02/03/2015
Mission Kakatiya- Restoration of
Minor Irrigation Sources
In Telangana 85% of cultivated area is rainfed,
and only tank irrigation system is the main
source for agriculture. It is critical for
agricultural growth, generation of rural
employment, poverty reduction,flood control,
drought mitigation, livestock and domestic
uses,contributes to soil and water
conservation, microclimate and protection of
environment.
In the state, there are 46,531 minor irrigation
sources irrigating a total area of 7.63 lakh
hectares. Considering all the aforementioned
issues related to the tank irrigation, the
Government of Telangana state has taken up
the massive programme of restoring all the
46,531 minor irrigation sources under the
name "Mission Kakatiya" (mana ooru-mana
cheruvu) in a decentralized manner through
community involvement. The Government is
aiming to complete the restoration of all the
tanks in next five years @ 20% of the tanks
each year