Geological Intelligence Breakthrough Enables Strategic Resumption of SLBC Tunnel Construction

The State Government has announced the imminent resumption of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel project, following a critical intelligence breakthrough from advanced aerial electromagnetic (AEM) survey data. According to Irrigation Minister Uttam Reddy, the heli-borne AEM survey has delivered unprecedented geological intelligence, fundamentally altering the project's risk assessment and engineering approach. The survey report provides high-resolution subsurface data, enabling precise identification of adverse geological zones and allowing for pre-emptive mitigation strategies. This intelligence directly informs the design and implementation of required tunnel support systems, significantly reducing geological uncertainty and enhancing construction safety protocols. The data-driven approach represents a paradigm shift in large-scale infrastructure development, moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive, intelligence-based engineering. The resumption signals not only project advancement but also the government's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge geospatial technology for strategic infrastructure management. This development is expected to optimize resource allocation, minimize construction delays, and ensure long-term structural integrity, setting a new benchmark for data-informed civil engineering projects in the region.