Revanth orders CBI probe into ₹85,000cr Kaleshwaram project mess
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ordered a CBI investigation into alleged mismanagement and financial irregularities in the massive Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
This move follows a July 2025 report from the Ghose Commission, which pointed to negligence, money misuse, and structural problems under the previous BRS government led by K. Chandrashekhar Rao.
Probe to look into alleged mismanagement, financial irregularities
This is a big deal because the project cost over ₹85,000 crore—so far, Telangana has repaid nearly ₹50,000 crore (including principal and interest), but still owes more than ₹60,000 crore.
The Ghose Commission and NDSA reports revealed that public funds may have been mishandled and that faulty designs damaged key infrastructure like the Medigadda barrage.
With so much money and water security at stake, the CBI probe aims to bring clarity and hold those responsible accountable for any wrongdoing.