Cabinet clears 2.5 lakh houses, ₹587 crore for PRLSI

Why in news

The Telangana Cabinet approved funding for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and the second phase of Indiramma houses to support irrigation and housing.

Background

The Telangana Cabinet approved funding for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme and the completion of unfinished Indiramma houses. The government also allocated ₹1,000 crore for Godavari Pushkarams and mid-day meals in junior colleges.

Facts for Prelims

• Fact₹587 crore allocated for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme
• Fact₹1,000 crore allocated for Godavari Pushkarams and mid-day meal scheme in junior colleges
• FactOne lakh low-income group (LIG) houses to be constructed in 24 Assembly constituencies
• PlacePalamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is located in Telangana

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of lift irrigation schemes in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring water security in drought-prone regions of India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Irrigation efficiency: Balancing high energy costs of lift irrigation against groundwater depletion
• Social safety nets: Integrating housing schemes with rural livelihood security for low-income groups

Keywords: Lift Irrigation · Rural Housing · Agricultural Productivity · Water Security · LIG Housing

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