World's Largest Lift Irrigation Project: Kaleshwaram's Ambitious Goals

KLIP is a multi-purpose irrigation project located in Kaleshwaram, Telangana, on the Godavari River.

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KLIP holds the distinction of being the largest multi-stage lift irrigation project in the world.

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The project's farthest upstream influence is at the confluence of the Pranhita and Godavari rivers.

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Pranahita River, a major source for KLIP, forms the seventh-largest drainage basin on the subcontinent.

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The drainage basin has an estimated annual discharge of over 6,427,900 acre-feet (7,930 cubic hectometres) or 280 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet).

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KLIP is divided into 7 links and 28 packages, covering a distance of around 500 km through 13 districts.

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The project aims to produce 240 TMC of water for irrigation, municipal water supply, industrial use, and drinking water.

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KLIP seeks to increase the total culturable command area (CCA) by 1,825,000 acre-feet (2,251 hm3) across all 13 districts.

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A significant portion of Pranahita River's course passes through ecologically sensitive zones, including dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries.

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Four major pumping facilities are responsible for managing the project's water outflow.

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World's Largest Lift Irrigation Project: Kaleshwaram's Ambitious Goals

KLIP is a multi-purpose irrigation project located in Kaleshwaram, Telangana, on the Godavari River.

Project Significance

KLIP holds the distinction of being the largest multi-stage lift irrigation project in the world.

World's Largest Multi-Stage Lift Irrigation Project

The project's farthest upstream influence is at the confluence of the Pranhita and Godavari rivers.

Pranahita-Godavari Confluence

Pranahita River, a major source for KLIP, forms the seventh-largest drainage basin on the subcontinent.

Vast Drainage Basin

it is created by the confluence of various smaller tributaries, including Wardha, Painganga, and Wainganga rivers.

The drainage basin has an estimated annual discharge of over 6,427,900 acre-feet (7,930 cubic hectometres) or 280 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet).

Enormous Water Discharge

KLIP is divided into 7 links and 28 packages, covering a distance of around 500 km through 13 districts.

Extensive Project Infrastructure

The project aims to produce 240 TMC of water for irrigation, municipal water supply, industrial use, and drinking water.

Water Allocation

KLIP seeks to increase the total culturable command area (CCA) by 1,825,000 acre-feet (2,251 hm3) across all 13 districts.

It also focuses on stabilizing the existing CCA

Agricultural Impact

A significant portion of Pranahita River's course passes through ecologically sensitive zones, including dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries.

Environmental Considerations

Four major pumping facilities are responsible for managing the project's water outflow.

The largest facility is located at Ramadugu and employs specialized pumps designed and manufactured by BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited).

Efficient Pumping Facilities