Gadwal:
The Bingi Doddi Cheruvu is a historical water body that has been around for hundreds of years. It provides irrigation for over 600 acres of farmland in the surrounding areas. Recognizing its importance, the BRS government has allocated funds for its development and maintenance. However, there have been significant delays in completing the project despite the availability of resources.
Recently, an all-party committee inspected the canal from the Nagar Doddi Reservoir to the Bingi Doddi Cheruvu. The committee included leaders such as Rama Chandra Reddy (District President of BJP), Nagar Doddi Venkateshwarlu (State Senior Leader from BRS), and M. Veeresh (State Leader of the Loksatta Party). They suggested constructing a small connection canal, about 100 meters long, to improve water supply to the cheruvu.
The BRS government has sanctioned ₹5 crore for constructing a mini tank bund on the Bingi Doddi Cheruvu. Additional funds have also been allocated for building irrigation canals. Despite these financial resources, the progress of both the mini tank bund and the irrigation canals has been stalled due to negligence by the Irrigation Board (IB) officials.
These delays are preventing the full utilization of the allocated funds and negatively impacting agricultural productivity in the region. The all-party committee proposed digging a small connection canal to facilitate water flow from the Nagar Doddi Reservoir into the Bingi Doddi Cheruvu. This simple intervention could significantly improve water availability for irrigation.
The all-party leaders have decided to present a unified representation to the District Collector to address the pending issues related to the Bingi Doddi Cheruvu project. This collaborative approach highlights the non-partisan nature of the issue and aims to expedite the completion of the necessary infrastructure.
The committee emphasized the need to expedite the construction of the proposed connection canal to ensure water flow from the Nagar Doddi Reservoir. They also called for accelerating the completion of the mini tank bund and the irrigation canals as per the initial project plan.
Regular monitoring and accountability measures should be implemented to ensure that the IB officials adhere to the project timelines and quality standards. A dedicated committee should be established to oversee the progress of the project and address any bureaucratic hurdles that may arise.
The Bingi Doddi Cheruvu holds significant historical and agricultural importance for the region. The recent visit by all-party leaders and their proposed solution reflect a collective commitment to reviving this vital water resource. Addressing the delays and ensuring efficient utilization of the sanctioned funds can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and benefit the local community. The unified approach to present the case to the District Collector further underscores the urgency and importance of completing the pending works for the welfare of the farmers and the region at large.
