ready to give about 28 acres of own land to the kaleshwaram project. He also informed that all affected farmers are happy with compensation paid by government. The farmers belonging to Yeldurthy mandal are also losing their lands in the project and no farmer is expressed their unhappiness and they are fully satisfied with compensation paid by the government. He requested all the public to cooperate for construction of Kaleshwaram project. If water comes, the people will get good health by swimming in the open wells, canals, cheruvus etc., He welcomed the project.


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42. Sri. Ramana Goud, Gudoor (Hamlet), Shivampet (V&M)

He informed that earlier governments neglected the construction of Pranahitha – Chevella Project. Now also some people are creating hurdles for construction of kaleshwaram project by taking the names of environment and compensation. Earlier speaker belongs to particular party has expressed totally false opinion on upcoming kaleshwaram project. He requested the people not to listen such false information given by some people. The telangana was achieved to have of water, funds and employment, but water is more important than funds and employment. He further informed that from past 60 years no irrigation project was constructed in the erstwhile combined Medak district. He questioned earlier government that, why the compensation has not been paid from past 40 years to the affected farmers in singur project. Narsapur constituency is located in high elevation and to get water to narsapur the lifting of water is only the solution. He requested the 24 villagers in narsapur constituency to support the construction of kaleshwaram project. He welcomed the project.


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43. Sri. B. Shanker, Lingupally (V), Mirdoddi (M)

He informed that earlier this project was named as Dr. Baba saheb Ambedkar pranahitha chevella project, but it was renamed as kaleshwaram project. He requested to keep the earlier name only. He further informed that land to land has to be given to every farmer who is losing the agricultural land due to this kaleshwaram project in the ayacut area as per 2013 Act, but the government is paying some compensation to the affected farmers. He informed that totally 20% labour are working in kaleshwaram project area, and he requested the government to pay the compensation to labors as per GO.No.38. He requested the government officials to conduct detailed study with regard to seismic effects in the area and prevention and control measures to be taken to minimize the seismic effects in the area and shall be incorporated in the project report. He informed that any notice regarding construction of project are not made available in gram panchayat offices and also Executive summery and draft EIA report was not made available in their Grampachayat Offices. He demanded to conduct detailed study regarding sound pollution, water pollution and same shall be incorporated in the project report.

• The District Collectorate Authority will look into the compensation details and compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

• A detailed study on noise and water pollution was carried out and incorporated in the Final EIA/EMP Report.

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44. Sri. Indrasena Reddy, Amsanpally (V), Kulcharam (M)

He thanked for conducting public hearing by which people can express their problems. He informed that 90% of the people are depending upon agriculture for their livelihood for which water is essential. Politics are not permanent but the irrigation projects are permanent for future. To improve living standards of farmers and their financial position there is a need to develop agriculture for which plenty of water is required. Telangana was achieved only on foreground of water. To make telangana as Andhrapradesh, the project must be constructed. He further informed that he is a farmer and he is having about 30 acres of agriculture land but he could not cultivate even in 3 acres of land due to scarcity of water. He got frustrated for non availability of water in the bore wells in his agriculture land and he left the agriculture field and cultivation. After commissioning of kaleshwaram project we can cultivate even in very less rains. About 8 villages in kolcharam mandal facing lot of problems due to scarcity of water, land lords also became as labours. No person is coming forward to purchase the land in the kolcharam mandal due to drought conditions, and one acre of land is not also costing even 3.0 Lakhs due to scarcity of water. The small problems due to the construction of the project will be resolved collectively. He requested the public to support the project and he strongly welcomed the project on behalf of Raithu sangam.


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45. Sri. G. Venkat Reddy, Gundlapally (V), Shivampet (M)

He informed strongly that we want irrigation projects only. We don’t want about GO’s and other issues. We have to fight for water and funds. The shivampet area is located in high elevation, to get water to shivampet the lifting of water from less elevation is the only solution. He informed that the farmers in the Yeldurthy mandal are fully satisfied with compensation paid by the government, due to which they attended the public hearing very happily. By the construction of the project there may be lose to some farmers but lakhs of farmers will get benefits. The problems due to the construction of the project will be resolved collectively. He requested the public to support the project and he welcomed the project.


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46. Sri. S. Ramalinga Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Dubbak Constituency

He informed that to make telangana as bangaru telangana, the kaleshwaram project is required. He further stated that the public hearing is conducting after giving full information to all mandals, gram panchayats and villages. Some earlier speakers expressed that the public hearing is conducting without giving any information to the villagers and farmers and grampanchayats is incorrect. After following all procedures, the government is proceeding to conduct the hearing. The earlier government has not invited me for any meeting and not consulted me as an MLA during initiation of Pranahitha – Chevella Project as the main canal goes through my constituency. He requested the congress party not to create any hurdle to the project. He expressed his thanks to all government officials for conducting the public hearing in democratic and transparent way. He requested the government to look after the livelihood of land loosers and affected farmers. He requested to start the project as earliest. He strongly expressed his support to the project on behalf of his constituency.

The District Collectorate Authority will look into the compensation to be given to the people who loose their land and the compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

47. Sri. D.B. Nagabhushnam, Jogipet (V), Andole (M)

He requested the political parties not to create any hurdles to the project by taking the name of environment. He appreciated the government for initiation of Kaleshwaram project and also informed that every tank will be filled with water and flourish with agriculture crops and with good environment. The earlier congress government has constructed canals only but present government is planning for fill the canals with water. He opined that the singur project will get water from mallanna sagar project, by which Andole constituency will be developed in all aspects. He requested all political parties not to oppose the project.

He has supported the project and requested the political parties not to create any hurdles to the project

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48. Sri. Bhupal Reddy, Hon’ble MLC, Patancheruvu Constituency

He informed that the excess water which is joining into sea will be stored in major reservoirs by constructing kaleshwaram project and will be diverted to various places of the state through open canals. To make the Medak district flourish with agriculture crops, with plenty of water the government has initiated this project. Any small disturbances shall be resolved and shall work together to welcome this type of projects. He requested the public not to oppose the project. To make about 18, 20,000 acres of land flourish with agriculture crops and to see happiness in the faces of farmers, this project must be constructed. He also shared his experiences during the construction of BHEL in patancheruvu area. In this regard he informed that he lost about 120 acres of his own land during construction of BHEL in patancheruvu area. Due to coming of BHEL in the area, the surroundings are developed in extreme manner. The land loosers also will get benefits by taking compensation paid by the government. The land loosers can also purchase land in the adjacent villages and they can do cultivation. He requested all political parties to support for early completion of the project.


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49. Sri. P. Sathyanarayana, Donthi (V), Shivampet (M)

He expressed his thanks to all government officials for conducting the public hearing in democratic and transparent way. He appreciated the government for providing water facility for about 2,11,755 acres of agriculture land in the medak district. Earlier governments have failed to provide water facility for even one acre of agriculture land in the medak district. He questioned that why the public hearings were not conducted and not invited the MLA’s during the initiation of Pranahitha – Chevella Project. He expressed his blessings and also requested the public to bless the government for flourishing the area with agricultural crops, greenery and water. Any small problems shall be resolved and shall work together to welcome this type of projects. He opined that the government will take all necessary measures to protect the rights of land loosers. He requested the government to include other villages which are not covering under kaleshwaram project for providing water. He welcomed the project.


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50. Sri.M. Bhupal Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Narayankhed Constituency

He informed that due to non availability of water, the entire telangana state is converted like desert. To make the state flourish with agricultural crops, greenery and with water the government has initiated the construction of kaleshwaram project. In this regard the government is proceeding in democratic and transparent way for early completion of canals, reservoirs and kaleshwaram project. All the farmers who lost their land in mallanna sagar project are very happy with the compensation paid by the government. He informed that about 40% of population in his constituency have migrated to other places due to drought conditions and scarcity of water. The Sriram sagar project and Singur project are not able to cater the water requirement of Narayankhed Constituency. About 40 to 50% of population in shankarampet – A mandal have migrated to other places due to drought conditions and scarcity of water. The kaleshwaram project will provide water facility by gravity for about 20,000 acres of land in shankarampet – A mandal. The Singur project will get plenty of water from kaleshwaram project and the back water from Sriram sagar project will flourish the area with agricultural crops and greenery. The farmers in his constituency are always ready to give their lands for the project. He requested the government to complete the project at the earliest and he supported and welcomed the project.


51. Sri. Bikya Nayak, Narsampally (V), Narsingi (M)

He welcomed the project and expressed his views on kaleshwaram project in lambada language.


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52. Sri. P Babu Mohan, Hon’ble MLA, Andole Constituency

He informed that when he visited Singur project 24 years back, the people residing near Singur project, said that this is the project for Hyderabad people. We lost everything in the Singur project but it is providing water for drinking purpose for the people residing in Hyderabad, we have not used single drop of water from Singur project. He informed that he came from village back ground and he knows the problems of farmers and villagers. After became as an MLA in Andol Constituency he provided water supply for 70 to 80 villages in the constituency by diverting back water from Singur project by constructing sump at Maddaipet village. By constructing canals he provided water facility for irrigation for about 40,000 acres of agriculture land and he informed that he provided water for filling of about 90 cheruvus in different villages. He happily informed that now also he is constructing cheruvus in various villages for providing water to farmers for cultivation. He wished that if kaleshwaram project comes the Singur project will always get water and in all seasons. To make entire Medak district flourish with water, agriculture crops and greenery the kaleshwaram project must be constructed. He requested all the public to support and welcome the project.


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53. Sri. C. Narasimha Reddy, Koudipally (V&M)

He informed that, Medak means providing food for all. In the Nizam’s era, the Medak provided food for entire state. Since last 67 years, the Medak was neglected by earlier governments by way of not providing water, funds etc., the entire district became backward in all aspects. Due to scarcity of water many of famer families have migrated to various places and faced financial problems. He opined that the government has taken a very good step to provide water for every acre of agriculture land in the state by constructing kaleshwaram project. Water is elixir of life, it is essential for entire life on the earth and to get water the kaleshwaram project must be constructed. Human civilization developed along the areas where water is present. If kaleshwaram project comes the farmers migrated to other places will come back to their native villages and will lead their livelihood very happily. Due to scarcity of water the land lords became like farming labours in the Medak district. After commissioning the project every person will enjoy water. Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton has made East & West Godavari districts in erstwhile combined Andhra Pradesh flourish with agriculture crops, water and greenery. Like him our government also make the entire telangana flourish with agriculture crops, water and greenery by constructing kaleshwaram project. He welcomed the project.


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54. Sri. A. Raja Reddy, Medak (V&M)

He informed that this public hearing is conducting to create awareness among the public whether the kaleshwaram project is required or not. To construction of kaleshwaram project the government has to obtaining clearance from forest department, pollution department and central government. But the government is proceeding without obtaining any clearance from concerned departments and without creating awareness among the public for which he expressed his objection on behalf of communist party of India. Due to negligence of earlier governments the entire telangana became backward in the country. It is appreciated for providing water to the Medak by lifting process as the Medak is located in high elevation. He requested the government officials to create awareness among the public about, from where water will be coming, how many acres of land will be provided with water, how many TMC of water will be coming, how much compensation will be paid to land loosers etc. He requested the public to support the project. He welcomed the project.

All the pre-requisite clearances from forest department and other statutory bodies are in the process and the project shall be implemented only after all the clearances are obtained. All the details pertaining to the TMC of water and the water conveyance system, etc is mentioned in the Draft EIA/EMP Report and was kept in the public domain of TSPCB website by Pollution Control Board so that people can view and look into the details of the project.

55. Sri.Farooq Husssain, Hon’ble MLC, Siddipet Constituency

He informed that the earlier government ruled for about 55 years, but could not provide for drinking and cultivation purpose. Now, the same party creating hurdles to this project for getting political gains. After construction of this project farmers suicides will not be there. He requested the public present in the meeting to raise the hands who are in favour of the project. The earlier government could not fill cheruvus and tanks by Pranahitha – Chevella Project. He requested the public to support the project. He welcomed the project.


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56. Sri. B Veerappa, Tekmal (V&M) He informed that about 75 % of population are depending upon agriculture in the country. Nowadays the financial position of farmers became very bad due to bad condition of agriculture field. To improve livelihood and living standards of farmers the kaleshwaram project must be constructed. He also informed that the farmers in the Andole constituency are very happy when the water diverted to their agriculture fields from Singur project, even some farmers cried with happiness for providing water to their agriculture fields from Singur project. The farmers migrated to Hyderabad are coming back to their native villages due to the Kaleshwaram project. Directly or indirectly about 3 crore of people will get employment by construction of kaleshawaram project. About 1 crore acres of land will be provide with water. By this project the living standards of farmers will get improve and the entire telangana state will become rich. He requested the public to support the project. He welcomed the project.


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57. Sri. CH.Madhan Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Narsapur Constituency

He informed that every person is feeling very happy for taking up construction of Kaleshwaram project. From past 30 years the Medak area is facing problems with drought conditions and scarcity of water. One of the political party is creating hurdles to the project and looking to stop the project. To make Telangana as bangaru Telangana and to provide water for about 1crore acres of land the Kaleshwaram project must be constructed. He further informed that no water is found in the Narsaspur Mandal even after drilling bore wells upto 1000Ft. He requested the public not to listen the false information created by particular party people and all public must be oppose those people who are against to the Kaleshwaram project. Some people will lose their lands but many of farmers will get benefits. The government is thinking for paying more compensation to the land loosers. I am sure that, government will definitely resolve the problems faced by the land loosers in the project. The farmers who lost their agriculture lands in Singur project have not received compensation till today. Now, the farmers in the Yeldurthy mandal are very happy with compensation paid by present government. He thanked every person who attended the public hearing and for expressing their unanimous support for construction of the Kaleshwaram project. This project will resolve the water problems faced by the farmers. The environment and greenery will improve by this project water. He welcomed the project.

The District Collectorate Authority will look into the compensation details and shall be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

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58. Sri.B. Sampath Kumar, Nandigam (V), Nizampet (M)

He informed that mainly daliths, tribes and backward community people are leading their livelihood as small scale farmers. Nowadays due to scarcity of water and non availability of food the daliths and tribes are migrating to other places for their livelihood. Once water comes the daliths and tribes will get work and food. About 2000 families of farmers of Pulkal mandal who migrated to Hyderabad have returned back to pulkal ( to their villages) living behind their existing aadhar cards and ration cards of Hyderabad due to irrigation facility to pulkal under Singur project. He appreciated the government for constructing Kaleshwaram project and wished that all the migrants will return to their villages.


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59. Sri.K. Prabhakar Reddy, Hon’ble MP, Medak Constituency

He informed that we fought for separate state of Telangana for water, funds and employment for well being of public. After struggle of so many years we achieved Telangana. The Kaleshwaram project is one of the prestigious projects in India. The earlier government have constructed canals only but failed to fill with water and they neglected the entire irrigation system. The government of Telangana taken up very good project to provide water to every person in the state. He informed that some leaders belongs to particular party are creating hurdles to the irrigation projects by putting cases in court of law and creating false information and misguiding the public. This project is going to be completed very speedily and will become the speediest project in the Asia. Within two years of period the government have spent about 1344 crores of rupees for this project. From past so many years the Medak area is facing lot of problems with drought conditions and low rains. Lot of agricultural labour in some thandas of Narsapur Constituency were sold their children due to very bad financial position and due to lack of water. To develop the state in all aspects water is essential without water we cannot achieve anything. Some people are creating false information about seismic effects due to this project are not correct and requested not to listen such false information. He requested all not to create any hurdles to this project.


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60. Smt M. Lakshmi, Yeldurthy (V&M)

She informed that to get better livelihood of farmers, our government has taken up the construction of Kaleshwaram project. This project is required to be constructed to have good irrigation facilities. About 20 mandals of Medak district will get benefit by this project. All villages and farmers will be happy with the construction of this project. She thanked all persons who are involved in construction of this project. She welcomed the project.


61. Sri. Aashayya, Arikela (V), Papannapet (M)

He informed that Sindhu civilization started near water so water is very essential for human beings. By the construction of Kaleshwaram project every persons dream will become true. Even after supply of water from river Manjeera papannapet has faced water problems in the last year. In papannapet mandal no cheruvu is full with water and now water is being supplied to Eight thandas by drilling bore wells around the papannapet. Everyone should support the construction of kaleshwaram project by a slogan “think globally act locally”. He welcomed the project.


