The Telangana government has launched major efforts to improve dam safety across the state. Union Minister C.R. Patil recently wrote to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, urging strict monitoring of all 173 dams. He asked the state to complete the Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) within 15 months and suggested seeking help from the National Dam Safety Authority if needed.
In response, the irrigation department listed all dams notified under the Dam Safety Act 2021. The Centre reminded the state that the first CDSE for each dam must be finished within five years of the Act’s implementation. Telangana’s deadline is December 2026. Taking the matter seriously, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with top irrigation officials.
He directed officials to prepare detailed status reports for all major and minor dams. Based on these reports, the government will hold another review meeting in the second week of November to finalize further action plans.
Union Minister Patil also named key projects under the Act, including Medigadda, Mid Manair, Lakshmi Sagar, Ramappa Lake, Dindi, and Gandipalem. The government will give special attention to dams such as Himayatsagar, Usmansagar, and Manjeera for close monitoring.
