15 Finance Commission praises kaleshwaram Project

kaleshwaram Feb 11: 15th Finance Commission secretary has visited Telangana State and has visited the Ongoing developmental projects in the state.Arvind Mehta has praised the Kaleshwaram project and has also appreciated the government for implementing the ambitious project along with Mission Bhagiratha terming them as model projects for the entire nation.

The Commission members conducted field inspection of ongoing works at Ranganayaka Sagar project and Annaram barrage of Kaleshwaram project as well as works of Mission Bhagiratha on Saturday.

Chief Secretary SK Joshi and Principal Secretary for Finance K Ramakrishna Rao have explained to the members of the 15th Finance Commission about progress of Ranganayaka Sagar tunnel, canal construction and expenditure of funds.

Later speaking to Media Finance commission members have said that "Kaleshwaram project and Mission Bhagiratha as model projects for the entire nation to replicate.Only through construction of such projects that one could ensure progress in agriculture sector which would, in turn, strengthen the national economy.The main object of Finance Commission is comprehensive rural development."

"We never witnessed progress of irrigation projects at such a breakneck speed. If completed within fixed timeframe, the government can successfully control the project costs" he added .