62. Sri. G. Shivanjaneyulu, Koudipally (V&M)

He informed that no farmer has come from rich family and all came from poor farmer families only. From past 30 years we have not seen full tank level of water in tanks located in kowdipally village. Farmers are in very bad position due to depletion of ground water and non availability of drinking water. In Kowdipally mandal mainly SC & STs are backward in condition. There will be no environmental issues due to the construction of this project. Once project comes the living standards of all people will improve. Once water comes the entire area will flourish with agriculture crops and greenery. Hence, we request the government to complete the project on war footing basis. He welcomed the project.


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63. Sri.M. Veeresham, Rangapur (V), Narsapur (M)

He informed that we have to fight for construction of Kaleshwaram project like we fought for Telangana state. Some political party people creating hurdles to this project. He requested all the public to support the project and he welcomed the project.


64. Sri. P. Raju, Gavvalapally(V), Chinna Shankarampet-R(M)

He thanked the state government for conducting the public hearing. He informed that he is 44 years old and not even thought about the project and the meetings such as public hearing on Kaleshwaram project. He informed that lot of villages have facing drinking water problems even after supply of drinking water by drilling of borewells upto 400 to 500 depth. By this project the drinking water will be supplied for about 50 lakh people of erstwhile combined medak district, Nizamabad & Hyderabad districts. He welcomed the project.


65. Sri .Mahesh, Venkatapur (V), Kowdiaplly (M)

He informed that he is loosing about four acres of land in Kaleshwaram project. He opined that the survey conducted is incorrect and the survey numbers of some farmers are overlapped with survey numbers of other farmers. He requested the collector to look in to this matter and do justice to him.

The District Collectorate Authority will look into the issues pertaining to the land survey and resolve the issue.

66. Smt.T. Vijaya Laxmi, Khajapur (V), Chinna Shankarampet-R(M)

She requested the government to complete the project at the earliest to improve living standards of small scale farmers. The farmers got frustrated by drilling of bore wells and due to non availability of water in the bore wells they are facing financial problems. Due to which, the farmers and women migrated to Hyderabad and leading their livelihood as labours and security guards. She once again requested the government to complete the project at the earliest to improve living standards poor people.


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67. Sri.A. Raju, Asthalapur (V), Yeldurthy (M)

He informed that he lost about four acres of agriculture land in asthalpur village in Kaleshwaram project. He alleged that the government has paid Rs. 1 lakh more as compensation to farmers in Yeldurthy mandal than compensation paid to him. He happily given his lands to Kaleshwaram project and requested the officials to allow them to draw the water through pipes from canal directly for remaining agriculture lands. He requested to protect them by giving 100% subsidy for getting drip facility as they are very near to forest land. He welcomed the project.

Once after the implementation of the project, the affected families will be given preference.

68. Sri. K. Sakru Nayak, Kamaram (V), Chinna Shankarampet-R(M)

He informed that he is leading his livelihood by cattle growing profession. He belongs to ST (lambada) community. Nowadays the field of cattle growing profession is badly affected due to scarcity of water. Due to decrease of water facilities, the entire forest got affected and all animals, birds, trees etc., were also got badly affected. We belong to ST community and we are not having agriculture lands in the downstream of tanks. Once the Kaleshwaram project comes we get plenty of water by which we will get our olden days. He informed that his brother drilled four borewells in his agriculture land and found no water due to which he migrated to Dubai to overcome financial problems. Unfortunately his brother was expired due to an accident at Dubai and they received his dead body after 75 days. He welcomed the project.


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69. K. Anjaneyulu, Vasantharaopeta (V), Yeldurthy(M)

He informed that he lost his land in Kaleshwaram project and till now he did not receive any compensation from the government. Other farmers have received compensation but he could not receive any compensation even after waiting since two years. He further informed that his father also suffering with health issues and they also not doing any work and he requested the government to take care about them.

The people who loose land by this project shall be given compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

Replies to Public hearing Response for Kaleshwaram Project – Jayshankar

Bhupalapally District

S.No. Name of Proposer & Village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Replies from I&CAD

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1. Sri Putta Madhu, MLA, Manthini After customary welcome, he specially thanked the villagers of Medigadda, Suraram, Bommapur, Mahadevpur, Kundurupally, Kannepally & Annaram for providing lands to the project. He stated that there will be many benefits due to this project and the Kaleshwaram Project will solve all the problems for the public in the area. The Kaleshwaram Project will be beneficial to all the sections and leads to all round development of the area. There is no negative impact due to this project on environment and the people of Telangana sought the carving of the new state for their share in river waters, funds and government jobs only and succeeded in their effort. He requested for unanimous support of people to the project. After completion of the project, water will be available in River Godavari from Medigadda to Godavari Khani i.e., in a stretch of about 150 km regularly which will resembles Godavari Districts. Due to improvement in economic conditions of people, the tourism, businesses such as hotels, lodges, boarding houses and transport businesses will be improved to large extent which intern benefits the local community. He sought unanimous support to the project and reminded that in the public hearing only issues related to environment need to be raised. He advised that the people may approach the District Collector, Joint Collector & RDO for redressal of issues related to compensation. He expressed that the existing process of payment of compensation to the land loosers is much better compared to the procedure adopted previously. He requested the public to give their outright support to the project.

He has praised the project and requested for unanimous support of the people to the project

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2. Sri.D. Sambaiah, Retired Chief Engineer

He stated that East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam districts are well developed due to availability water for irrigation from Dowleshwaram Project constructed by Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton, in last 160 years. He stated that water is the lifeline for human beings. The Kaleshwaram Project will help the development of the area similar to Sri Ram Sagar Project. He explained that Godavari river is flowing at lower contour in the state and most of the land area in Telangana is at higher contour, thus lifting of water is inevitable. He opined that the project is good for 13 districts and not a threat to the environment, whereas it will improve the environment due to increased availability of water for increasing green coverage.


3. Sri Venu Gopal, Retired Chief Engineer

He emphasized the importance of the project to the State as it would create additional irrigation potential of 18.25 lakh acres of lands and stabilization of about 18 Lakhs acres of existing ayacut area. 1581 villages from 95 mandals will be benefited and on an average 154 TMC of water will be made available throughout 365 days between Pochampadu to Thupakulagudem. He opined that there will not be any negative impact on environment. He appealed to the people to support the project as it is lifeline to Telangana.

The usefulness of the project was stated.

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4. Sri Bixapathi Naik, Girijana Hakkula Porata Samithi

He stated that the people of Telangana succeeded in getting separate state and one of their aspirations is water for irrigation. He hoped that Kaleshwaram Project will safeguard the environment. The Girijans were affected due to adverse impact on environment and the proposed project will provide lifeline to the area ensuring all round development. The elders of Warangal area viz. Prof. Sri Jayashankar, Sri. Kaloji Narayana Rao, Prof. Janardhan Rao had predicted that after the formation of separate Telangana state, the people would prevail on the government for construction of irrigation projects. He felt that there is no need to think twice on this project, as it is the need of hour to Telangana state. Further, the government had given a commitment that any injustice to the Girijanas would be redressed on priority. He appealed to the people to extend their whole hearted support for the construction of the project.

He appealed to the people to support the project.

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5. Smt.Seethakka,Ex.MLA,Mulugu After customary welcome address, she requested the officials on the dais to explain the details of total area to be irrigated in the district from this project and felt that lifting of the water to irrigate other areas without irrigating the fields within the district would be considered as injustice to the people of the area. Further, She requested to lift the water to fill the Laknavaram Cheruvu, Ramappa Cheruvu, Ghanapasamudram and other water bodies in Bhupalapally district, which would be useful to the locals. She alleged that the government did not paid adequate compensation to the farmers for the land acquired for barrage at Thupakulagudem and the government was silent on the damage of forests due to laying of water pipelines. Further, government is taking action on the farmers engaged in ‘Podu cultivation’. She demanded that the authorities have to pay compensation for the land acquired for the project and obtain consents from the farmers, as per the Act enacted in the year 2013. She found fault the way the Environmental Public Hearing is being conducted by deploying heavy police force. She also criticized the way the government is acquiring lands from the farmers. She demanded protection of environment and water for irrigation needs of the locals before lifting the water to the far-off places.


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6. Sri Vijayanand, Secretary, Telangana Vikasa Samithi,

Manthini

He opined that, the Kaleshwaram Project would be the lifeline of the state. The public have gathered here for Environmental Public hearing for the above project. For any irrigation project land is the primary component. He expressed his gratitude to the farmers who give their lands to the project. He demanded the payment of the compensation to the lands as per actual market price and Government should pay the cost as per actual prices at any cost and demanded another Rs. 2.0 lakhs per acre from the Government. Some people have expressed their apprehensions on the damage to environment from the project and adverse impacts on land, animal, forest etc. but, silent on farmer’s suicides in the area earlier due to scarcity of water. So, the Kaleshwaram Project is the need of the hour and essential to tide over the water scarcity in the state. He sang a folk song ‘Ichampalli project nu vaidalu vesindru’ and felt that meted out injustice to the Telangana state in construction of Nagarjuna Sagar Project and in proposed barrage at Tummidihetty. He gave total support to the Kaleshwaram Project as it would rejuvenate the environment of the area.


7. Sri Raghupathi Rao, MPP, Bhupalpally

He opined that the Kaleshwaram Project was heart of the Telangana state and should be constructed at any cost. He further stated that they dreamed for the separate Telangana state to provide water facilities to the area. So construction of Kaleshwaram Project is the goal of the separate Telangana state. He requested the PCB to issue necessary clearance to the project on war footing.

Praised the project.

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8. Sri Nagula Laxma Reddy, farmer Suraram village

He stated that environment damage would take place, in case of generation of pollution from the proposed project. He opined that the proposed project was not a polluting activity. He stated that the ground water table in this area would increase due to the proposed project and benefits the locals and sought payment of adequate compensation to the land losers, allotment of double bed room houses and provision of employment. He supported the construction of the project.

He has enumerated the benefit from the project.

9. Sri Gandra Satyanarayana Rao, Ex-ZPTC

While welcoming the gathering, he stated that no political party was against the projects however, he demanded lifting of water to local water bodies before lifting to other far off places. He also highlighted the accidents occurred due to movement of heavy vehicles carrying sand, coal, etc and finally demanded compensation as per 2013 act to the land losers.

• The water will provided to the en-routed areas while lifting to far off places.

• Care will be taken while movement of heavy vehicles carrying materials during construction.


10. Sri Lingampally Madhav Rao, Ambatipally

He agreed with the engineers regarding sustainability of the environment from the proposed project and extended his support to the project.


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11. Sri. M Shyam Prasad Reddy, Secretary, Telangana Retired

Engineers Association

While welcoming the gathering, he opined that there would be no damage to the environment due to construction of irrigation projects, instead of damage, there would be positive impact on environment from the proposed project. He felt that no single village was submerged even though both the Medigadda & Annaram barrages with a combined storage capacity of about 27 TMC of water and expressed his gratitude towards engineers and govt. He further stated that about 22,000 acres of land under Medigadda barrage and about 12,000 acres of land under Annaram barrage would be utilized for storage of water in river course only without any additional land submergence, so no damage to environment and finally supported the project.


12. Sri. Vennapally Papaiah, District President, BJP

He complained that the detailed DPR was not placed before the public, politicians by the Government and requested for the same. He expressed surprise that the government never gave a thought to lift the water to fill water bodies like Ramappa cheruvu, Ghanapuram cheruvu and other local water bodies. He demanded water to the local lands on priority instead of taking the water to far of places to siddipet. He sought the details of allotment of budget for the proposed project (State govt., share and Central govt share).

• In the Public Hearing the Draft EIA/EMP report was presented as per the procedure.

• The command area has been indicated in the EMP report.

13. Smt Bandari Sampurna, Chariperson, Bhupalapally

While welcoming the gathering, she said that the proposed project would be advantage to the area and requested the authorities to complete the construction of project at the earliest.

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14. Sri Sirikonda Prasanth, Bhupalapally

After customary welcome address, he emphasized the importance of water to the environment and Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton is praised even after 150 years for construction of Dowleswaram barrage and felt that the present Government headed by Hon’ble Chief Minister would be remembered on similar lines even after 200-300 years for construction of this proposed Kaleshwaram Project. He stated that there was no water in SRSP and other canals. The water would be lifted from the proposed Kaleshwaram Project to SRSP and then into the canals. He finally requested the public to extend their unanimous support to the proposed project.


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15. Sri D. Sridhar Babu, Ex-MLA & Former Minister

After customary welcome, he requested the Hon’ble District Collector to postpone the public hearing stating that the government and the TSPCB did not give minimum period of 15 days notice to the public. He further stated that, apart from this public hearing, some other public hearings are also being conducted today at different locations and people could not attend the other public hearings to offer their views, which was technically incorrect. He also stated that the deployment of heavy police force was not proper in democracy and the people from Ambatipally village had to pass police checking in all 10 directions to reach this venue. He stated that they were not against the proposed project, but some objections regarding re-designing of the project remained in their minds and requested to place the detailed DPR including the details of lands to be acquired for the project, before the public. He felt sad that the land acquisition was done by Irrigation officer and contractors instead of revenue department. The Registration Department is not working from Mulugu Road but working from Registration Officer’s house and the Irrigation Dept., is terrorizing the farmers for registration, which is not correct. Meanwhile, the audience raised objections over lengthy speech and accordingly, the district collector requested Sri D. Sridhar Babu to conclude in another one to two minutes. He agreed to conclude the speech in two to three minutes. He further stated that, the draft report is not correct; the increase in revenue from 431 crores to 12070 crores from yields on completion of the project is not practically possible and the EPTRI has not done any survey regarding structures having archaeological importance and historical monuments, etc. On that pretext he requested for re-survey and postponement of public hearing. He demanded for full implementation of Kaleshwaram Project proposed by the Congress Party and the late Chief Minister Sri Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy. He has also demanded action against officers who have started construction of proposed project without obtaining Environmental Clearance. He finally requested the authorities to elicit the views from all

The Public Hearing notice was issued by TSPCB on month in advance and all necessary procedure was followed. Deployment of notice was necessary to avoid any law and order problem.

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16. Sri Yella Reddy, CE (Retired) He stated that due to non-availability of water in Godavari River between Kaleshwaram and Yellampalli, the Biological spices have scattered away and will regroup after the availability of water in the river due to construction of barrages. Construction of barrages is advantageous to the environment. He opined that storage of about 100 TMC of water at off-shore reservoirs at Karimnagar, Jagityal, Siddipet, etc., would be beneficial to the environment.

The water storage capacity of the reservoirs has been given in EIA report as per the DPR of Kaleshwaram Project

17. Sri Sreenivas Reddy, EE (Retired) He requested construction of more projects with inspiration from the proposed Kaleshwaram project. He put forward his suggestion to construct the Kaleshwaram project as the norms and within the environmental parameters.

The project will be developed as per the norms and comply with all the stipulations of all the Statutory bodies of the State/Central Government.

18. Sri N. Anil, Bhupalapally While welcoming the gathering, he emphatically stated that there would be no damage to the environment due to the project and he further expected increase in agricultural yields, fisheries, etc., due to the proposed project. He finally appealed to all the people to support the project.

He has supported the project and enumerated the advantages.

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19. Sri Gandra Venkataramana Reddy, Former Govt. Whip

After customary welcome address, he condemned the government’s vicious campaign against Congress Party stating that they were against the projects and stated that during the period of Late CM, Sri Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy, they have proposed the Kaleshwaram Project. He stated that the government did not prepare the detailed DPR and details of lands to be acquired and demanded compensation for the lands as per 2013 Act. He objected the land acquisition by the contractors who are using high handed methods against the farmers with help of police instead of acquisition of land through peaceful means by the Revenue Department. He stated that it would be better to conduct public hearing at project site and found fault against the administration for deploying heavy police force obstructing the farmers reaching the venue. The Warangal District is a historical place and have water bodies built by Kakatiyas, so he requested the government to redesign the project to provide water to local water bodies.

Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules. The private person is involved in acquiring land and it is being done by the Collector with the help of Revenue officer. Public was deployed to deal with any law and order issue arising during the public hearing.

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20. Sri Thakkalapally Ravinder Rao While welcoming the gathering, he stated that the proposed project would not pose any threat to environment and appealed to the concerned to issue all necessary clearances to the project. He further stated that the earlier governments after ruling 60 years, failed to provide water from the projects. The present project is redesigned to cater irrigation to about 18 lakhs acres with one of the lowest submergence area (about 475 acres only). Previous governments paid Rs. 80,000 per acre as compensation to the land losers, but, now the government is paying about 10.5 lakhs per acre including jobs. Every acre of land will be irrigated and the Ramappa lake, Ghanapuram lake and Laknavaram lake will be connected with the water from the proposed project.

