The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana consists of several key components, each playing a crucial role in the project's overall objectives of harnessing water resources, providing irrigation, and ensuring water security for the region. Here are the main components of the Kaleshwaram project:
1. Medigadda Barrage Reservoir: The Medigadda Barrage Reservoir is the starting point of the Kaleshwaram project, where water from the Godavari River is diverted into canals for further distribution. It has a storage capacity of about 16 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) and serves as the main intake structure for the project.
2. Annaram Barrage Reservoir: The Annaram Barrage Reservoir is located downstream of the Medigadda Barrage and serves as a storage facility for water diverted from the Godavari River. It has a storage capacity of about 5.75 TMC and helps regulate water flow and supply to downstream areas.
3. Sundilla Barrage Reservoir: The Sundilla Barrage Reservoir is situated further downstream of the Annaram Barrage and serves as another storage facility for water diverted from the Godavari River. It has a storage capacity of about 4.5 TMC and helps in managing water distribution and supply.
4. Pump Houses: The project includes several pump houses equipped with high-capacity pumps to lift water from the Godavari River to higher elevations. These pump houses are strategically located along the project's route to facilitate the lifting and transport of water through canals and reservoirs.
5. Reservoirs: The Kaleshwaram project involves the construction of several reservoirs along the Godavari River to store and regulate water flow. These reservoirs help in managing water distribution, ensuring sufficient water supply during the dry season, and mitigating floods during the monsoon.
6. Canals and Distribution Networks: Extensive canal networks and distribution systems are being constructed to deliver water from the reservoirs to agricultural fields and other areas in various districts of Telangana. These canals facilitate the efficient and equitable distribution of water to farmers and other users.
7. Tunnels: The Kaleshwaram project involves the construction of several tunnels to transport water through hilly terrain and other challenging landscapes. These tunnels enable the efficient conveyance of water from the Godavari River to areas in need of irrigation and other water resources.
8. Hydropower Generation: Some components of the project also include hydropower generation facilities to harness the potential energy of water flowing through the system. These hydropower plants contribute to the project's overall sustainability and help meet the region's energy needs.
9. Distribution Outlets: The project includes the construction of distribution outlets and structures to regulate and control the flow of water to different areas, ensuring optimal utilization and management of water resources.
These components of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project work together as an integrated system to efficiently harness the water resources of the Godavari River and ensure water supply for agriculture, drinking water, and other uses in Telangana.
