Vinod Kumar the former MP raised concern that despite thousands of TMCs of water flowing downstream, no action has been taken to ensure irrigation water for farmers. He found fault with the State government for not taking up repairs of Medigadda barrage to lift adequate water and secure the Yasangi crop.
“It is a complete failure of the administration,” he said. Vindo said that Revanth Government was doing nothing for the welfare of the farming community.
He refuted claims that the State government needed permission from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) for repairs to the barrage. He stated that the Dam Safety Act does mandate the States to seek the NDSA approval for project maintenance which is within the State’s jurisdiction.
The former BRS MP charged the Congress government with spreading false propaganda about the Medigadda barrage’s safety, pointing out that even after the recent earthquake of 5.3 magnitude, the structure remained unaffected.