He has praised the project and appealed to give clearance to the project.

21. Sri Punnam Ravi, R/o. Rangaiahpally

He stated that for well being of the farmers of the state, the Government of Telangana has decided to implement this prestigious project.

He supported the project.

22. Sri Umesh Goud, R/o. Regonda While welcoming the gathering, he stated that the proposed project would improve the socio-economic conditions of the farmers in the area. He requested the officials concerned to accord immediate clearances and also appealed the public to support the project without any second thought.

He supported the project and requested for public support.

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23. Sri Challa Narayana Reddy, ZPTC, Kataram

After customary welcome address, he extended his support to the project, but he requested the government to complete the Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation Project (proposed earlier by the Late Chief Minister Sri Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy) which was sanctioned with Rs. 600 Crs budget to provide water to 34,000 acres locally through gravity. Damarakunta, Annaram and Ambatipally villages are under the threat of submergence and the government has not furnished any details of the lands covered under submergence. The L&T and MEIL have resorted to land registrations which are not correct. He requested the government to acquire the land duly following the procedure and effect the payment of compensation as per 2013 Act. He demanded the preparation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan (R&R) to villages covered under submergence of the project reservoir. He has highlighted the environmental damage due to sand quarrying and un-scientific extraction of sand, the bore wells have been dried up. He finally requested for justice to villagers of Medigadda, Bommapur, Suraram which are under threat of submergence.

• Details of land coming under submergence have been provided in the EIA report.

• The Land acquisition and R&R plans are being drawn in accordance with the amended Telangana RFCT LARR Act.

24. Sri. P. Ramesh, Moranchapally He opined that there would be no threat to environment from the proposed project and requested the concerned authorities to issue necessary clearances to the project.


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25. Sri Appamu Kishan, District President Jayashankar

Bhupalapally

While welcoming the gathering he raised certain issues regarding payment of compensation to the land oustees as per 2013 Act @ Rs. 24 lakhs/acre and sought employment & houses, irrigation water from the project and decrease the height of the Medigadda barrage. He further questioned the authorities for not furnishing the DPR and demanded for postponement of public hearing. He demanded for conducting fresh public hearing at Mahadevpur.

Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules. The height of the proposed barrage is fixed as per the feasibility and design parameters. Environmental Public Hearing has been conducted as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 2006 by MoEF&CC and at District level only.

26. Sri B. Mallaiah, SE (Retd) He stated that the SRSP is in sad state and the availability of water at the proposed project is abundant, hence, requested to complete the proposed project which in turn will change the fate of the Telangana State.

The project is in accordance with his request.

27. Sri Chiliveru Aayilmallu, R/o. Ponagallu

He categorically stated that there would be no threat to environment due to the proposed project and hence, requested for construction of the project immediately.


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28. Sri G. Srinivas, SC leader While welcoming the gathering at the venue, he stated that they are not against the project and their Congress party too. He has stated that 90% of land losers are belong to SC, ST & BC and the government has deployed heavy police force obstructing the SC, ST & BC to reach the venue. He demanded payment of compensation as per 2013 Act and reasons behind lifting of water from Medigadda to far places like Siddipet. He further questioned the authorities for conducting public hearings simultaneously at 15 different places in 5 days only.

Police power has been deployed to avoid any law and order problem and nobody was prevented to attend the public hearing. Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

29. Sri A. Raghupathi Rao, farmer, R/o Mahadevpur

He felt sad as the most of the speakers are politicians and not farmers. He supported the project but demanded adequate compensation to the land oustees as per 2013 Act @ 30 lakhs per acre and requested the authorities to conduct fresh public hearing at Mahadevpur.


30. Sri M. Venkataswamy, MPP, Mahamutharam

He demanded compensation as per 2013 Act and water to irrigate the local lands.

Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules. Preference will be given to the local lands to irrigate.

31. Sri Mota Pothula Sivashankar Goud, ZPTC Ghanpur

After customary welcome address, he has stated that the water is main component in maintaining sustainability of the environment. He expressed that the proposed project will boost the environment in the surrounding area. He extended his full support to the project.


32. Sri Challa Odelu, Begaluru (V), Mahadevpur (M)

He demanded 100% completion of the proposed project and criticized the other political parties for raising objections on flimsy grounds against the proposed project. He requested them to cooperate for attaining Golden Telangana ‘Bangaru Telangana’

He has supported the project to cooperate for the project.

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33. Sri Raji Reddy, ZPTC, Mahamutharam

While welcoming the gathering, he said that the farmers are handing over the lands to the proposed project and he criticized the earlier government for not paying adequate compensation to the farmers.


34. Smt. Geetha, Mahadevapur She sought details of lands to be irrigated locally from the proposed project and reasons behind the lifting of water to faraway places without providing water to the local lands. She alleged that the government terrorized the farmers and forcibly acquiring the lands. She also stated that Smt. Sonia Gandhi was instrumental behind the formation of separate Telangana State.

The command area is proposed as per the DPR of the project. Land acquisition is being done the respective district Collectorate Authority as per the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

35. Sri Suraram Mahesh Reddy, Telangana Paryavarana Parirakshana Samithi

He appealed for compensation as per 2013 Act to the lands acquired for the project. Provision of double bed room houses under R & R package and justified compensation for all the farmers. He stated that they would support the proposed project in case of non submergence of forest land due to construction of the project. He demanded for conducting fresh public hearing at project site instead of conducting at a faraway place.

Land compensation and R&R Plan is in accordance with the LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

36. Sri A. Ganapathi, Bhupalapally Municipal Vice-Chairperson

He wanted the authorities to take the opinion of all the farmers and immediately construct the proposed project.

Opinion of the people who attended the public hearing was taken.

37. Sri Mandhala Ravinder Reddy, Bhupalapally

He stated that the proposed project not only belonged to the Bhupalapally District, but also benefitted 7 more districts irrigating about 2 lakhs acres of lands. He felt that the project would enhance the environmental status of the area and requested authorities to issue necessary clearances at the earliest.


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38. Sri V. Mohan Reddy, Kaleswaram, Mahadevpur

After customary welcome address, he stated that most of the speakers were expressing views politically against interest of farmers. He made it clear that, the Government conducted “grama sabha” at Kannepally village, where no politician attended. He appealed to the politicians not to obstruct the project as the farmers were voluntarily handing over the lands for the proposed project.

He has appealed to the politicians not to oppose the project.

39. Sri D. Ramesh, R/o Tadicherla As the DPR is not placed before the public, he requested the authorities on dais to present the details of the DPR, details on allocation of water to the locals (drinking & irrigation). He alleged that the MEIL paid Rs. 1.5 lakhs less to the farmers and demanded compensation of Rs. 7 lakhs for small farmers & Rs. 5 lakhs for big farmers as one time settlement or compensation at the rate of Rs. 2,500 – 3,000/ per month.

• Draft EIA Report was placed in the website of Pollution Control Board and wide publicity was given by TSPCB.


40. Sri L. Narsimha Reddy, PACS Chairman, Mahamuttaram

He stated that people in general in the state supported the project. The then Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu initiated work on ‘Devadula project’ and the later government headed state completed the ‘Devadula project’ without any partiality. He further stated that their government if comes into power, will certainly complete the proposed project at any cost.

He has supported the continuous effort.

41. Smt Chinthala Bharathakka, Vemulapally

She stated that the farmers are happy with the Medigadda project and she lent her support for construction of more such projects.


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42. Sri Matika Santosh, R/o. Jaggaiahpet

He gave a brief account of benefits to every farmer in the area from the proposed project. He requested the public to lend their support to the project. Farmers had land only, now they have water for raising the crops. The proposed project is being built to fulfill the aspirations of Prof. K. Jayashankar, a legend and visionary of the State

He has supported the project and enumerated the benefits.

43. Sri Bandari Ravi, R/o. Kasimpally While welcoming the people gathered at the venue, he stated that the proposed project was taken up for creating irrigation potential of 1.0 Crore acres as promised, after formation of Telangana State, and appealed to the people not to obstruct the construction of the project.

He has appealed to the people not to obstruct the construction of the project.

44. Sri Marella Senapathi, Bhupalapally

He stated that the government would certainly pay the compensation to the land losers and some people ought to obstruct the project by filing several cases with mala fide intensions. He felt that there was no damage to the environment due to the proposed project instead it would enhance the status of the environment.


45. Sri Kyathraju Sambamurthy, R/o. Mogulapally

He stated that there was no water. Water was provided through canals which are presently idle and water is not flowing in the canals as there is no water in the reservoir. Now, the Government is trying to provide water through these idle canals from proposed Kaleshwaram Project. He requested the government to get all necessary clearances to the project which would be beneficial to the area and the State.

Necessary environmental clearance is being obtained from MoEF&CC.

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46. Sri B. Satyanarayana, Leader, BC Welfare Association, Bhupalapally

He requested the project authorities to use low blasting techniques to minimize the damage to the surroundings and structures located around the working sites of the proposed project. He requested the government to safeguard the interests of affected BC, SC, and other traditional artisan classes like Kummari, Kammari, etc.

Adequate pollution control measures will be undertaken during construction to minimize the damage to the surroundings. No effect to any type of community classes like Kummari, Kammari etc.

47. Sri Adapa Sammaiah, farmer, Kaleshwaram

He has stated that the proposed project will enhance the status of environment. He felt that the present government is offering good compensation to the farmers than earlier governments.


48. Sri S. Krishna Reddy, Rythu Sangam District President,

Jayashanker Bhupalapally District

He stated that the people were using this public hearing to show strengths instead of presenting their views and suggestions on environmental issues. He opined that the proposed project should be constructed, but the public hearing needed to be conducted before the commencement of the works. He demanded compensation to all the affected farmers and wanted the details of lands acquired for storage of 160 TMC of water. He fervently requested the authorities to safeguard the interests of the farmers in the area.

The land compensation as well as R&R of project affected families will be done as per LARR Act of GoI/State R&R rules.

49. Sri A. Sridhar, R/o. Dhamannapet He fully supported for the proposed Kaleshwaram project and expressed his gratitude to the farmers who handed over their lands for the project.


50. Sri G. Srinivasa Rao, ZPTC While welcoming the gathering, he extended his full support to the construction of the project and appreciated the gesture of farmers who handed over their lands for the project. He opined that the proposed project would boost the development of the area.


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51. Sri. Ajmera Pulsing Naik, Telangana Lambhada Hakkula

Porata Samithi

He requested the government to prepare an action plan for the supply of drinking water from the proposed project to Mahamutharam, Balimela and Vajedu Mandals and also stated that the people were not against the projects.

The project will supply drinking water to all the villages where canals are passing.

52. Sri. K. Rajeswar Rao, R/o. Gudepally

He appealed to the Government of India to issue of Environmental Clearances for the proposed Kaleshwaram Project.


53. Sri Mysa Bhikshapathi, R/o. Regonda

He stated that the proposed project would prove to be a boon to the lakhs of farmers of Telangana State and requested the Government to provide water to both crops and drinking water in the area.

The project will provide drinking water as also to enhance irrigation.

54. Sri B Srinivas, farmer, Suraram (V), Mahadevpur (M)

He requested double bed room houses under R&R package to the farmers, exchange of land to the land acquired for the project and employment to the land losers. He requested the authorities to supply water from the proposed project first to their mandals.


• Drinking water will be supplied to all the villages where canals are passing.

55. Sri Md. Tajuddin, R/o. Malhalrao Mandal

He stated that the project would improve the environmental status of the area and also in other 7 districts of Telangana State. The people will also get benefit from the project. He requested the Government of India to issue necessary Environmental Clearances to the project


56. Smt. B. Chandrakala, Bhupalpally She advised the people not to fight among themselves, as the proposed project would be beneficial to the people and would ensure all round development of the area.

He has supported the

project.

57. Sri Rajesh Naik, Chairman (Library), Jayashanker

Bhupalapally

He stated that the proposed project would be a prestigious project and the Scheduled Tribes of this area (‘Girijanalu’) were ready to handover their lands on which they eked out their living.


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58. Sri Anil Reddy, R/o. Mahamutharam

He stated that the people of Mahamutharam, Kataram, Mahadevpur & other mandals were a happy lot as they were also benefitted with the proposed project.


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59. Sri Rupanaik, R/o. Pegadapally village

He said that the farmers were coming forward voluntarily to offer their lands to the proposed project as the project would boost the development of the area, thereby the people also would move forward on account of socio-economic development by way of increase in agriculture output.


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60. Sri Anantha Reddy, Co-operative Bank Chairman, Manthani

He expressed his gratitude to the State leadership for proposing this prestigious project in their area and for providing good compensation to the lands acquired from the farmers. He felt that the project would help to increase ground water levels in the area (Kataram).

Compensation will be paid as per LARR Act 2013 of GoI/State R&R rules.

61. Sri Kumbham Ramesh, NGO, Kataram

While welcoming the people gathered at the venue, he emphasized on all round development of the area including tourism, increase in farm productivity, and increase in literacy rate due to construction of the project in the area. He appealed to the authorities to issue of necessary Environmental Clearances to the project.


62. Sri Mekala Sampath, R/o. Kasimpally

After customary welcome address, he stated that the farmers of the area were willing to hand over their lands for the proposed project. He sought justified compensation to the land loosers and for the implementation of R&R package. He thanked the Maharashtra government for extended their cooperation by giving necessary permissions for the project from their side. He felt that the project would not pose any threat to the environment and in fact improve the quality of environment due to increase in availability of water. He requested the authorities to complete the project as early as possible.


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Project – Mancherial District



1 Sri Devadas, Retd. Chief Enginecr, Retirecl Fngineers Forum

He has explained that due to the construction of

Kaleshwaram Project the proposed ayacut will be served

by the assured water as the availability of water is rnore

(280 TMC) at the proposed site.


2 Sri Raj Kumar, ZPTC, Jaipur

He stated that due to the construction of Kaleshwaram

Project there is no impact on environment, so there is no

objection from his side


3 Sri Pulla Reddy, Kistapur (V), Jaipur (M)

He appreciated the construction of the project. He said

that the ground water in the surrounding villages will be

recharged due to construction of this project. He also said

that the construction of Kaleshwaram Project .will

increase growth of fish and he supported the construction

of the project.


4 Sri R. Srinivas Reddy, Pegadapatly (V)

He stated the benefits due to the construction of

Kaleshwaram Project like proper utilization of water which

is being wasted; serving about 40000 acres of ayacut by

constructing Annaram Barrage, Sundilla Barrage; the

ground water in the surrounding villages will be

recharged. Hence he supported the construction of the

Barrage.


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5 Sri Aravinda Rao, jaipur (M) saicl that the farmers of Jaipur (M)

He have no objection in construction of Kaleshwaram Project.


6 Sri Manthani Laxman, MPTC, Jaipur

He expressed that the Chief Minister of Telangana being a farmer himself has taken up the Kaleshwaram Project to convert the dry lands into fertile lands and also demanded the speedy completion of the project.


7 Sri Mekala Dasu, Singapur

He has expressed his objection in conducting the Environmental Public Hearing after commencement of the Project and he opined that public money is wasted in the redesigning of the project.

The project construction activities which have been started are only for drinking water purpose which does not require environmental clearance. Even the NGTs order of stay by not treating the ongoing works as drinking water project has been set aside by the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the matter was remanded to the principal bench, NGT ,New Delhi.(vide judgement dated 08.11.2017 in the Writ petition No. 34458 of 2017)

8 Sri Rikkula Laxmi Narayana Reddy

He demanded for supply of water for irrigation to his village.

If the village is under project benefitted mandal, the water will be supplied.

9 Sri Venkatesham, Gangipalli

He said that the Kaleshwaram Project is beneficial to the farmers. He demanded the compensation the pipeline.


10 Sri Sukari Srinivas, Indaram (V)

He demanded the study of back water effect due to construction of Kaleshwaram Project and also asked for providing irrigation facilities by construction of canals. He supported the construction of Project.


11 Sri Thirupathi Goud, Vevilla

He has praised the construction of project and he opined that the people in the surrounding villages will be benefitted.


12 Sri Annam Venkanna, Shettipally (V)

He has demanded the compensation to the pipelines in and around Shettpally, Bejjala and Rommipur Villages, he also demanded for construction of crematories in the affected villages.

