Hyderabad | July 31, 2025 —
The long-awaited investigation report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is set to be submitted today. The Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission, which was appointed to look into possible corruption in the construction of key barrages, will hand over its final findings to the Telangana government.
Report to Be Handed Over in Sealed Cover
According to official sources, the Commission has summoned Irrigation Department’s Special Chief Secretary Rahul Bojja to its office at *9 AM on Thursday. The report, containing detailed observations and conclusions, will be presented in a *sealed envelope by Justice Ghose himself.
This submission marks a critical moment in the high-profile inquiry that has captured state-wide attention in Telangana.
Commission Appointed to Investigate KLIP Irregularities
The *Telangana State Government constituted the inquiry panel on March 14, 2024, after mounting allegations of mismanagement and corruption surfaced in relation to the *Kaleshwaram Project’s barrages and infrastructure works.
The Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission has now examined over 115 witnesses, including engineers, contractors, government officials, and experts involved in the execution of the project. After several months of hearings, document reviews, and technical inspections, the commission has finalized its findings.
What’s at Stake for Telangana?
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, often described as one of the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation schemes, has been central to Telangana’s irrigation strategy. However, allegations of cost overruns, substandard construction, and flawed planning have cast a shadow over its execution.
If the commission’s findings confirm large-scale mismanagement or corruption, the consequences could include:
- Administrative action against involved officials
- Blacklisting of contractors
- Political fallout
- A demand for a fresh audit or criminal probe
Public interest remains high, as many see the project as a symbol of both Telangana’s ambition and administrative challenges.
Next Steps Expected from the Government
The Telangana government is likely to review the findings internally before making the report public. Depending on the gravity of the observations, the Chief Minister’s Office may initiate legal or departmental proceedings.
A senior source from the Water Resources Department stated that any “deliberate negligence or malpractice, if proven, will not be ignored.”
Key Highlights:
- Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Commission to submit Kaleshwaram Project report to Telangana government today
- Report addresses alleged corruption in barrage construction and project implementation
- Over 115 witnesses examined by the commission
- Submission scheduled at 9 AM, Thursday
- Report to be handed over in a sealed cover
- Government to decide next course of action based on findings