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Experts Probe Desilting Methods for Tungabhadra
3 Oct
Summary
- Subcommittee to study reservoir desilting held its first meeting.
- Members will visit reservoirs nationwide to examine desilting techniques.
- The Central Water Commission directed the formation of this subcommittee.
A crucial subcommittee, tasked with investigating desilting methods for the Tungabhadra reservoir, convened its inaugural meeting on Thursday at the Tungabhadra Board office in Hosapete.
The subcommittee, formed under the guidance of the Central Water Commission, comprises engineering experts from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Members plan to undertake visits to various reservoirs throughout India. Their aim is to meticulously study the techniques used for removing accumulated silt and evaluate their applicability to the Tungabhadra reservoir.
While the subcommittee has begun its work, no specific deadline has been established for the submission of its comprehensive report. The board sources indicated that the exploratory visits will be a key component of their study.