As per the Telangana Amendement on RFCTLARR Act, the compensation will be paid and it is beneficial then the central act.

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13 Sri Sanjay Kumhr, TDP Youth Leader, Mancherial

He has demanded for provision of R&R facilities to the affected farmers, provision of employment; he expressed his objection in conducting the Environmental Public Hearing after commencement of the Project. He demanded that the DPR of the project should be rnade available to the public.

As per the Telangana Amendement on RFCTLARR Act, the compensation will be paid and it is beneficial then the central act.

14 Sri Gone Narsaiah, MPTC, Tekumatla

He supported the construction of the project and requested to provide the irrigation facilities to Jaipur mandal. He stated the people of Jaipur mandal have no objection in construction of Kaleshwaram Project.

Irrigation facilities shall be provided to Jaipur mandal as it is one of the benefitted mandals.

15 Smt. Hemalatha, MPP, Jaipur

She said that the farmers will be benefitted with the construction of the Project, She also requested for compensation of pipelines.

Compensation will be paid as per the RFCLARR Act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

16 Sri Gunda Mallesh, Ex. MLA, CPI

He raised his objection in conducting the Environmental Public Hearing after commencement of the Project. He demanded a compensation of Rs 20 Lakhs/Acre, provision of employment for a person in each family, provision of R&R facilities, provision of double bedroom houses for land losers.

• The project construction activities which have been started are only for drinking water purpose which does not require environmental clearance. Even the NGTs order of stay by not treating the ongoing works as drinking water project has been set aside by the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the matter was remanded to the principal bench, NGT ,New Delhi.(vide judgement dated 08.11.2017 in the Writ petition No. 34458 of 2017)

• Compensation will be paid as per the RFCLARR Act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

17 Sri Prashanth Reddy, Telangana Jagruthi, Mancherial

He said that they have taken up the awareness program regarding irrigation facilities among the people; he also explained about the benefits of the project and supported construction of the project.


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18 Sri Mallanna, Telangana Rythu Sangham

He has spoken about the development of North Telangana and questioned about the allocation of water to this region, he also demanded for equal compensation to all the affected farmers.


19 Sri Damodar ReddY, Pokkuru (V), Chennur (M)

He has said that he is supporting the construction of the project and requested for provision of crematories in the affected villages.


20 Sri Prabhakar Reddy, Chennur (M)

He has supported the construction of the project. He has supported the project.

21 Sri Sammi Reddy, Chennur

He has supported the construction of the project, he requested for an alternative for narsakkapeta and sundershala lift as these will be submerged due to construction of the project.


22 Sri Mallikarjun Yadav, Chennur


23 Sri Krishna, Chennur (M)

He has opined that the government has taken up the Kaleshwaram project as part of providing irrigation facilities to an ayacut of about 1.0 crore acres. Hence he supported.


24 Sri Vala Srinivas Reddy, Thotapally (M), Jaipur (M)


25 Sri Boini Sampath

He has requested for provision of irrigation facilities to their lands.

The lands which come under the project area will be provided with the irrigation facilities.

26 Sri Rajamallu, Kistapur

He has demanded for proper compensation to the land lost due construction of Sundilla barrage.


27 Sri Uma Maheshwar, Kundaram

He has opined that the estimated value of the project has increased from Rs. 8400 Crores to Rs. 80500 Crores and also opined that the government should spend an amount of Rs. 20000 Crores per annum to complete this project. He also suggested that the works taken up earlier should be properly utilized in the proposed project.

As per the project development plan, the money is spent on the project implementation. Works taken up earlier will be properly utilized.

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28 Smt Srilatha Kundaram

She has demanded for proper compensation to the land lost due to construction of Sundilla barrage.


29 Sri Sriramulu, Mudigonda (V)

He has supported the construction of the project and he requested to fill the minor irrigation tanks in their surrounding villages.

Once the project is implemented and stabilized, if it is feasible, preference will be given to fill the minor irrigation tanks.

30 Sri Satyanarayana, CPM

He has expressed his concern about the conservation of crocodiles in L-madugu. He demanded for land compensation according to 2013 ACT. He also demanded that the DPR of the project should be rnade available to the public.


31 Sri K, Ravinder, Mandamarri

He has opined that the redesigning of the Kaleshwaram Project has to be done.

32 Sri Sanjeev Rao, Ex- MLA, Chennur

He has demanded for proper compensation to the land lost, due to construction of Sundilla barrage. He supported the construction of Project.


33 Sri Shilam Srinivas, Pegadapally

He has demanded for taking action against the monkeys menace on the surrounding villages of the project.

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34 Sri MD, Faheem, Jaipur

He has supported the project and demanded that farmers should be benefitted in the construction of the project.

All the farmers will be benefitted by this project.

35 Sri Ravinder, Jaipur (V)

He has supported the construction of the project and he requested to fill the minor irrigation tanks in their surrounding villages. He supported the construction of Project.


36 Sri Sundilla Rajaiah, Telangana Vikasa Sangham

He has supported the construction of the project, he also said the project to be completed within the stipulated time for effective utilization of water.

The project shall be completed within the stipulated time.

37 Sri Kaluvala Raj Kumar Bhimaram

He has supported the construction of the project, he has demanded for distribution of revenue land occupied by the forest department to the farmers.


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38 Sri M. Malla Reddy, BJP President

He has supported the construction of the project, raised his objection in conducting Environmental Public Hearing after commencement of the Project and demanded for land compensation on par with Mallannasagar Project an also demanded that the project should be beneficial to the people in the region.

• The project construction activities which have been started are only for drinking water purpose which does not require environmental clearance. Even the NGTs order of stay by not treating the ongoing works as drinking water project has been set aside by the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the matter was remanded to the principal bench, NGT ,New Delhi.(vide judgement dated 08.11.2017 in the Writ petition No. 34458 of 2017)

• Compensation will be paid as per the RFCLARR Act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules.

• It is assured that project will be beneficial to all the people in the region.

39 Sri Cheruku Thirupathi Reddy, Somanapally Sarpanch

He has supported the construction of the project. He has demanded for the Land acquisition details under the project.

Prior intimation will be given before acquiring the land.

40 Sri B. Kishan Rao, Jaipur (M)

He has supported the construction of the project and opined that the construction of the project doesn't have any adverse affect on the environment.


41 Sri. Jayathi Gopalo MPTC, Shetpally

He has supported the construction of the project and opined that the construction of the project is instrumental in utilization of allocated water and also demanded for construction of crematories in the affected villages.


42 Sri Shekar, Ex Sarpanch, Kundaram

He has opined that the farmers of four villagers have lost around 400 acres of land under Sundilla barrage, hence the minor irrigation tanks should be filled in the surrounding villages by providing an exclusive lift system.


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43 Sri Ravi, Kundaram

He has requested for providing irrigation facilities to the dry lands

Irrigation facilities will be extended to the areas which are not considered currently once the project is implemented and stabilized as per the feasible conditions.

44 Sri Udem

Manohar Redcly,

Kistapur (M)

He has demanded for compensation of pipelines in the affected villages.


45 Sri Bandari Satyanarayana, Naspur

He has supported the construction of the project, he has demanded for compensation to the affected lands of maddula vagu back waters, he also demanded for compensation of pipelines. He also requested to consider the remaining lands under land acquisition.



Project – Rajanna Sircilla District


1. Sri M.Narsa Goud, Ex MPTC, Ghambiraopeti

He welcomed the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and in Location of Medigadda Barrage in view of the water availability and hence Godavari water will be utilized for irrigation of Telangana drought prone Districts and also appreciated the efforts for revival of SRSP (Sri Ram Sagar Project). He also informed that this project will boost the agriculture in the Telangana state. No one will oppose the lift irrigation project. He also thanked Chief Minister of Telangana. This Project will improve overall socio-economic conditions of Telangana people irrespective of Caste and creed. No impact on environment due to this project.


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2. Sri Janagam Sharat Rao, ZPTC, Mustabad

He welcomed the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and informed that the project has long term benefits in terms of irrigation. The project will recharge the ground water and this project has no negative impacts on environment and has no pollution is generated from this project. He thanked the Officials


3. Sri Gaddam. Narsaiah, Ex AMC Chairman, Sircilla

He welcomed this project and informed that the project is dream of Telangana state. He thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana for the project. This project has no negative impacts on environment due to these project activities.


4. Sri Racharla Venkannna,Teacher, Telangana Vikasa Samithi

He welcomed the project and informed that the project will irrigate one crore acres of land in Telangana. The earlier Governments have made the people of Telangana to migrate to other parts of globe due to scarcity of water for irrigation. These projects packages 9,10,11,12 will boost the agriculture and all sectors of livelihood.


5. Sri Dornala Laxma Reddy CESS, Chairman, Sircilla

He welcomed the project and project has no negative impacts on environment. Due to this project, rains will come and requested not to oppose. He informed that ground water will be recharged and surface water utilization will improve. He thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana for the project towards Golden Telangana state.


6. Sri A. Vijayarama Rao, Ramreddypalli, Mustabad

He welcomed the construction of Kaleshwaram Project and informed that the project has long term benefits in terms of irrigation, fish culture and other sectors of livelihood sources. He informed that the forest land acquisition in Malakpet Reservoir is not a major issue, it can be sorted out by afforest ration of the land twice of the acquired land.


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7. Sri B.Surender Rao, Gudem (V), Mustabad

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram Project This project has no negative impacts on environment due to this project activities such as canals ,tunnels, reservoirs etc. and no pollution is generated from this project. The project has long term benefits in terms of irrigation, fish culture and other sectors of livelihood sources. He thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana for the project.


8. Sri Gurrala. Anand Reddy, Somarampet (V),Ellanthakunt(M)

He welcomed the Kaleshwaram Project but questioned that the place of PH is far away from effected villages. He informed that the no EIA reports, executive summaries in Telugu were placed in the Gram Panchayats before 30 days. After placing of those EIA reports PH notification should have been issued. He questioned that the works of the project were started thus violating the EIA notification 2006.He asked the TORs were issued in 31st March 2017 and what seasons were taken for study of EIA and its impacts. He asked to make a study of three seasons (Winter, Rainy, summer) in the affected villages and can conduct PH. He questioned whether the permissions were accorded from Forest Dept. and applied for Forest clearance.

Draft EIA & Executive summaries of both Telugu and English are palced in all the village panchayats before 30 days. The works carriedout for the project are for the Phase –I drinking water facilities. The EIA report will be updated. Forest Stage – I clearance is provided in the EIA report.

9. Sri Bathula Anjaiah, AMC Chairman, Maddikunta

He welcomed the project and informed that the farmers of this region are drought prone, suffering due to scarcity of water for irrigation and many of his natives had migrated to other places. He informed to provide R&R for the land acquired places.


10. Sri V.Krishna Hari, Ex MPP, Boppapur

He welcomed this project and thanked Chief minister. He informed that every one shall be benefitted by this project and will improve all socio economic conditions of all sectors of this region


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11. Sri Mohd Jabbar, Yellareddypet

He welcomed the project and compared the earlier drought situations in the region. He informed that about 3,75,000 acres irrigation will be stabilized and also requested for a solar power project.

The purpose of this project is mainly to provide drinking water and to develop irrigation. Once he project is implemented and get stabilized, ancillary benefits like tourism, power generation can be anticipated as per feasibility.

12. Sri Y.Yellaiah, Mallreddypet He welcomed this project and the farmers of this region are drought prone, suffering due to scarcity of water for irrigation and many of his natives had migrated to other places. He added that the project will fill the upper Manair which will benefit all sectors of the district. He has no objection over the construction over the project


13. Sri Ch.Raju, Ghambiraopet He welcomed the project will benefit all sectors of the societies like fish, irrigation, toddy culture due to upper manair project., He informed no impacts on the project.


14. Sri P.Raja Rao, Rajanna Sircilla, President, Telangana Vikasa Samithi

He welcomed the project and informed that the Maharashtra Govt has constructed projects on Godavari river, which lead to drought in Telangana. No water in SRSP for the past decade and entirely dependent on rain fall. This project will boost agriculture and all sectors of livelihood in the state. He requested the authorities to take all necessary steps for compensation issues of land acquired.


15. Sri Konduri. Ravider Rao, Gajasingavaram

He welcomed the project and formed the Govt. of Telangana has taken a big task for reverse pumping of water from Godavari. He informed water is an essential commodity and such project will boost all sectors of environment &socio economic conditions of life. Earlier governments have not constructed projects from decades which lead drought conditions in this region. He welcomed the project and has no objection over the construction over the project.


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16. Sri U Srinivas, Surpanch, Mangalpalli

He has informed that they are poor farmers and were depended on rainfall .This project will immensely help irrigation in this region and about 850 acres of land was acquired under this project from Konaraopet village. No negative environmental impacts will generate from the project.


17. Sri R. Anjaneyulu, Farmer, Narmala

He welcomed the project. Water will be pumped to upper Manair and it will help irrigation in this region. He explained the drought prone situations and scarcity of water for irrigation has lead villagers migrated to other places. Any project will have certain impacts on environment, but this irrigation project will enhance all conditions of the district.


18. Sri Ch. Rama Rao, Katkur He welcomed the project and stated that the 4 packages in Sircilla District are beneficent to all the sectors of villages. He thanked the Chief minister of Telangana and supported the project


19. Sri A. Shakar Goud, Ex.MPP

He welcomed the project stated that they have given the land to the project at Malkapur(V) and compensation was given accordingly. Rajanna Siricilla District will be more benefited by this lift irrigation project as most of the areas are drought prone. Any project will have certain impacts on environment, but this irrigation project will enhance all conditions of the district.


20. Sri J.Rajaiah, Kothapalli He welcomed the project and stated that no water was available in Mid Manair project in the past so he migrated to Saudi Arabia. Now he came back from Saudi Arabia as the Government has proposed this project and Water would be available for Agriculture. He has informed that no negative environmental impacts will generate from the project


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21. Sri G.Rajanna,Thangalapally

He welcomed the project and stated that this project provide water to 1,50,000 acres of land. He has informed that no negative environmental impacts will generate from the project. He thanked the Chief minister of Telangana and supported the project


22. Sri Venakat Narsing Rao, Gudur

He welcomed the project and stated that this project will provide water to Mid Manair. He informed that the upper manair project has dedicated for water and still maintained Agriculture for the past 10 years, depending on rainfall. Now the Government has proposed the lift irrigation project which will benefit the irrigation of Rajanna Siricilla District. He supported the project and thanked Government of Telangana.


23. Sri.V.Ramesh Thangalapally

He welcomed the project and stated the importance of water in the drought prone area. This lift irrigation Project will boost the Agriculture sector, recharge ground water and helps the environment in all aspects.


24. Sri B.Devadas, Ex.MPP He supported the project and stated that lift irrigation Project will improve the conditions of this area and requested not to oppose the project.


25. Sri J.Jagan, Kothapalli He informed that for the past 10 years Mid Manair was without water and has hampered the irrigation in this region, which led the youth to migrate to other places for livelihood. This lift irrigation Project will improve the conditions of this area and requested the authorities to take up de –siltation of upper Manair (2.0 TMC) and establish the industries

He has supported the project. Project Proponent will look into this matter for de-silting

26. Sri N.Vasanth Kumar, Boppapuram

He welcomed the project and stated the importance of water in the drought prone area. This lift irrigation Project will boost the Agriculture sector, recharge ground water and helps the environment in all aspects.


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27. Sri N.Asok, Annantagiri He has informed that construction activities were under progress for the past 2 years in Ananthagiri Village for storage of 3.0 TMC water under 10 the package. The project has acquired 3300 acres of land in Ananthagiri Village. He questioned the authorities for providing compensation and rehabilitation & resettlement of the land loosers at the project. He opined that the EPH has to be conducted in their village.


• As per the MoEF & CC guidelines of EIA Notification 2006, Environmental Public Hearing is conducted at district level only.

