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Hyderabad Officials Push for 16 TMC Storage in Singur to Safeguard Next Summer’s Water Supply

Hyderabad: Telangana officials have proposed maintaining at least 16 TMC ft of water in the Singur Reservoir to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply for Hyderabad during the summer of 2027. The recommendation was made during a high-level review meeting chaired by Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, where officials assessed reservoir storage levels, monsoon inflows, and future water demand across Hyderabad and other urban areas.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Irrigation Department, Mission Bhagiratha, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), and HYDRAA.

HMWS&SB Managing Director Ashok Reddy informed the meeting that Hyderabad’s drinking water needs could be met through supplies from the Krishna River, Osmansagar, and Himayatsagar reservoirs until the end of June 2027. However, water available from the Manjira and Singur reservoirs, along with existing Godavari supplies, is expected to last only until September 30, 2026, making adequate storage in Singur essential for long-term water security.

Mission Bhagiratha Engineer-in-Chief K. Kripakar Reddy stated that the current water availability in the Singur catchment area would sustain supplies for only around 45 more days under prevailing conditions.

To strengthen the city’s water supply, officials decided to complete four kilometres of pending pipeline work to bring additional Godavari water to Mission Bhagiratha within 40 days. The project, estimated to cost ₹3 crore, is expected to add 40 million gallons per day (MGD) to the existing supply network upon completion.

During the review, officials also directed departments dependent on Singur waters to prepare contingency plans to prevent shortages. Jayesh Ranjan instructed departments to improve groundwater recharge by constructing rainwater harvesting structures near borewells and asked agencies to develop emergency strategies for diverting water from alternative sources if required.

The review reflects the Telangana government’s proactive efforts to strengthen Hyderabad’s water security and ensure reliable drinking water availability despite fluctuating reservoir levels and seasonal challenges.

Hyderabad Emerging as Preferred Destination for GCCs, Says Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad: Telangana is positioning itself as a major global hub for electronics manufacturing by developing a complete end-to-end ecosystem that extends beyond device assembly, IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said on Saturday.

Speaking during an interaction at the Secretariat, the minister emphasized that electronics manufacturing is a key pillar of the state’s industrial and economic growth.

Congratulating Hyderabad-based Radiant Appliances and Electronics Private Limited for achieving the milestone of manufacturing 10 million television units, he said the accomplishment reflects the growing strength and maturity of Telangana’s industrial sector.

Sridhar Babu noted that the government is focused on creating a comprehensive electronics value chain covering component manufacturing, printed circuit board assembly, semiconductors, and smart devices.

Referring to India’s target of reaching $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, he said Telangana is well placed to make a strong contribution to the national goal.

The minister added that Hyderabad is increasingly attracting global capability centres (GCCs) and major companies due to its highly skilled talent pool, world-class infrastructure, smooth road connectivity with relatively low traffic congestion, and affordable commercial rentals.

He said the state government is strengthening infrastructure, extending policy support, and promoting industry-academia collaborations to build a future-ready workforce and attract high-value, export-oriented investments.