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Telangana Govt modernising irrigation ecosystem by leveraging advanced technologies: Minister

Hyderabad, Apr 26 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday said that the state government is actively modernising its irrigation ecosystem by leveraging advanced technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the Drone Expo & Conference 2025 organised in partnership with Rashtriya Raksha University here, Uttam emphasised the government's commitment to harnessing technology to achieve greater water security, improve agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable rural development.
Outlining the ongoing initiatives by the Telangana government aimed at significantly upgrading both physical and institutional infrastructure in the irrigation sector, the Minister highlighted the revitalisation of WALAMTARI (Water and Land Management Training and Research Institute), underscoring the government's ambition to reestablish the institute as a premier training and research centre dedicated to modern water management and irrigation practices.
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