Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme: Key Facts and Recent Developments
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) |
| Location | Constructed across the Tungabhadra River near Rajolibanda village (Karnataka) |
| Beneficiary States | Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation for drought-prone regions |
| Key River | Tungabhadra River (tributary of Krishna River) |
| Recent Event | Inauguration of 33 new spillway crest gates at Tungabhadra Dam (Hosapete, Karnataka) |
| Proposed Solutions | - De-silting Tungabhadra Reservoir - Construction of a balancing reservoir at Navali - Canal infrastructure upgrades - Better interstate coordination |
| Significance | - Supports agriculture in drought-prone areas - Enhances food security - Critical for rural livelihoods |