28. Sri A Srinivas, MPP, Mustabad

He welcomed the project and stated the importance of water in the drought prone area. He informed that for the past 10 years Mid Manair was without water and has hampered the irrigation in this region, which led the youth to migrate to other places for livelihood This lift irrigation Project will boost the Agriculture sector, recharge ground water and helps the environment in all aspects Finally he supported the project and thanked Government of Telangana


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29. Sri Krishnamurthy, Retd CE, I&CAD

He appreciated the construction of Kaleshwaram Project benefitting 13 districts of Telangana State. He also appreciated the Re-engineering of this project. The earlier project was proposed at Tummidihetti in the name of Pranahita Chevella. But due to less water availability the present Govt has proposed this project at Kaleshwaram, where water availability is more. Medigadda is appropriate location for the project barrage. He mentioned that about 280 TMC of water available and 180 TMC is diverting to SRSP. He said that this project will not have any negative impacts on the environment instead it maintains the balance of the environment by improving the socio-economic conditions of all sectors. He also informed that after completion of this project water will be available across Godavari throughout the year from Medigadda to Yellampalli project. He said on behalf of all Retired Engineers they are welcoming the project and are awaiting the completion of the project.


30. Sri A.Subhash, Thimmapur He welcomed this project and stated that this project will fill the Narmala tank, and a long cherished dream of 60 years is turning true by this project. He supported the project and stated that lift irrigation Project will improve the conditions of this area and requested not to oppose the project and thanked Government of Telangana.


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31. Sri Venkatarama Rao, Retd CE Irrigation

He welcomed the project about 2000-3000TMC water is being discharged into sea in waste. This Lift irrigation project scheme is proposed at Medigadda, Sundilla & Annaram for providing drinking water, irrigation and stabilization of SRSP. The water is firstly utilized for drinking water purposes and later on for irrigation by providing distributaries’ canals. He also stressed that irrespective of political parties everyone should appreciate project. The Environmental clearance will be taken up for this project at early.


32. Smt Pallem. Annapurna, ZPTC, Konaraopet

While welcoming the project, expressed her happiness of long cherished dream is turning true by providing water to upper Manair from Mid manair through reservoirs, canals etc. She hoped for early approvals for the project


33. Sri Laxmi Ravinder Rao, MPP, Konaraopet

She welcomed the project and hoped for early approvals for the project.


34. Sri K.Srinivas, MPTC, Rajannapet

He welcomed the project and his villagers have liberally handed over their lands (Ac 23.31g) to the project. The Groundwater will be recharged and also informed that the village is high with fluoride content hence the surface water from lift scheme will also improve health conditions. He hoped for early approvals for the project and every one are welcoming the project


35. Sri Mahender Reddy, Elanthakunta

He welcomed the project and stated that some land was acquired in the project and requested for compensation and R&R for land losers. He requested the authorities for an substantial and profitable compensation for land acquired and informed to not to oppose the project.


36. Smt Sampoorna, AMC Chairman, Ghambiraopet

She welcomed the project and hoped water from the lift project will improve their livelihood and their economic condition


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37. Sri Marri. Venkat Reddy, Formar, Boppapur, Yellareddypet

He welcomed the project and stated the earlier this project was started in the name of Pranahita Chevella Lift project and appreciated the redesigning. He requested the authorities for an substantial and profitable compensation for land acquired.


38. Sri A. Anil Reddy, Former, Jillella village

He welcomed the project and stated that they have awaited long for this lift project. He thanked the Govt and hoped water from upper Manair to Nakkavagu tank, will improve agriculture and their status.


39. Sri Y.Kanakaiah, Formar, Vilasagar

He informed that water is most essential for farming& drinking and this project will improve all sectors of society. Ground water will be recharged and area will be developing water from Yellampalli to Midmanair through tunnels, canals will improve economic conditions of this area


40. Sri Kalwakuntal Gopal Rao, Mohinikunta

He welcomed this project and stated the water is more important over environmental clearance of the project. Everyone are directly depended on water, he thanked the Govt and requested for clearance of the project.


41. Sri G.Devaiah, Up Sarpanch, Gajasingaram, Gambirraopet

He welcomed the project and informed that Gajasingavaram village is not benefitted by this project and requested the authorities to provide water to their village


42. Sri Kommu. Balaiah, Gudem, Mustabad

He welcomed the project and informed that Harithaharam (tree plantation) will be benefitted by this project. Water to upper manair will improve the conditions of villages


43. Sri Bhuma.Raju, Samudralingapur

He welcomed the project and upper manair villages will be benefitted by this project


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44. Sri Lachi Reddy, ZPTC, Boinpally

He welcomed the project and stated the importance of water in the drought prone area. He reminded that about 14 villages submergence during Mid manair project and this lift irrigation project will benefit all sectors of the villages. How the earlier Government has build the projects without taking any permissions. !00 villages will be benefitted by losing 14 villages.


45. Sri Edaboina. Narsaiah, Narmala

He welcomed the project and hoped for filling of water in Narmala tank.


46. Sri Devenderyadav, Cess Gambhrraopet

He welcomed the project and informed that 270 acres is acquired in the project and constructing reservoir of 0.12 TMC. The authorities had also provided compensation to the land lost villagers. He reminded the early days which led to drought situation and migration of villagers. He welcomed this project and requested for early approvals


47. Sri S.Venu, ZPTC, Ellanthakunta

He welcomed this project and informed that about 40,000 acres of land will be benefitted in Ellanthakunta(V).Water from the project will improve all scenarios like irrigation, fish culture etc in the hilly area of Rajanna Sircilla dist. No negative impacts on the environment by this project. He hoped for 2 crops and early clearances for this project.


48. Sri A.Gangadhar, ZPTC, Chandurthi

He welcomed the authorities and the project. This project will improve the irrigation scenario in Rajanna Sircilla dist.


49. Sri A.Mallesh, Terlumaddi He welcomed the authorities and informed that his village Terlumaddi is last in the ayacut area and hoped for early completion of the project.


50. Sri A.Ravinder, Thangalapalli

He welcomed the project and informed that farmer is the backbone of society. Agriculture is not waste, it is a festival. this project will improve the conditions of farming in this region


51. Sri G.Akilyadav, Ellanthakunta

He welcomed the project and requested for early compensation payment to the land losers of the project


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52. Sri N.Yellagoud, Kothapalli He welcomed the project and thanked the villagers for attending and supporting the project


53. Sri Ramalingeswar Surpanch, Racharla Boppapur

He welcomed the project in the drought situations of Rajanna Sircilla dist and hoped for early completion and environmental clearances form the authorities. All borewells are dried up in the area.


54. Sri KrishnaReddy, MPTC, Yellareddypet

He welcomed and supported the project proposed at Medigadda, Annaram , Sundilla and its benefits to the area of Rajanna Sircilla dist.


55. Sri Kamalakar Reddy, Ghambiraopet

He stated that drought situation are prevailing in the area and forest cover is degraded. Hence he supported for the project for revival of environment in this area by supplying water from the proposed project


56. Sri Ch. Srinivas Rao, Gudem

He welcomed and supported the project for bringing water from Godavari to mid manair in Rajanna Sircilla dist. He requested the District Collector to send positive report to the Ministry(MOEF&CC) for approving the project


57. Sri V,Chandraiah Goud, Rudrangi

He welcomed and supported the proposed project He has supported the project.

58. Sri A.Ramulu, CPI Diat president, Yellareddypet

He welcomed and supported the proposed project and requested for early compensation payments for the acquired lands in the project


59. Sri Ghousuddin, Kothapalli He welcomed the project and stated no negative impacts on environment. This project will boost the economy in the this area and shall improve all sectors of villagers


60. Sri D.Raja, Rajanna sircilla Dist

He welcomed the project and informed that he is from power loom industry. Water is essential for the farming thereby the power loom sector will be benefitted. No negative impacts on the environment from the project


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61. Sri Satish Chander Rao, HM retired Pothugal

He welcomed the project and reminded the land acquisition; submergence issued in the earlier projects of Menarche thanked the Govt for the project, which will improve the economic conditions in the region. He requested the villagers to support the project.


62. Sri Budugu. Praveen Rajanna sircilla Dist

He welcomed the project and informed that this region is upland in nature hence no industrial projects arrived. He mentioned that Water is used for Agriculture purpose 78% and for industries 17%.


63. Sri G.Srinivas, Mucherla He welcomed the project and requested the authorities to provide canal from Mucherla to Cheekodu Village to support farming in their area.


64. Sri G.Mallaiah, 4th Ward member, Narmala

He welcomed the project and thanked the Chief Minister of Telangana and Govt of Telangana for constructing the project.


65. Sri Narayan Reddy, Thimmapoor

He welcomed the project and informed that stated the importance of water in the drought prone area


66. Sri Ch LaxmaRddy, Yellareddypet

He welcomed and supported the proposed project and requested for early compensation payments for the acquired lands in the project.


67. Sri D.LingaRao, Lingannapet

He welcomed the project and proposed for to plant trees to compensate the lost trees in the project at a ration of 1:2 and requested for local employment in the project.

Planting of trees is done as per the compensatory aforestation. The employment to the local people is also anticipated from this project.

68. Sri J.Devaiah, Lingannapet He welcomed and informed that canal is under progress from Timmapur-Rajannapet. He supported the project


69. Sri T.Prabhakar Rao, Up-Surpanch, Gudur

He welcomed and informed that he has requested hi villagers to stop borewells in Mustabad area as this project is near completion.


70. Sri M.Raju, Nagampet He welcomed and informed that their villagers are drilling bore wells and destroying tanks and requested the Dist collector to look into the issue.


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Project – Siddipet District


Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/action plan from I&CAD

1. Sri. Farooq Hussain, MLC He informed that though he is not a farmer but always thinks about the farmers by moving around the fields in the villages. He expressed that the Kaleshwaram Project is required 100% in present scenario as it provides water to irrigation requirements. He requested the public to raise their hands in support of the project. He stated that the bore well or open well will provide the hard water with which the yield will not be 100% where as the water from projects can give canal waters which will provide 100% yield. He expressed his deep thanks to all responsible for this project.


2. Sri. Satish Kumar, MLA, Husnabad

He informed that this project is a friendly project in which there will not be any pollution, it only helps farmers. It can provide water to the half of the total farmers of the state. Hence, we all should welcome this project with whole heart.


3. Sri Narasa Reddy, Wargal (V), Gajwel(M)

He informed that Siddipet district is a backward district in which so many farmers have committed suicides due scarcity of water for the cultivation. Kaleshwaram project is project with which all good can happen. He informed that for industrial development roads, Electricity, Water supply is required for which the Kaleshwaram project will bring water. By industrialization educated persons will get employment opportunities and help in the development of the area. Hence, everyone must support the project. Nobody should object.


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4. Sri Srihari Rao, President Raithu Sangam

He stated that it is a project which is a direct solution to the problems of a farmer. The farmer who always struggles in Siddipet district due to scarcity of water supply for cultivation purpose, it can provide all the requirements of a farmer. He informed that natural sanctuaries, forests, Archaeological structures, Biodiversity parks are not going to affect temporarily or permanently. He welcomed the project.


5. Sri M. Gangavva, Palamakula (V), Nanganooru(M)

She informed that many bore wells were drilled by the farmers in the village but there not working effectively and they are becoming dry. Hence, this project is required not only for cultivation but also for making everyone to stand on their own financially. She welcomed the project.


6. Sri Srinivasa Goud, Godugupally(V), Doulthabad(M)

He informed that there is no water in their village even after drilling the borewells up to 400 to 500 feet depth. Hence, he requested everyone to co-operate in getting the water through project.


7. Sri Devi Ravinder, Lakdaram(V),

Kondapaka(M)

He informed that the people of Telangana fought for water, funds and employment. He informed that the entire district is struggling for water, said that it is the time to get good water for agriculture. Also stated that the project will increase the agriculture percentage in the state lead into welfare of every community of the society, including farmers. He Expressed that the backward people will benefit a lot with this project.



• He has supported the project.

8. Sri. Chandramoulisham He informed that the living standards of Siddipet district people will improve by constructing this project. He welcomed the project.


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9. Sri B. Shanker, Lingupally(V), Mirdoddi(M)

He thanked for conducting public hearing by which people can express their problems. He informed that earlier this project was named as Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Pranahitha Chevella project but it was renamed as Kaleshwaram project. He requested to keep the earlier name only. He further informed that about 3000 acres of forest land is getting submerged in this project and requested to develop alternate forest land. He requested the government to include action proposed to be taken to protect the Sound pollution, air and water pollution in Mallanna sagar reservoir which is big reservoir having a capacity of 50TMC. He informed that government is giving compensation to the land losers but the agriculture labour was not provided any relief and hence he demanded that every dalith, tribes should also be given compensation. As per 2011 Act dalith should be given 1 acre land and tribes should be given 2 acres of land. Finally he demanded for land to land to every farmer who is losing the agricultural land due to this Kaleshwaram project in the ayacut area.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

10. Sri. N. Arjun Goud, Baswapur, Mulugu

He Stated that due to the commissioning of this kind of project all the villages including small hamlets will become green. To increase the life of a farmer this kind of projects will help. Hence the Kaleshwaram Project should come to eliminate the struggles of a farmer, which gives full fledge happiness to a farmer. Hence this project should come


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11. Sri. Chandra Mouli, CE Retd.

He stated that water is soul to the land without which there will not be any life. Huge quantities of water are required for agriculture. Due to the establishment of this project the Siddipet farmers can get upto 50 TMC water. The rain water which was getting wasted will be utilized. By using the water in a effective way the Telangana can become Konaseema in cultivation. Even there will be so much of benefit to the environment, Kaleshwaram project is a life line to Telangana District. He also said that there will not be any earth quakes as required seismic studies have been done in that regard. There were no earth quakes due to the construction of dams like Nagarjunasagar, Srisailam and SRSP which are having huge capacities and compared to the Mallanna sagar. Hence everything is good with this project, let us complete the same.

• It was replied that the seismic studies indicate that there is no chance of earth quake as the proposed project site falls under Zone –III.

• He has supported the project.

12. Sri. Ranga Chary, Journalist

He expressed that to change the life style of public this kind of project constructions are mandatory. He said that he is a journalist since 25 years observed and made documents on real stories that so many farmers have committed suicides due to scarcity of water. Also helped so many farmers in economical way. This kind of projects should come to have irrigation facilities. The farmers, even the public welfare will be possible with this. The professions and small sector business problems will be eliminated and there will be drastic change in the life’s of general public. Some persons believe that there will be environmental issues due to the irrigation projects. But, no environmental issues were observed due to the existing projects. Any small disturbances shall be resolved and shall work together to welcome this type of projects.

There will not be any major environmental impact.

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13. Sri. Pathuri Vijaya, Ramancha(V),

Chinnakodur(M)

She stated that the Kaleshwaram project is equally important as Telangana; to get required water to agricultural purpose the project establishment is mandatory. She also informed that they have 3 acres of agriculture land in which they have drilled 4 to 5 bore wells and found no water. Due to which they sold out 2 acres agriculture land. She requested to complete the project at the earliest so that they will get water and do irrigation in remaining 1 acre. She also stated that no farmer will be selling his farm in future due to scarcity of water as this project has ability to fulfill all the requirements of the farmers.

Water levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

14. Sri. Nimma Malla Reddy, Koinpally(V),

Nanganoor(M)

He expressed that it is a project which is proposed keeping the Telangana State Public Welfare in mind. By this project agriculture lands will have irrigation facilities and ground water levels also will increase which in turn helps farmers. Government is struggling for the welfare of public by providing this kind of necessities, hence nobody should object this kind of projects infact every one should support them.


15. Sri. K. Srinivas, Mothe(V), Mirdoddi(M)

He informed that this project can supply all the requirements of farmers as ground water in Siddipet District as already got dried and it is only the way to provide the water needs, it can give light in the lives of farmers.


16. Sri. C. Vijay Reddy, Sarpanch, Thukkapur(V),

Thoguta(M)

Due to the construction of Kaleshwaram Project 910 Acres to 1390 Acres of fertile land is getting submerged in Tukkapur Gram Panchayat area. It is brought to the notice that Thukkapur and Yellareddypet grampanchayats was paid with lesser compensation and requested kindly give compensation similar to the other areas. He requested to look after their needs as promised and they definitely support for the project.


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17. Sri. M. Hanumanth Reddy, Irkod(V), Siddipet(M)

He expressed that the construction of Kaleshwaram project will resolve the drought conditions of Northern Telangana farmers, Ranganayaki Reservoir can become a boon to the Siddipet Public by providing regular water supply. Industrialization is also takes place.

Water levels in the area will be increased due to the project and welcomed the speaker for the support.

18. Sri. A. Rangareddy, Vemulaghat(V), Thoguta(M)

He expressed that he belongs to submerged village, hence requested for opportunity to submerged villagers by providing correct compensation. He also expressed that they are not against to the project, not saying no to the project but requested to calculate the compensation as per the provisions provided in the Government Act. Hence he requested the Ministers and District Collector to give a thought that the public hearing is prior to the land acquisition or land acquisition is prior to public hearing. He also stated that they are still aqua life in their canal in their village, hence how to leave it.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or STATE R&R RULES and this issue is under the purview of District collector.

