New Delhi/Hyderabad, April 17 -- The Telangana government has stepped up restoration works of the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages under the Kaleshwaram project, with Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy reviewing progress with Chairman, National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) Anil Jain in Delhi.

During the meeting, the Minister outlined the scientific and transparent approach being adopted for repairs, while the NDSA Chairman expressed satisfaction over the ongoing expert-led testing and indicated he would soon visit the project sites.

The government has deployed specialised agencies, with the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) conducting preliminary studies. Advanced techniques such as ground-penetrating radar, dro...