Hyderabad, March 20 -- Announcing the Telangana budget for 2026-27 on Friday, March 20, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka allocated Rs 22,615 crore for the irrigation sector for 2026-27, which is lower than Rs 23,373 crore in the previous financial year.

The government said its focus remains on completing ongoing irrigation projects and securing Telangana's share in the Krishna and Godavari river waters.

Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahitha Chevella project

The Deputy Chief Minister said the government is working to correct past issues and will take up the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Sujala Sravanthi Project (PCSSP) in the erstwhile Adilabad district.

The PCSSP is a massive lift irrigation scheme in Telanga...