• As per F.No.22-76/2014 IA-III full land acqucition is not apre –requicite for EC.

19. Sri. Ramachandra Rao,sarpanch

Boppapur(V), Dubbak (M)

He expressed that there are no rains though it is rainy season hence unable to get good cultivation. He informed that, he has drilled about 20 bore wells in his agricultural lands, but all bore wells failed. He further informed that every community living standards will increase by having this project. He also stated that by establishing this kind of projects the above mentioned problems cannot be raised, Environmental quality will increase; moreover the green fields will grow.

Due to the project the ground water levels will be increased which in turn increase the greenery around the project.

20. Sri. N. Nagaraju, Rangampet(V), Gajwel(M)

He welcomed the project and requested the Government to give correct compensation by providing the economical support to all submerged villages.


21. Sri. B. Srinu, Bhompally(V), Mirdoddi(M)

He expressed that this project can eliminate all the problems of farmers hence Mallanna Sagar Project should come


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22. Sri. M. Shankar, Ananthasagar(V), Chinnakodur(M)

He expressed that there will be environmental improvement due to this kind of projects. The farmers are crying due to drying of their fields as there is no water, hence this type of projects should come. He expressed thanks to those farmers who has lost their lands, he assured that he government will resolve their problems. He also expressed his hole hearted thanks to all the responsible.

Water levels in the area will be increased due to the project

23. Sri. Srinivas Reddy, Vemulaghat(V), Thoguta(M)

He expressed that he belongs to a submerging village. He informed that with great difficult he came to the public hearing. The police are asking name and other details before allowing to the venue. Some of the villages were taken to begumpet, police station which is not correct. Already there is a lake with 1 TMC capacity which can irrigate 1500 acres of agriculture land. About 1800 acres of forest land which is also has rare medicinal plants and it was know that still forest clearance was not obtained. There is also NGT case in this regard and requested to give information in this regard. Only 10 Pages of executive summery was placed in their village Grampanchayat Office, draft EIA report was not made available in their Grampachayat Office. No Gramasabha was conducted in their village in this regard. The report submitted by the EPTRI is suppose to have three seasons data but the report was prepared without any such information. Land is submerged Expressed that their village people have not received any information of this project.

Forest –Stage I Clearance are placed in the EIA report. Due ot security reasons they were asked the villagers name. The final EIA report is updated with all the queries.

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24. Sri. Chandra Shekhar Reddy ,Yetigadda

kistapur(V), Thoguta(M)

He informed that Telangana state agitation was done for water, But now lands for taken for the same. In Mallanna sagar reservoir area about 10,000 to 12,000 acres of land acquisition was done as per the 123 GO. They have left the village one year back but no government official came to them to discuss with them about R&R package. He further informed that as they belong to submerged villages it is responsibility government and others to take care of them. Many leaders approached them and many promises were given but till date no government benefits were given to them. There are about 10 to 15 lakes in their village and the government has not done seeding due to which the fisherman have lost their livelihood are getting effected hence Government should take care of all the effecting people. He requested the officials to present their issues before the government.





25. Sri. M. Mahipal Reddy, Yerravalli (V), Kondapak(M)

He expressed that their village people have not received any information of this project; they have done Tom Tom yesterday only due to which they have lost opportunity to express their views. He also expressed that no Sesimic study analysis have been carried out in their village. It came to know that sesmic studies are under progress and if any lineament is found will the project location get changed and fresh land acquisition will be made. He stated that the Public hearing should be done before acquisition of land, after conducting sesmic analysis and permissions. He requested the officials to present their issues before the government.

• Press notification was given in Namaste Telangana (Telugu) and The Deccan Chronicle (English) news papers on 24th July 2017.

• Seismic studies that were carried out indicate that there is no chance of earth quake as the proposed project site falls under Zone –III.

• All the issues raised by the speaker were noted.

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26. Smt. C. Shankaravva, Chinnagundavalli(V), Siddipet(M)

She expressed that she belongs to Chinnagundlavalli; there are many suicides of farmers noted in their village due to scarcity of water for agricultural purpose. Hence she requested every one saying that this kind of suicides should be eliminated by welcoming the Kaleshwaram Project. By having canals small farmers will be benefited. She welcomed the project.


27. Sri. Mahaknali Laxman, Kishtapur (V), Chinnakodur(M)

He expressed that due to scarcity of water he has incurred Rs. 6.0 Lakhs for bore well drilling for a land costing Rs. 75,000/- only. The fields are getting dried up due to shortage of water. Also stated that this kind of projects can only help the above situation by providing timely requirements of water to the agricultural fields.

Water levels in the area will be increased due to the project and welcomed the support of the speaker.

28. Sri. V. Narsimha Reddy, Vemulaghat(V), Thoguta(M)

He expressed that they all belong to Rythu families, also stated that there were no Grama Sabha happened at their village. To get this kind of project there should be proper compensation to the submerged villages. He also expressed that they are getting land loss due to this project hence requested to consider their problems.

• It was clarified that this is an environmental public hearing and no gram sabha will be conducted.

• Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or STATE R&R RULES.

29. Sri. B. Rangareddy, Mundrai(V), Nanganoor(M)

He informed that in drought prone mandals of Karimnagar, Warangal & Medak are formed into new Siddipet District. The present Siddipet district is not having reservoirs of one TMC capacity. The present government proposed to develop four reservoirs. The farmers are losing everything in their lives. This project will bring light in the farmers livelihood.

The groundwater will be recharged due to the project and benefit the livelihood to the farmers.

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30. Sri. P. Srihari Yadav, Kasthuripally(V), Chinnakodur(M)

He informed that civilization was developed along the banks of rivers. The culture of the area and quality of environment will improve where ever there is water flow. He expressed that he is a shepherd, shepherds have to survive a complete day with a single bottle (1 Ltr) of water due to which they will face health problems. He thanked the land loosers. Hence we know the significance of water, hence this project should come, water should come. Hence the project has to be completed at earliest.


31. Smt. A. Balamani, Sarpanch, Appannapally(V),Dubbak(M)

She has expressed her heartful thanks to all responsible for this project, the project with which all the problems of a farmer can be eliminated, help the submerged villagers, cannot cause harm to the environment. Hence this project should be completed successfully.

There will not be any major environmental impact.

32. Sri. Ashok He informed that he belongs to submergence village and requested government to provide pakka houses, employment and resolve our problems. He informed that already the villages having lakes, bore wells and good cultivation if project comes they will lose entire lakes, bore wells and cultivation and they will loose their livelihood. He informed they are not against the project

• It was clarified that the compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

33. Sri. E. Thirupathi, Rampur(V), Thoguta(M)

He expressed that they are the submerged village people; they are losing their agricultural lands, hence demanded for more compensation, also demanded for a job to every house of their village.


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34. Sri. O. Prathap Reddy, Boorgupally(V), Gajwel(M)

He informed that telangana state has been achieved on the foreground of water, funds and employment. He further informed that neither the public representatives nor government officials visited submergence villages. He informed that the creation of 17 lakh acres of ayacut shall be appreciated but at the same time of 17,000 acres of land is getting submerged. He expressed that the government shall take care of the submergence villages when large number of villages are getting benefited. He questioned that what is the necessity of changing the name of Pranahitha – Chevilla project to Kaleshwaram Project? He also stated that it is always responsibility of Government to protect the life of all 5,000 families. Also said that there is huge forest land getting affected, hence everyone should struggle to protect the same. At the same time he informed that he is not against the project. He informed that the land cost is about 30 lakhs, where as compensation paid is only 6 lakhs.


35. Sri. Dhamodhar Reddy, TREA

He expressed that there will not be any lost to environment due to Kaleshwaram Project, infact the environment will get improved by improvement the ground water levels and greenery area will increase in huge quantities. He advised the farmers not to close the existing bore wells / open wells which are dried up and informed that the same will get recharged with water after the completion of the project.

• The water levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

• It increases the agricultural productivity and greenery in the region

36. Sri. G. Yadagiri, Raghavapur(V)

He expressed that farmer suicides are due to the water problem. By constructing this project farmers will be benefited. The land loosers and beneficiaries of this project should resolve their issues. This project will benefit to lakhs of people. He welcomed the project and requested to complete the project at the earliest.


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37. Smt. V. Laxmi, Rangaraopet(V)

She informed that as we together fought for Telangana state on similar lines we should also fight for achieving this project. Many of the small farmers are getting migrated due to drought conditions. All these small farmers will be benefited by this irrigation project and our state will become Bangaru Telangana


38. Sri. G. Laxma Reddy, Duppadpally(V)

He expressed that this project is beneficial to everyone as it is directly related to a farmer, field and cultivation. Hence it has to be supported by every one for welfare of entire society.


39. Sri. Parshuramulu, Mirdoddi(V&M):

He expressed that this project should come, more industries will come to the District, and they will provide jobs to local people. He also stated that the submerged villagers shall be done justice by giving good compensation by the Govt. He welcomed the project.

Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules..

40. Sri. Sathi Reddy, Rtd. SE He assured that there will be 100% benefit to the environment, and ground water table will increase, animals, birds farmers will be benefitted. By using ground water for drinking purpose there is possibility of getting fluorosis. He requested that all the farmers should welcome the project.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

41. Sri. Satyanand, Rtd. CE He expressed that there will be benefit to 20.0 Lakhs acres of land will be developed for agriculture purpose due to this project, of which 5 lakh acres area will be horticulture development which is also environment friendly. it is a project with which there will be all the benefits to the agricultural fields expect loss to the land loosers. It is also mandatory to compensate land losing people these villagers shall be kept in mind and Govt benefits shall be provided to them.


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42. Sri. C. Srinivas Reddy, Thukkapur(V), Thoguta(M):

He expressed that he belongs to a submerged village, police people are arresting the people coming for public hearing from their village. Also stated that how the public hearing can be taken up when there is still case is pending in NGT Court regarding the same project. He also said that the project construction is started without obtaining environment permissions like EC, forest clearance which is not correct. He finally expressed that the village people are trying to get suicide due to land losses.


43. Sri. Rajaiah, Peddapur(V),Chinnakodur(

M)

He expressed to that he belongs to Goudas community, they have not received any compensation for the loss of 4 acres of land hence requested for the required compensation no official is considering their request


44. Sri. P. Ramulu, Ex Sarpanch, Mittapally(V), Chinnakodur(M)

He expressed that the environment will not get any harm due to this project infact all the aspects of environment will get improve by the continuous provision of water.

It was clarified that the environment will not be affected and there will be continuous improvement

45. Sri.S.Ramlingareddy, MLA Dubbak,,Sri.S.Ramlingareddy, MLA Dubbak,Siddipet

He informed that by Mallanasagar reservoir shall be constructed and the area shall flourish with agriculture crops. He requested the public present in the meeting to raise the hands that are in favour of the project. The collector requested the speaker to confine to the environmental issues only. Sri. Ramalingareddy informed that there will not be any pollution due to the project and further the land cattle, birds, trees and the entire environment will improve by this project. He requested the govt shall looking to the problems faced by the land loosers and help them in all aspects.


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46. Sri.S.Kanakaiah,Gundareddypally, Siddipet

He welcomed the project. Informed that there are large number of agriculture labour in our villages who have migrated to other places will return to their village. He also opined that there will be no effect to the environment and by having water trees will grow more. By loosing one acre of land for project by which hundreds of acres of land will have irrigation facility by which economy will improve? He further requested others also to welcome the project


47. Sri.Venkatesham,Venkatraopet,Siddipet

He welcomed the project. He informed that there will be not any environment damage by this project and opined that the relation between the environment and this project is like a relation between like mother and children. The environment will improve by this project. The land loosers in the project shall be kept in mind. The government shall complete the project at the earliest.

Welcomed the speaker for the support and assured that the project will be completed very soon.

48. Sri.B.Lingam,Thimmayapalli,Siddipet

He informed that he is having five acres of land in his village, due to scarcity of water there is no cultivation in entire land. In this project I am loosing two acres of land for canal construction and I am the first person to sign to give the land. Now, I am leading my livelihood by driving auto rikshaw. Once project comes I will do agriculture, I am eagerly waiting for early completion of the project

Welcomed the speaker for the support by giving the land and assured that the ground water levels will be increased.

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49. Sri.Mallesham Goud,Chowdaram,Siddipe

t

He informed that in siddipet we are not having canals, tanks and we have fought for separate Telangana state for water, funds, employment. Due to scarcity of water trees are not growing and caste based professions are also not developing. Many trees are dying due to the shortage of the water. This project will resolve the water problems faced by the farmers. The environment and greenery will improve by this project water. I am sure that, chief minister of the state will definitely resolve the problems faced by the land loosers in the project

• Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased which in turn increase the greenery.

• They have supported the project

50. Sri.A.Ravinder Reddy, Ex.MPP,Raithu sangam

He informed that earlier Nizam rulars have developed tanks in the form of chain to have water for irrigation. He expressed his displeasure on earlier governments and informed that the earlier government neglected canals, lakes, water tanks. In 1960 there were about 18 lakh acres of land was under cultivation in the catchment of water tank. The earlier governments has not given agriculture facility to even 4 lakh acres of land in 2014 the earlier Due to which irrigation and farmers faced lot of problems. Some of them are trying to stop the project by way of creating hurdles to the project. He opined that there will not be any problem to the environment. He stated that about 80,000 families will be benefitted by the way of food, fish, fruits etc due to this project. He further informed that the government will take care the land loosers and he expressed that everybody should thank to land loosers




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51. Sri.N.Bhagavan Reddy,Telangana Vikasa

Samithi,Siddipet

He informed that water is elixir of life. From past decades there was huge damage was occurred to the environment due to lack of sufficient rain falls and water facility the drought conditions, suicides, hunger deaths were prevailing and the animal and birds also got effected environment. By constructing this project environment sustainability will be brought and he suggested that to construct this project by taking all precaution measures to avoid environment damage and he requested the public to welcome the project and he expressed his gratitude to the land loosers

Assured that increase in green vegetation and decrease in suicides due to increase in groundwater levels in the region and welcomed the speaker for the support.

52. Sri.K.Prabhakar Reddy, M.P,Medak

He informed that we fought for separate state of telangana for water for well being of public. He informed that there will be no any advers effect to the environment. He stated that there are reports on environmental damage due to industries, coal projects etc but there are no reports on environmental damage due to water projects. From Godavari river about 275 Kms area will be developed by the way of animals, birds, trees. The ground water will also be recharged due to this project. The water tanks, kuntas and borewells located away from this project also get water from the project. This project is a dream of crores of people. The land loosers are also taken care by the government. It is a such a reputed project by the government and which is leading with higher speed in asia. He welcomed the project.

Assured that there will not be any environment pollution due to the present project and welcomed the speaker for the support.

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53. Sri.Bhoom Reddy,Siddipet He informed that by this project declined species and environment will get developed. The proposing mallanna sagar project area is near to forest land area. The Agriculture was carried out depending on ground water only due to which the entire ground water was exhausted. The villages and urban areas and also and about 40 Kms area located in between kondapaka and yellareddypeta got affected due to depletion of ground water. If the water projects developed based on bachawath programme the balance in the environment was maintained. By constructing this project different species of animals, birds will be developed and ground water will be recharged. Upto 400 to 500 Kms area will be recharged due to canals and taking water from this project is right to all siddipet people. About 2000 TMC of water from river Godavari is joining into sea. If the project is constructed 400 to 500 TMS of water will be utilized for irrigation and drinking purpose. The environment will also improve with this project.

Assured that green vegetation will be improved due to increase in groundwater levels in the region and welcomed the speaker for the support.

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54. Sri.G. Election reddy, Ramayampally

He informed that, the earlier government have spent about Rs.6000 crores in canal construction which has gone in vain as the canals are still dry without the water. He opined that though some of the villages will submerged, but crores of people will be benefited. There will not be any harm to the environment, moreover, the project can benefit the environment with good availability of water. The government will look after the villages which got submerged. He thanked the government for constructing this project, the siddipet shall developed like konasema. He informed that earlier the public present here welcomed the project by raising their hands. He further requested that we should welcome development in the form of project and at any cost the project shall be constructed.


