Telangana shows the way in restoring village tanks. The Mission Kakatiya programme is all set to go national. Niti Aayog, the central body that replaced the Planning Commission, is expected to push for the adoption of the Telangana government's programme of rejuvenating small and medium irrigation and village tanks in other states. A silent transformation is taking place across rural Telangana as the country’s newest state has emerged as a rol…

Ibrahimpur village located in Siddipet Mandal and District transformed into a model village for sustainable development. It all started with a genuine endeavour by the villagers to transform their village as a model village. From becoming outside defecation-free to implementing clean and green initiatives and continuing with their collective spirit, the villagers have now attained such a high point where not only Telangana, but entire India is …

Makar Sankranti marks the sun’s entry into Capricorn (Makara rashi), a rare solar‑fixed festival in the Hindu calendar falling on 14/15 January. Unlike lunar celebrations, Sankranti’s stability arises from the sidereal zodiac, creating a unique temporal anchor for harvest rites. This study examines the astronomical foundations, four‑day agrarian cycle (Bhogi, Sankranti, Kanuma, Mukkanuma), and symbolic technologies — from sesame‑jaggery…

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple, Srirangapur (Wanaparthy) – a splendid 18th‑century Vaishnava temple located on a picturesque island formed by the Ratna Pushkarini lake in Srirangapur village, Pebbair Mandal, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . Built by the Rajas of Wanaparthy Samsthanam in the 18th century AD, the temple reflects classical Vijayanagara architecture with tall gopurams, numerous pillared mandapas, and lush green surroundings. According …

SRSP Flood Flow Canal is a 130 km long gravity canal from Sriram Sagar Project, Sangam Village, Nizamabad District to Mid Manair Dam, Manwada Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana. This Canal initiated as part of Sriram Sagar stage-II in which the foundation stone was laid by the former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1991. With this Canal the surplus water from Sriram Sagar Project can be taken into Mid Manair Dam to utilize another 25…

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 dr…

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 Nirma…