Recognise and hand over maintenance of nearly 40,000 lakes to water societies

The manifesto promised state recognition of maintenance and repair needs across nearly 40,000 lakes in Telangana, with responsibilities handed to water users' societies. No approved-source evidence was found of a comprehensive statewide programme formally transferring lake maintenance responsibilities to water societies as of July 2026. Absent verifiable delivery, the verdict is pending. Budget: no approved-source allocation for a comprehensive lakes maintenance handover programme was found.