Overview Telangana's Irrigation Minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy , announced that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the Sadarmat barrage in the Nirmal district . The State government has committed to prioritizing the completion of all pending irrigation projects, including the Chanaka-Korata barrage in Adilabad . Key Developments Chanaka-Korata Barrage Compensation: ₹70 crore has been released for compensation to land oustees, deposited in the Adilabad District Collector's PD account. Inspection: An on-site visit will be conducted to inspect the progress of the Chanaka-Korata barrage after the inauguration of the Sadarmat barrage . Review Meeting: A special review meeting will be held to expedite the works of all pending irrigation projects in the erstwhile Adilabad district . Funding: ₹792 crore is required for the completion of the Chanaka-Korata barrage , which aims to irrigate 51,000 acres of land. Other Irrigation Projects Jainathpur Project: ₹135 crore is needed for the Jainathpur project , taken up under the center-sponsored Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) . Pipri Lift Irrigation Project: The government has been urged to complete the Pipri Lift Irrigation Project . Nizam Sagar Project: There is a need to modernize the Nizam Sagar project canals by allocating ₹1,500 crore to ₹2,000 crore . Political Context During the Winter Session of the Assembly, BJP MLAs raised questions regarding the progress of these projects. Adilabad MLA Payal Shankar criticized the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Government for the delay in executing the Chanaka-Korata barrage , stating that ₹12,144 crore had already been spent on the project over 10 years . UPSC Relevance This news is relevant to GS3: Infrastructure and GS2: Government Policies . It highlights the government's focus on irrigation projects, which are crucial for agricultural development and water resource management. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) is also an important scheme to be aware of. Important Facts Sadarmat Barrage: To be inaugurated in Nirmal district . Chanaka-Korata Barrage: Located in Adilabad , aims to irrigate 51,000 acres , requires ₹792 crore for completion. AIBP: ₹135 crore needed for Jainathpur project under this program. Nizam Sagar Project: Requires ₹1,500 crore to ₹2,000 crore for modernization. Date of Publication: January 03, 2026 .