Uttam Kumar Reddy orders fast-tracking of SLBC tunnel works
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy is pushing for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel by December 2026. This tunnel, once completed, will be the world’s largest irrigation tunnel without intermediary audits. The government has allocated funds for the project, which will benefit the fluoride-affected Nalgonda district. Additionally,…