Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Emphasising round-the-clock operations on the SLBC tunnel project with a focused approach to safety protocol and immediate mobilisation and deployment of machinery, the Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, on Sunday made it clear that delays or negligence would not be tolerated.

He chaired a high-level review meeting on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel project and rehabilitation of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).

The Aerial Electromagnetic (AEM) survey for the remaining section of the SLBC tunnel has been conducted in collaboration with NGRI, and the report was received. The results are encouraging, providing v...