New crest gates for Tungabhadra dam by June: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Raichur: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that new crest gates would be installed at the Tungabhadra Dam by June, regardless of difficulties or cost, to ensure water supply for the upcoming monsoon crop and to keep the promise made to farmers.

Speaking after inaugurating the Ambadevi Maharathotsava and Jamboo Savari on the premises of Ambamath in Sindhanur taluk, the chief minister said the government was firmly committed to implementing irrigation projects.

He noted that works, including the Papayya Tunnel and installation of 33 gates, had already been completed at a cost of Rs 431 crore.

Siddaramaiah said it was heartening that Sindhanur MLA Hampanagouda Badarli was effectively utilising the funds allocated by the state government for the constituency’s development.

He said that Rs 13.42 crore had been spent on constructing and developing drinking water tanks, Rs 71 crore on the Salagunda lift irrigation project, Rs 43.10 crore on the Inner Ballari lift irrigation project, and Rs 29 crore on a bridge-cum-barrage near Mullur village, benefiting farmers in the region.