Kaleshwaram Project Engineering Blunder?

The sinking of a portion of the Lakshmi barrage in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme is under investigation by a committee led by National Dam Safety Authority chairman Anil Jain. The incident, in which a pillar of the Medigadda bridge sank, was accompanied by a loud sound.

The barrage, constructed by L&T in 2019, had operated for five flood seasons. The Telangana government filed a police complaint to probe a possible conspiracy.

Project engineers maintain there was no design flaw and restricted access to ensure safety. The incident has drawn criticism from political parties, including Congress and BJP, who claim that there is a scam involved. This sudden setback might cost the ruling BRS government just before the elections.