Irrigation
PROJECTMahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project Stage - 1 (5 x 30 MW)
Kollapur, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana
CLIENT: Patel Engineering & I&CAD, Govt. of Telangana
The Mahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project (Stage 1) was designed to lift and channel water from the Krishna River to irrigate the drought-prone zones of Mahabubnagar District. Varks played a pivotal role in executing complex civil works, ensuring efficient water conveyance and optimized hydraulic performance to support Telangana’s irrigation objectives.
Scope of Work
Execution and construction of:
- •Pump House Complex including approach channel
- •400m Intake Tunnels and Surge Pool
- •Draft Tube Tunnels and Pump House structure
- •Delivery Lines and Cistern for effective water discharge
Outcome
The Mahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project (Stage 1) successfully delivers large-scale irrigation benefits to Telangana’s farmlands, through precision tunneling, intake design, and pump infrastructure.

Mahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project Stage - 1 (5 x 30 MW)
Kollapur, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana
CLIENT: Patel Engineering & I&CAD, Govt. of Telangana
Irrigation
PROJECT
The Mahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project (Stage 1) was designed to lift and channel water from the Krishna River to irrigate the drought-prone zones of Mahabubnagar District. Varks played a pivotal role in executing complex civil works, ensuring efficient water conveyance and optimized hydraulic performance to support Telangana’s irrigation objectives.
SCOPE OF WORK
Execution and construction of:
- Pump House Complex including approach channel
- 400m Intake Tunnels and Surge Pool
- Draft Tube Tunnels and Pump House structure
- Delivery Lines and Cistern for effective water discharge
OUTCOME
The Mahatma Gandhi Lift Irrigation Project (Stage 1) successfully delivers large-scale irrigation benefits to Telangana’s farmlands, through precision tunneling, intake design, and pump infrastructure.
