Gudemdoddi Reservoir Set for Major Expansion to 15 TMC
HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has given in-principle approval to increase the storage capacity of the Gudemdoddi Balancing Reservoir from 1.19 TMC to 15 TMC under a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) model integrated with solar power generation.
The government has also sanctioned ₹15 crore for technical investigations and studies. In addition, it has approved ₹165 crore to acquire 1,100 acres of additional land for the project.
The Irrigation and Command Area Development (I&CAD) department issued the decisions through Government Order (G.O.Rt. No.467) on September 9, 2026.
Technical studies to assess reservoir capacity
Under the order, the department can engage a professional consultant or agency to conduct topographical, geological, geotechnical, hydrological and bathymetric investigations.
The ₹15 crore sanction will cover these investigations and other studies needed for the proposed expansion. Meanwhile, the government said the decision followed a proposal from the Chief Engineer (Irrigation), Wanaparthy, dated August 12, 2026.
Additional land for expanded reservoir
The government will use the ₹165 crore sanction to acquire 1,100 acres of additional land for the project.
