Lifting a River | Kaleshwaram Lift irrigation project documentary (Telugu)

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana, India. It is currently the world's largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, and aims to provide irrigation to over 37 lakh acres of land, drinking water to 70% of the state, and generate 240 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water.

The project comprises three barrages, 19 pump houses, and 20 reservoirs with a storage capacity of 147 TMC. It is divided into seven links and 28 packages, and spans a distance of approximately 500 km (310 mi) through 13 districts.

The KLIP is expected to have a number of benefits for the state of Telangana, including:

Increased agricultural productivity
Improved water security for drinking and industrial use
Reduced poverty and unemployment
Increased greenery and environmental protection
The project was completed in 2019 at a cost of ₹ 80,190.46 crores. It is a major engineering feat and a testament to the commitment of the Telangana government to improve the lives of its people.