55. Sri.P.Balaiah,Telangana Rachaithala Sangam,

Husnabad

He informed that the Telangana people fought for water in the Telangana State and now this project will bring water. We as a poets, writers will refelect the society in our writings. There will be environmental sustainable, bio diversity will improve by constructing this project. We all are welcome the project


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56. Sri.P.Narayana,Thimmaiplli, Naganoor (M)

He informed that he is having 6 Acres of agricultural land out of which 4 acres of land was given for this project. He also informed that the Government has paid compensation to him and he is very happy thinking that I will get water to my agricultural land. Earlier, no crop is to be developed due to drought conditions in 6 acres now I can do agricultural in my balance 2 Acres of agricultural land. He further informed that if water comes into tanks, kuntas fishes will developed and fisherman will get benefited and about 4500 Acres of land coming under cultivation in Naganoor Mandal. There will be no damage to the environment due to this project and he welcomed the project.

• There will not be any environment pollution and more over groundwater levels will be increased due to the present project.




57. Sri.Bhoopathi Reddy,Mittapally,Siddipet

He informed that he is having 10 Acres of agricultural land and he drilled many borewells in his land but all failed. He further informed that in his area about 15 farmers committed suicide due to drought condition. He requested to complete the project at the earliest such that water come into the tanks and ground water table will increase. He informed that due to water flow in this area the climate temperature will come down there by rains will fall and the water cycle will be maintaining. They will not any pollution issues with this project and requested to complete the project at the earliest.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increase the agricultural productivity. And assured that the project will be completed at the earliest.

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58. Sri .D. Srinivas, Mittapally, Siddipet

He informed that Telangana area is a drought area. By constructing this project the drought area will flourish with agricultural crops. The Telangana area is having record of highest number of farmers suicides which will reduce by constructing this project. The farmers can do cultivation with low expenditure and can have high yield by having irrigation facilities. Not only farmers also caste based profession will also improved. After getting Telangana State the Government has taken up this project which will develop the area in all aspects. He request all the farmers to welcome this project.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increase the agricultural productivity.

59. Smt.G.DevaLaxmi, Dubbak, Siddipet

She informed that they have drilled three bores in their agricultural fields but no water was found. She further informed that her husband committed suicide and she is having two small children. She requested to complete the project at the earliest.

Assured that the project will be completed at the earliest and welcomed the speaker for the support

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60. Sri. Mareddy Ravinder Reddy, Irkode, Siddipet

He informed that in their village about 92 acres of agricultural land will be submerged in Mallanna Sagar Reservoir. He thanked the villagers whose agricultural lands are getting submerged. He also informed that mainly the Irkode village is getting effected by submerging in the Reservoir and he suggested the villagers whose agricultural lands are submerged to convey their demands to the Government in proper way and settled their demands and requested them not to create any hurdles to the project. Many farmers suicides were occurred in Telangana area after coming of this project. Farmers suicides will stop by developing irrigation facility. He informed that they have convened a meeting with their villagers and decided to collect Rs. 100/- from each family from around 620 families and about Rs. 62,000/- will be disbursed to land loosers. He also informed that is loosing about 9 Acres of agricultural land in Mallanna Sagar Reservoir. He informed that water is required for environmental sustainability and this project will bring water to tanks by which birds and animals will flourish. He is not against to the land loosers and also informed that without loosing land canals will not be constructed, to get water canals are to be constructed in this, some people loose their land and lot of people will get benefitted.

• Water levels in the area will

be increased due to the

project which in turn increase

the agricultural productivity.

• Welcomed the speaker for the

support, all the suggestions

were noted and will take

appropriate action accordingly.

61. Sri.Venkatarama reddy,Errsanpally,Siddipet

He informed that irrigation facility is required for control of farmer suicides. He suggested to the government that the submergence or land loosers payments shall be given in two or three instalments. He welcomed the project.


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62. Smt.G.Komala,Mandapally,Siddipet

She informed that there will not be any environmental damage by this project and further the environment will be improved. She also informed that they drilled five borewels in their agriculture land but all are failed. We have check dams in our village but no water is their in the check dams. Due to financial problems farmers are committing suicides and they are not able to give proper education to their children. Animals and birds and agriculture will be developed with the availability of water only. She requested the government to construct canals at the earliest.

Assured that green vegetation will be improved due to increase in groundwater levels in the region. This increases the water availability in the check dams.

63. Sri.T.Anjaiah, Manjeera Rachaithala

sangam,Nagasamudrala

He welcomed the project on behalf of their organization. He informed that for the past 30 years their organization working on farmer suicides. He inform that there will be short term problems and long term benefits with this project. This project is covering 13 districts by which half of the Telangana state will have irrigation facility. In Nagarjuna Sagar project also there was no environmental issues observed. He informed that with this project ground water table will increase, rainfall will increase.


64. Sri.T.Balarangam,Ponnala,Siddipet

He informed that there will not be any environmental issues due to construction of reservoirs. By diverting water from river Godavari into ranganayak sagar, mallanna sagar, kondapochamma sagar all the cheruvus and tanks will be filled with water by which fishes and trees will develop and environmental quality will improve and there will be no pollution. By this project there will be improvement in the financial status of the farmers. He welcomed the project.



• Due to which water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production.

• There will not be any environment pollution due to the present project.

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65. Sri.Radha Krishna sharma,chandrapur,Siddip

et

He informed that there will not be any environmental issues due to this project. By this project the ground water table will be increased due to which animals, birds and environmental quality will be improved. Due to depletion of ground water the farmers are committing suicides. From past five years the ground water was depleted in our village the farmers committed suicides. Due to non availability of ground water the farmers drilled many borewells in their agricultural lands and found no water, ultimately they brought financial problems and credits they committing suicides. The drought area mainly the northern telangana will flourish with agriculture crops by this project. He informed that some of villages along with his native village are going to submerged in ranganayak sagar and mallanna sagar reservoirs. He expressed his thanks to land loosers and submerged villagers. He requested the government and collector siddipet to take appropriate action and provide alternate measures for leading their life smoothly

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increases the agricultural productivity. This reduces the suicides in the region.

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66. Sri.BairavaReddy,Chinnagundavalli,Siddipet

He informed that the siddipet is considered as one of the drought area in the country. As the area Siddipet area is located in high altitude there is need to lift the water from canals like Ranganayak sagar. The present government is taking initiation and proposed this project. Water is essential for livelihood of human beings, animals, birds and trees. To get the water the project is to be constructed. He informed that the lakes and tanks were filled due to good rainfall and due to mission kakatiya in the past year. But due to less rainfall in this year the crop got damaged in siddipet district. To get water the project is to be constructed and he requested the public to think before creating hurdles to this project. He expressed his thanks to submerged villagers and requested them not to create any hurdles to the project. He informed that the project is essential for stopping farmers suicides, improvement in livelihood and he welcomed the project.


67. Smt.G.Narsamma,Siddipet,Siddipet

She is informed that they have drilled four bore wells in her agricultural lands but all bore wells have failed. Due to financial problems, drought conditions their children migrated to Mumbai and other countries and she is facing lot of problems. She informed that earlier they were doing fishing activity but due to non availability of water in lakes and tanks they could not do fishing activity since five years. She opined that to get water in the lakes and tanks Mallanna sagar project is to be constructed. She requested submerged villagers to solve their problems by mutual understanding and also she expressed her troubles face by them in getting drinking water in past days. She requested to complete the project at the earliest.

• The water levels in the area will be increased which in turn increase the agricultural productivity.

• This also increases the fish productivity in the region.

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68. Sri.Narla srikanth,Velkatoor,Siddipe

t

He informed that for the past 20 years this area is having low rainfalls. To get better livelihood of farmers this project is required to constructed to have irrigation facilities. He informed that due to increase in concentration of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere the oxygen levels are depleted due to which the quality of environment got decreased. To get improved quality of environment water is required for which Ranganayak sagar, Mallanna sagar, Kondapochamma sagar are to be constructed.

• The water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increases agricultural productivity and green area.

• This leads to increase in oxygen levels.

69. Sri.B.Prabhakar Rao,Thotapalli,Siddipet

He informed that he belongs to farmer community. He strongly belived that kaleshwaram project is essential for siddipet. He further informed that there are only two rivers i.e., river Godavari and River Krishna are only the water sources for telangana state. Due to non availability of water in the Almatti dam the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Dams are always in dry condition. He informed that the water from River Godavari are also not coming due to Babli project. There is no water in Sriramsagar project. About 20 TMC of water is coming from Ellampalli project out of which 6.5 TMC of water is going to Hyderabad as drinking water and 6.5 TMC of water is going to NTPC and remaining 6.0 TMC of water is available only. By constructing kaleshwaram project water can be diverted to existing reservoirs and proposed new reservoirs by which irrigation facility will improve.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increase the agricultural productivity and welcomed the speaker for the support.

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70. Sri.C.Devendhar Reddy, DCCB,

Chairman,,Sri.C.Devendhar Reddy, DCCB,

Chairman,Siddipet

He informed that no problems with the construction of Kaleshwaram Project, With the project floura and fauna of this area will develop and the fluoride problem of this area can be eliminated with the water and crop productivity may also increase. He said that Unfortunately, not even one acre of land was not irrigated in this region with canal even after 70 years of independence. He expressed his gratitude towards the people of submergence villages and asked people to bear the agony of submergence villagers. He opined that project will bring Water to farmers ,toddy tappers and fishermen by which their life standards and economic conditions may change. He said that health conditions and nutritious standards of the people will increase

• The water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increases the agricultural productivity.


71. Smt.Aruna, VC, Gajwel Municipal,Gajwel,Smt.Aru

na, VC, Gajwel Municipal,Siddipet

She informed that due to depletion of ground water and less rainfall crops are damaging and rfarmers committing suicide in Telangana state. She opined that the project taken up by the government of telngana will bring water to fields of the farmers and urged to give environmental clearance to this project


72. Sri.Laxman ,President Gangaputhra

Sangam,Sri.Laxman ,Siddipet

He informed that there will be no loss to the people of this district with this project. He said that the birds are migrating from this place to other states due to scarcity of water. He opined that with the project water, employment will be created for fishermen.he asked the people to not to go against the project and said that project is permanent solution to this region. He urged the people to consult the collector for compensation related issues but not to stop the project.

• Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increase the water in lakes/ponds and increase the fish production.

• This also increases the employment of the fishermen in the region.


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73. Sri.Ragulasaraiah, VC, Zilla

Parishath,,Sri.Ragulasaraiah, VC, Zilla

Parishath,Siddipet

He stated that combined Medak district is predominantly dependent on bore wells for irrigation. He informed that it has been long time dream of the people for drinking and irrigation water. He requested the government to give drinking and irrigation water through Kaleshwaram Project at the earliest. He thanked the people loosing their lands in the project.


74. Sri.J.Ram reddy,Venkatraopet,Sri.J.R

am reddy,Siddipet

He stated that water is life. He informed that civilization and development begins on the banks of rivers. He stated that due to non availability of rivers tanks have been developed in the region. He informed that due to failure in protecting the tanks and shortage in rainfall there has been effect to the environment as well as the farmers. Many farmers and their families have been affected due to failure of bore wells. He stated that the separate state of Telangana has been achieved for irrigation water only. Therefore the proposed Kaleshwaram Project has to be welcomed.He informed that the nizam mir osman ali khan during the year 1901 has proposed near yetigadda kishtapur. But the project could not be completed due to unavoidable circumstances.


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75. Sri.M.Pavan,Siddipet,Sri.M.Pavan,Siddipet

He stated that the four reservoirs including mallanna sagar has to be constructed to provide irrigation to the entire northern telangana region. He stated that the hearing should have been conducted near the submergence villages. He stated that the villagers should have been informed 30 days before the public hearing. He questioned why the public hearing is conducted after the land acquisition for the work is almost completed. He asked how many times the re-engineering of kaleshwaram project has taken place. He requested the goverment for better compensation for the submergence villages. Here the collector has requested the speaker to speak on environmental issues. The speaker informed that they don’t have any environmental issues regarding the project.

• Press notification was given in Namaste Telangana (Telugu) and The Deccan Chronicle (English) news papers on 24th July 2017.

• It is to clarify that this is an environmental Public hearing, but not the PH for social impact assessment study.


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76. Sri.M.Venugopal Reddy, Municipal

Cnclr,Siddipet,Sri.M.Venugopal Reddy, Municipal

Cnclr,Siddipet

He stated that there is no effect on the environment due to the proposed ananthagiri reservoir, ranganayaka sagar reservoir , mallanna sagar reservoir and konda pochamma sagar reservoir. He informed that he is in favour of the project. He stated that drinking water is being supplied to the Siddipet from 55 Kms long system which is subjected to leakages and pollution. If the Ranganayaka Sagar Reservoir is constructed, clean water will be available to Siddipet. He stated that many farmers have committed suicide in the region due to non availability of irrigation water, power and loan related problems. He informed that pollution is the reason for the destruction of species. He stated that the project is proposed for the well being of the people. He stated that his father Macha Boga Reddy has expired due to electrical shock in his farm at 5 AM in the morning while starting his borewell. He stated that the state of Telanagana has been achieved for irrigation water only. He further stated that the deaths of farmers due to Suicides and Electrical Shocks can be avoided with the Project. He extended his complete support to the Kaleshwaram project.

Welcomed the speaker for the support. Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project which in turn increases the agricultural productivity. This reduces the suicides in the region.

77. Sri.K.Vikram Reddy,Siddipet,Sri.K.Vikram Reddy,Siddipet

The speaker informed that the Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers association extended their support to the Kaleshwaram project. He stated that the state of Telangana has been achieved on the grounds of Water, Employment and Revenue. He stated that there is no harm to the environment with the Kaleshwaram Project. He stated that since Independence, there is no project constructed in Siddipet District. Only singur project was constructed but it could not serve the water to the land which is 2 Km away from the project.

• Assured that there will not be any environment pollution due to the present project and welcomed the speaker for the support.

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78. Sri.K.Venkat Reddy, Chairmen, Agriculture

market committee, Chinnakodur, Siddipet

He informed that there is harm to the Environment with the proposed Kaleshwaram Project since there are no harmful emissions or effluents from the project. He informed that with the construction of the project, the ground water gets recharged and the farmer suicides will be decreased. He stated that there is no ground water available in the region even after digging borewell upto 500 Mts. He stated that due to water forestry gets developed further there will no problem to the drinking water for the animals. He stated that to avoid the farmer’s suicides water is necessary. He urged for early completion of the project.


79. Sri.Anjaneyulu, Sarpanch,Gundavelli,Sri.A

njaneyulu, Sarpanch,Siddipet

He stated that there is 4000 acres of Agricultural land and there are families relying on agriculture in his village. There is one tank in his village which can serve water to 700 acres of land. Surrounding villages also get benefited with the tank. He informed that with the Kaleshwaram project, the environment will also get benefited. He stated that public is also the part of the environment. With the project all the forest animals will also get benefitted. He stated that they have extended their support to the scheme and the Ranaganayaka Sagar Rservoir. The speaker has thanked the people losing their lands in the scheme.


80. Sri.M.Ramlingareddy,Chittapur, Siddipet

He informed that the environment will not be effected by this project. Without water there is no trees, birds, animals etc. By getting water trees will grow, lakes and water tanks will flourish with water there by birds and animals will inhabitant there by the environment will improve. He questioned how environment will get damaged due to this project. Further informed that to get water the project has to be constructed. All of us shall welcome the project.


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81. Sri.M.Bal Reddy,Gangapur, Siddipet

He informed that the chinnakodur mandal has the least rainfall in the last 10 to 15 years in the entire Medak District. Aged mango trees also have dried up due to scarcity of water. Public have migrated to other places due to non availability of water. Drinking water is supplied through water tankers in the summer season in the region due to scarcity of water. He appreciated the scheme of lifting the water that is going waste into the sea. He opined that Ranganayaka Sagar Reservoir is essential for the region.


82. Sri.D.Mallaiah ,kanaipalli, Siddipet

He opined that animals like Monkeys, Bears and Wild boars are entering into the village premises due to environmental degradation. He opined that the environment can be improved with the water and for that the project is essential. He informed that sheep are dying due to scarcity of water. The sheep raisers migrated to Bombay/Dubai will come back for agriculture in the region if the project is constructed.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project and welcomed the speaker for the support. .

83. Sri. Dr.Yadava reddy,Gajwel, Siddipet

He informed that we will need water when the environment gets polluted but pollution will not occur with water. Every village in the area is experiencing drinking water problems. The ground water levels in the region have depleted. Even if the water is available at deeper levels, they are causing health problems. So to improve the health standards of the people Mallanna Sagar project is required.

