The Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned ₹150.09 crore to replace the gates of the Dowleswaram Barrage to maintain irrigation and water supply in the Godavari delta
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The Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned ₹150.09 crore to replace the gates of the Dowleswaram Barrage to maintain irrigation and water supply in the Godavari delta.
Background
The Dowleswaram Barrage irrigates 10.13 lakh acres in the Godavari delta. The government allocated ₹150.09 crore for gate replacement and an additional ₹13.4 crore for flood management and structural concerns.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDowleswaram Barrage irrigates 10.13 lakh acres in the Godavari delta
- Fact₹150.09 crore sanctioned for replacing Dowleswaram Barrage gates
- Fact₹13.4 crore allocated for flood management and structural concerns in Godavari Delta
- S&TAerial LiDAR survey and Detailed Project Report (DPR) planned for flood management
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of irrigation infrastructure in ensuring food security and managing flood risks in deltaic regions like the Godavari delta.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure resilience: Transitioning to stop-log gates to ensure uninterrupted water supply during maintenance
- Data-driven management: Utilizing aerial LiDAR surveys for precise flood risk mapping and structural assessment
Keywords: Irrigation infrastructure · Flood management · Deltaic agriculture · Water resource management · LiDAR survey
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