• Irrigation Projects are classified on the basis of the irrigated area under the respective projects.
• The irrigation projects in Telangana are classified into 3 groups namely:

Major Irrigation Projects:

• These projects have the irrigation potential of more than 25000 acres (or> 10000 hectares). Eg: Nizam Sagar, Ali Sagar, Nagarjuna Sagar, Sriram Sagar.

Medium Irrigation Projects:

• These projects have the irrigation potential of more than 5000 acres and less than 25000 acres (or 2000- 10000 hectares). Eg: Gaddenna- Suddavagu, Neelwai, Swarna, Gollavagu.

Minor Irrigation Projects:

• These projects have the irrigation potential of less than 5000 acres (or <2000 hectares). Eg: Tanks