Nallavagu Irrigation Project
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| Nallavagu | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | "Black stream" |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Telangana |
| District | Sangareddy district |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 11.5 km (7.1 mi) |
Nallavagu is a seasonal stream and medium-scale irrigation project[1] of about 12 ha (30 acres) in Sangareddy district, Telangana, India. Classified as a completed project by the National Remote Sensing Centre,[1] it is a tributary of the Manjira River and plays a significant role in regional agriculture.
Geography
[edit]The Nallavagu flows through:
- Narayankhed[2]
- Shilpa Venture industrial area[3]
- Medak district[4]
Hydrology
[edit]Water Management
[edit]- Recognized by Telangana Irrigation Department[5]
- Modernized with ₹255 crore funding (2017)[6]
- Frequent monsoon overflows[7]
Restoration
[edit]Ecological Role
[edit]- Critical for drought-prone areas[2]
- Supports local agriculture
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nallavagu Project". NRSC Bhuvan Geoportal. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ a b "Nallavagu water reaches Narayankhed". The Hindu. 2016-01-09.
- ^ a b "Nallavagu restoration at Shilpa Venture halted due to bulldozer shortage". The Hans India. 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Nallavagu project overflowed due to heavy rains". Disha Daily. 2023-08-14.
- ^ "Nallavagu Project Report" (PDF). Telangana Irrigation Department.
- ^ "₹255 crore released for Nallavagu modernisation". The Hindu. 2017-09-15.
- ^ "Sangareddy: Nallavagu project brimming with heavy inflows". Telangana Today. 2023-07-15.
- ^ "Nallavagu restoration paused amid bulldozer shortage". Telangana Tribune. 2024-06-28.