Sri Ram Sagar Project · North Telangana · Inter‑River Basin Transfer Length 284 km · Capacity 9,700 cusecs · 36 MW hydro power · 7 districts Overview: The Kakatiya Canal, officially the SRSP Kakatiya Canal, is a major irrigation canal in Telangana. It originates from the Sriram Sagar dam (SRSP) and extends to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir, covering about 284 km[reference:0]. The canal feeds North Telangana, providing irrigation water and drinking water for major cities. It is an inter‑river basin transfer link, feeding Godavari River water to the Krishna River basin in Warangal and Khammam districts[reference:1][reference:2]. 284 Length (km) 9,700 Flow Capacity (cusecs) 36 MW Power Gene…

Komaram Bheem Asifabad District · Tributary of the Pranahita · Length 100 km Origin: Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills · Discharges into Pranahita at Murliguda · Lifeline of the district Overview: Peddavagu (meaning "large stream") is a significant river in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district of Telangana. Originating from the Sirpur (U)-Kerameri hills, it flows for about 100 km before discharging into the Pranahita River at Murliguda in Bejjur mandal. The river is the lifeline of the district, supporting several irrigation projects and sustaining local communities and wildlife.

Buddhism in Telangana – Ancient Heartland & Modern Revival – A comprehensive guide to the rich Buddhist heritage of Telangana, which could emerge as the new address for Buddhism in India. With nearly 25+ major Buddhist sites – including Mahastupas, Viharas, and Chaityas – the region was once a thriving centre of Buddhist activity from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE . The cradle of Buddhism in Telangana is Badankuri village in Nirmal district , located between two Godavari rivulets, from where the teachings spread to Kotilingala, Dhulikatta, Phanigiri, Nelakondapalli, Nagarjunakonda, and beyond. Today, Buddhism is experiencing a revival, with over 750 new followers (2024) and 20…

Nelakondapalli – Buddhist Heritage & Bhakta Ramadasu’s Birthplace – a historic town and mandal headquarters in Khammam district, Telangana , located just 21 km from Khammam city . This ancient site is encircled by a mud fortification wall covering 100 acres , dating back to the 3rd–4th centuries CE. Excavations by archaeologists have unearthed a Mahastupa, foundations of viharas, cisterns, wells, terracotta idols, a bronze idol of Lord Buddha, and a miniature limestone stupa . Nelakondapalli is also the birthplace of Kancharla Gopanna (Bhakta Ramadasu) , the 17th‑century devotee of Lord Rama and composer of famous kirtanas. The town houses a Bhakta Ramadasu Dhyana Mandiram (memorial) and sev…

The Sri Komaram Bheem Project is a Medium Reservoir has been built across Peddavagu River, a tributary of the Pranahita River. It is located at Ada village, Asifabad Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana. The project named after Komaram Bheem (22 October 1901 – 19 October 1940), was a tribal leader who fought against the Asaf Jahi Dynasty for the liberation of Hyderabad State. Komaram Bheem openly fought against the ruling Nizam government in a guerrilla campaign. He defied courts, laws, and any other form of Nizam authority, living off the sustenance of the forest. He took up arms against Nizam Nawab's soldiers, and fought Babi Jhari until his last breath. This Project proposed to supply…