---
title: "Devadula Phase-VI to be completed by Dec 2028, says Uttam Kumar Reddy"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/devadula-phase-vi-completion-2028-98ohk
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: Politics
published: 2026-08-15T19:02:35.641Z
modified: 2026-08-15T21:00:07.742Z
language: en-IN
---

# Devadula Phase-VI to be completed by Dec 2028, says Uttam Kumar Reddy

 Telangana's irrigation minister stated Phase-VI of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme will be completed by December 2028, enabling Godavari water to reach Tungaturthi. He also highlighted investments in related irrigation projects and ongoing efforts to accelerate implementation.

## Key takeaways

- Phase-VI of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme is planned for completion by December 2028.
- Goal is to supply Godavari water to Tungaturthi and integrate with Suryapet district irrigation networks.
- The broader irrigation package includes multiple schemes totaling around ₹2,392 crore to benefit tens of thousands of acres.

## What Happened

Telangana's Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, said the government intends to finish and operationalise Phase-VI of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme within its current term, targeting December 2028. The goal is to supply Godavari water to Tungaturthi in Suryapet district and integrate this with the district's irrigation network.

He emphasized that completing Phase-VI would help stabilise the local ayacut, expand irrigation to underserved areas, and complement water benefits from Krishna basin systems and nearby projects. He noted Suryapet district currently has an ayacut of about 5.82 lakh acres and outlined a broader strategy to manage water across reservoir storage and rainfall conditions.

## Why It Matters

The government links Phase-VI completion to improved water security for farmers in Tungaturthi and surrounding areas, reducing dependence on rainfall. The project is described as part of a broader irrigation push involving several schemes that collectively aim to benefit tens of thousands of acres and strengthen the agricultural base in the district.

## Background

The Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme has multiple phases, with Phase-VI identified as a priority for the current term. In addition to Devadula, three major irrigation projects are being pursued with substantial funding to expand irrigation coverage in the region, alongside modernization efforts for other canal networks.

## Key Facts

 
- Phase-VI of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme is targeted for completion and operationalisation by December 2028.
 
- The development is expected to bring Godavari water to Tungaturthi constituency in Suryapet district and integrate with the district’s irrigation network.
 
- Current ayacut in Suryapet district is about 5.82 lakh acres.
 
- Major irrigation investments amount to about ₹2,392 crore across four schemes: Devadula Phase-VI plus three other lift irrigation schemes.
 
- Other schemes include: MGMB Canal Lift Irrigation (₹1,649 crore, ~53,000 acres), Jawahar Jampadu Canal (₹292 crore, ~10,000 acres), Rajiv Gandhi Lift Irrigation Scheme (₹451 crore, ~14,000 acres).
 
- Additional modernization funds include ₹396 crore for Nagarjunasagar Left Canal and ₹70 crore for Musi project canal modernization.
 
- In addition to the Devadula project, the government is pursuing lift irrigation schemes at Mothe, Redlagunta and Rajiv Shantinagar R-9.
 
- These developments are framed as part of efforts to improve water management and agricultural resilience in the region.

## What Happens Next

The minister indicated that land acquisition and related requirements for the listed irrigation projects will be expedited to speed up execution. He signaled continued government focus on completing these works within the stated timelines to translate investments into irrigation benefits for farmers.

---
Canonical: https://projectchintan.com/article/devadula-phase-vi-completion-2028-98ohk
Reported from: Multiple Sources