Assured that the water levels in the area will be increased due to the project and welcomed the speaker for the support. .

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84. Sri.G.Parameshwar,Siddipet,Siddipet

He informed that the farmers in the region can develop by irrigation with the water from the project. The project will benefit the environment and will not cause any affect to the environment. He informed that the project shall be taken up immediately to benefit the farmers in the region. He informed that the Government should take care of the people of the Submergence villages

Assured that there will not be any environment pollution due to the present project and welcomed the speaker for the support. Compensation will be given as per the LARR act 2013 or State R&R rules.

85. Sri.Y.Somireddy,Palamakula,Siddipet

He informed that construction of the project is compulsory for protecting the environment. He informed that check dams were constructed along the stream passing in their mandal by which the ground water has been recharged. Accordingly, by construction of the project the farmers in the area will get benefitted and the suicides of the farmers will reduce. All the dry lands in the area will get irrigated. The drinking water requirement in the region will also be fulfilled with the project. He opined that the environment will not be affected by the project.


86. Sri.Yellareddy,Siddipet

He informed that the projects shall be constructed. He further informed that the people of their village have unanimously resolved to support the construction of the project.


87. Sri.Gopal Kishna Rao,Thotapalli,Sri.Gopal Kishna Rao,Siddipet

He informed that the environment will be improved by the construction of the projects. He informed that with the irrigation projects crops will be improved and the abundant oxygen will be available. He expressed his full support to the Kaleshwaram Project.


88. Sri.G.Yellareddy,Dubbak,Sri.G.Yellareddy,Siddipet

He informed that the environment gets improved with the water. The greenery and forestry can be improved with the water. He requested the Environment ministry for permitting the project for speedy completion of the project.


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89. Sri.G.Bhaskar ,Gajwel,Siddipet

He informed that the Environment will not be affected by the irrigation projects. He informed that the forests will be developed with the water. He opined that there shall not be any disbelief regarding the project. He thanked the people of the submergence villages.

Assured that there will not be any environment pollution due to the present project

90. Sri.Rajireddy, Siddipet He informed that he is in support of the project. He opined that the relationship between the project and environment is like the relationship between mother and her child. He informed that even though he is losing his land for the canal, he is supporting the project to avoid the suicides of the farmers in the region.


91. Sri.V.Satya ,chandlapur, Siddipet

He said that he is in favour of the Kaleshwaram project. He opined that the project will be blessing for the 1,85,000 fishermen in the region. He informed that fisheries can be developed with the water from the Project. He requested the Government to take care of the people in the submergence villages.

• Ground water levels in the area will be increased, due to which the water in lakes and tanks will be available and which in turn increase the fish production.

• This also increase the employment of the fishermen in the region.


92. Sri.Bandi Ramesh, Siddipet

He informed that the Ground water in the region has depleted and the project is essential. Irrigation project in this area is an age old dream of the public. He requested to not to object the project.

Assured that the groundwater levels in the area will be increased due to the project.

93. Sri.Radhamanoher Reddy, Rajakkapet, Siddipet

He informed that the environment develops with the project water. Health will improve with the project water.


94. Sri.V.Gopal Reddy,Gajwel, Siddipet

He opined that environment can be protected by the project. He informed that rural development can be achieved by construction of the project.


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95. Sri.Rajireddy,Machapur,Sri.Rajireddy,Siddipet

He informed that the public hearing should be conducted in the villages which are getting affected by the project and not in Siddipet. He informed that public hearings on the loss of livelihood and caste based professions have to be conducted.

Clarified that this public hearing is on environment

96. Sri.M.Mahesh ,Lingareddypalli,Sri.M.Mah

esh ,Siddipet

He informed that he is losing his 10 acres of land under Ranganayaka Sagar reservoir of the project. But he voluntarily gave the land keeping in view the benefits of the project. He opined that the environment will be benefited by the water. He informed that the unemployment can be reduced by the establishing industries in the region. For establishing industries, facilities have to be provided.


97. Sri.V.Narayana Reddy,kyasaram,Sri.V.Nar

ayana Reddy,Siddipet

He informed that there will not be any affect on the environment due to the Kaleshwaram Project. This project will be the lifeline for the people. He informed that 80% of agriculture in the region is rain fed. Due to shortfall in rains, there is no development in the economic conditions of the farmers. So the project has to be constructed. He informed that the depleted ground water levels will improve with the project. Environmental balance can be achieved through the project. The project will create local employment and will benefit the fishermen in the region. He opined that the project will benefit every section of the society.





98. M.Mohan Reddy,Peddlingareddypall

y ,M.Mohan Reddy,Siddipet

He informed that the pollution of the area can be reduced by the Project. He informed that fauna will develop in the region with the project. The ground water levels in the region have depleted. He informed that due to digging many bore wells, earthquake has occurred in lathur region of Maharashtra. He informed that migration in the region will be reduced. He informed that he is in favour of the project.

He has supported the project by informing that there will be raise in groundwater levels which in turn increase the employment opportunity.

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99. Sri. Rajareddy,Machapur,Sri. Rajareddy,Siddipet

He informed that polluted water is being encountered in the bore wells. The crops in the region are drying up due to scarcity of water. People are getting affected due to consumption of polluted water. He opined that irrigation projects will enhance the health standards of the people. He informed that he is in favour of the project.

Assured that no pollution will be generated due to the proposed project and welcomed for the support.

100. Sri.N.Yadavreddy,Marimuchala,Sri.N.Yadavreddy,

He informed that water is the lifeline for the people in the region. he opined that the public hearing should have been conducted in the submergence villages. He informed that 2013 LA act should be implemented for LA in the villages.


101. Sri.L.Mallareddy,Peddalingareddypally, Sri.L.Mallareddy,

He informed that he is in favour of constructing the project. He expressed his personal pain he faced due to scarcity of water.


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Project – Sironcha Taluk –Maharashtra State

S.No Name of Proposer & village Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/action plan

1. Sri Satyanand Venkateshwarrao Galipelly, Ex Sarpanch of Pochampalli village

He informed that there is always negative attitude spread by some vested interest in the local villagers regarding the proposed Kaleshwaram Project Medigadda Barrage which is proposed by Chief Engineer, Kaleshwaram Project Irrigation & CAD dept, Govt of Telangana. This Medigadda Barrage project will increase water reservoir of this area. Hence the poor aadivasis who have to go for 4-5 km daily for bringing drinking water will get the water. Also, due to increase in water reservoir of barrage, the chances of fishing would have increase. It will help local fishermen to become self-sufficient for their livelihood. This project will be beneficial for socio-economic development of the region. He wished to complete the project as early as possible and also, he showed full support to the project.


2. Shri Rajeshwar Rao Satyanarayan Galipelly R/O Pochampalli

He informed that this project is not for any destruction, but development of the region. Due to water reservoir, there will be increase in fishing business. He further stated that it will help to develop the area of Barrage as tourist spot. Hence local youths will get opportunity to develop their business. He supported the Medigadda Barrage fully ad wished to complete it early.


3. Shri Rajanna Mallaiah Kothapelly He informed in Telugu language that it is good and there is no loss due to this project. This barrage will definitely increase ground water table in the area. But if at all any local farmer/s losses his land, good compensation should be given to him.


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4. Shri Bapu Mallanna Ranguwar,R/O Aarada village

He informed his views in Telugu language that everybody says that there is loss. But there is no clarity about it and project proponent does not inform how much of land from villages will be acquired. The public consultation should have been conducted before finalizing the project. He said they are ready to give lands but requested for how much the land will be acquired and how much land will be lost of the adjoining areas due to water increase and however he also supported the project.

Compensation will paid as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013

5. Shri Krishnamurthy Rikkula, R/O Maddikunta village

He supported the project and informed that project proponent is to give about making available the information of how many villages will be affected and how much land will be affected. He further expressed the wish that the Maharashtra should take advantage of this project like its counterpart Telangana.

Compensation will paid as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013

6. Shri Santosh Narayan Atla, R/O Maddikunta village President of Taluka Yuwa Morcha, Sironcha

He expressed the support to the project and given opinion that the Project Affected Person (PAPs) who have to give their land for this project, their children should be issued the certificate.


7. Shri Manatayya Mallayya, R/O Pentipaka village

He informed that since last fifty years, they are cultivating the land. They are not against the project but said that they have just spent lakhs of rupees for borewell and now if land is acquired, their family will be ruined. Most of the villagers of Kortala village as there is fear of land acquisition.

Compensation will be paid as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and the compensation for the structures will also be paid.

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8. Shri G.Madhusudhan Chary Aravelli, R/O Pentipaka

He objected that the NOC should have to be gained by the project proponent before the construction. The project proponent does not give the information regarding the DPR of this project. The information asked under Right to Information Act,2005 by him is not answered by the Planning Department of the project proponent. The project proponent has appointed its Executive Agency M/s Larsen & Toubro, who has illegally purchased the land of poor famers and after completion of the project; it will be sold to private company for development. The poor farmers will be deprived for their rights.

Compensation will be paid as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and the compensation for the structures will also be paid.

10. Shri Kirankumar Mohan Dekhala R/O Maddikunta village

He stated that the local people are opposing the project as there is no clarity regarding compensation. Hence the local farmers should be compensated as per their desire and take up the project.


11. Shri Shrinivas Sambayya Mulkala, R/O Ankisa village

He informed that local people are under tension as they have doubt as to whether they will get reasonable compensation of land or not.

Compensation will be paid as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and the compensation for the structures will also be paid

12. Shri Harikumar (Ajaykumar) Venkatrao Enaganti, R/O Ankisa

He supported the project and stated that Maharashtra Government should utilize its designated water on top priority for drinking purposes. He further stated that the people whose land have been acquired are satisfied with the good compensation given by the Telangana State. He started again to express the same views which were expressed by the above persons and he fully supported the project. Since no any other issues raised by other than of the above persons, he was asked whether anymore new issues are to be raised other than the above persons, to which he said that he had no other issues, hence he did not spoke further and stopped.


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Action plan to address the Proceedings of Public Representations gathered during public

hearing for Kaleshwaram Project

S.No. District Objection/thought/suggestion/note Responses/action plan from I&CAD

1. Karimnagar Total 14 representations received. There is a mixed opinion of the people in this district which are as follows:

• Enumerated benefits of the project

• Requested to start the implement the project as early as possible.

• Good Compensation package for the people who loose their land.

• To conduct Public Hearing in the entire Telangana State.

• There is no information on EIA and project details prior to Public Hearing.

• Draft EIA report is not in accordance with MoEF&CC Guidelines.

• Construction started prior to Environmental Clearance.

• To re-conduct Public Hearing.

• Compensation will be paid based on the LARR act 2013 of GoI/ State R&R rules

• Public Hearing will be conducted as per the rules stipulated in the EIA Notification.

• The Draft EIA Report has been placed in the TSPCB website 30 days prior to Public Hearing for the public to view the report.

• The Draft EIA Report was prepared in accordance with EIA Notification and MoEF&CC guidelines.

• The construction works related to drinking water supply are commenced which do not require environmental clearance.

2. Nizamabad Total 51 representations received. People’s opinion are as follows:

• Requested to reduce submergence area

• Few supported the project.

• To redesign the project.

• Few enumerated the benefits.

• Good compensation package to the people who loose the land.

• All the construction activities with respect to canal, conveyor system, reservoir etc are designed as per the CWC guidelines.


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3. Medchal Total 15 representations received. Most of them are in common in each representation viz.,

• Requested for stabilization of existing tank “Pedddapalli cheruvu” of Kolthur village.

• People form Lakshmipur village requested for constructing a bridge across their village pond for transport and also to stabilize the pond with the project water.

• Some people demanded to give compensation in the form of land against land.

• The existing tanks will be stabilized based upon the water flow from this project through the conveyor system and if it is feasible to stabilize.


4. Yadadri • Most of the people supported the project.

• Few have issues on the compensation to be paid to the people who will loose land.

• Some requested for ground water recharge.

• Few requested to reduce the capacities of the reservoirs proposed in their district.(Baswapuram and Gandhamalla reservoirs)



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5. Peddapalli Total 5 representations received. People stated as follows:

• People from Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee opined that such a huge project has a need to conduct Public Hearing even at the state capital “Hyderabad” as the project going to influence the economy of the state.

• Expressed that Draft EIA Report submitted does not contain complete details of the project activities.

• The Draft Report placed in TSPCB website is not easily accessible and not available in Telugu version.

• The Draft Report is in not in accordance with the MoEF & CC guidelines.

• The venue of the Public Hearing is not easily approachable.

• The paper notification has to be advertised atleast in two vernacular languages.

• Environment will be highly affected by the project pertaining to land, soil, water etc.

• There is no survey on the cultural heritage sites if any in the project influenced area and no information on the same in the report.

• There is no clear information of the field survey of the project.

• The draft EIA Report does not contain three season baseline data.

• Public Hearing was conducted as per the guidelines of EIA Notification, 2006 and the venue of the Public Hearing was fixed accordingly.

• The Draft report was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of EIA Notification, 2006 of MoEF&CC.

• The details of the project activities are mentioned in the EIA Report.

• The paper notification was advertised in two vernacular languages.

• There won’t be any environmental damage by this project.

• Nothing has been reported about the cultural heritage sites in 10 km radius during the study.

• The Final EIA Report was updated with the complete baseline data.

• Field surveys were carried out as per the norms and the information was recorded and mentioned in the EIA report.

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6. Nalgonda Total 72 representations received. People stated as follows:

• People demanded for good compensation package for the land loosers.

• Some people expressed that project to be implemented after giving compensation.

• People from Kolunupaka village, Alair Mandal requested to provide drinking water to their village and also to stabilize the ponds present in their village.



7. Sangareddy Two representations received. People stated as follows:

• Requested to construct canal 3 km away from Thurkapally village of Narayankhed mandal so as to safeguard the Genome Valley located in their village.

• To stabilize Pedda cheruvu of their village and also small irrigation tanks.

• There won’t be any environmental impact on the Genome Valley during to canal construction.


8. Jagityal Total 28 representations received. People stated as follows:

• People requesting for stabilization of existing tanks in their respective villages.

• Ground recharge facilities by the project

• To provide drinking water facilities.

• Compensation for all land loosers.



• Drinking water facilities will be extended.

• Ground water recharge is anticipated by this project.

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9. Medak Total 28 representations received. People stated as follows:

• Compensation to the people who loose land.

• To provide drinking water to the villages which are not considered in the project.

• To improve fish culture by filling the existing ponds.

• To reduce submergence area.


• Fish culture will be enhanced by this project.

• All the construction activities with respect to canal, conveyor system, reservoir etc are designed as per the CWC guidelines.


10. Jayshankar Bhupalapally

Total 67 representations received which are in common. People stated as follows:

• Compensation to the people who loose land.

• To provide water to the villages which are not considered in the project.


• The water will be provided to the villages as per the water conveyor system designed and wherever it is feasible to provide.

11. Mancehrial Six representations received. People stated as follows:

• Positive opinion on the project by stating that economy of the state will improve by this project.

• Requested for good compensation for the land loosers

• To stabilize existing tanks.


12. Rajanna Sircilla

Only 1 representation received in this district from an association ‘Telangana Jagruthi”. In their representation, they enumerated all the benefits of the project. They also expressed that entire Telangana State’s economy face will change once the project is implemented and the state will stand in first place in the country’s economy status.

It is a positive and supportive representation.

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13. Siddipet Total 375 representations received in this district. Majority of the people supported the project. Most of the representations contain common opinion of the people which are as follows:

• To reduce the capacity of the Komaravelli Mallanna Sagar.

• To study seismic effects of the reservoir

• To reduce submergence area

• To pay good compensation

• To redesign the project

• To provide drinking water facilities


• Drinking water facilities will be extended.

• Seismic studies were carried out and mentioned in the final EIA Report.

• The project was designed as per the CWC guidelines and accordingly capacities of the reservoirs are fixed.

14. Maharashtra The People of Maharashtra from the Aipeta village have requested to pay Rs. 20 lakhs for the land to be acquired for the project and they have also asked for one job for the family who are losing lands for the project. The Advasi people who are residing near project has requested drinking water supply from Kaleswaram project as they have to go far of distance for getting the water.

• As per the RFCTLARR Act 2013, they will be compensated as per the norms.

• The project proponent has informed that they will be looking into this matter and also the project will help in recharge of the groundwater.

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