KCR satisfied over pace of Kaleswaram irrigation project work

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today expressed satisfaction over the pace of works of the Kaleswaram irrigation project in the state.

"The CM said as part of Kaleswaram project, Asia's biggest tunnel is being constructed and the works (related to the tunnel) are going at a fast pace. The tunnel with a length of 81 kms and dimensions of 33 X 33 feet would be a major component; and works are also going on for lining at a brisk note," a release from Rao's office said.

Rao, who held a meeting with senior official on the project works, wanted rest of the works to be completed with the same speed and spirit so that water can be given to farmers at the earliest, it said.

The Kaleswaram project is designed to provide irrigation facility to about 18 lakh acres.

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