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Telangana Irrigation Minister orders revamp of irrigation design wing

Hyderabad, Aug 12 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation, Food & Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced a comprehensive plan to modernise and strengthen the Central Design Organisation (CDO) of Telangana’s Irrigation Department.
At a review meeting on Tuesday, the minister stressed the urgent need to restore the CDO’s past reputation for excellence by recruiting top engineering talent, equipping it with advanced design software and tools, and enforcing strict timelines for project designs.
Highlighting adverse remarks from the National Dam Safety Authority and a Judicial Commission in recent years, Uttam said swift reforms were essential to safeguard the organisation’s credibility. He directed immediate filling of vacancies, posting of highly qualified engineers—including IIT and NIT recruits—to the CDO, and engagement of domain experts, including retired specialists, as consultants.
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