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Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme - Telangana

June 29 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 45 0

Telangana has sought a permanent solution from the Centre and neighbouring States over water sharing and flow issues in the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme.
The scheme provides irrigation to about 83,900 acres across 75 villages in the Palamuru (Mahbubnagar) region of Telangana.
Telangana is allocated 17.9 tmcft of water but is able to draw only about 6 tmcft due to flow restrictions.
Main problems include heavy silt deposition, structural issues at the canal head, and changes in river flow in the Tungabhadra River system.
An expert committee (2004) recommended desilting, revetment works, and a retainer wall to improve water entry into canals.
The Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) is an interstate irrigation project built across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River.
It is an essential lifeline for drought-prone agricultural regions, benefitting three riparian states: Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.