According to sources, Andhra Pradesh may shelve the Polavaram–Banakacherla proposal and is instead planning to use Polavaram as the offtake point for the Godavari–Cauvery interlink project.
The PPA reiterated that the project lies outside its jurisdiction, and advised the officials to approach the Godavari River Management Board or the Central Water Commission instead on the issue.
Telangana Irrigation Chief Mohd Amjad Hussain urges CWC not to appraise project, citing violation of AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, and Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
Speaking to the media in Hanamkonda, Uttam said the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government was committed to protecting Telangana’s rightful share in Krishna and Godavari river waters.
The CM also expressed his thanks for the Centre’s support during the state’s challenging times over the past year and said the state is working to rebuild its shattered economy with central assistance ...
Criticising the unfulfilled Yellampalli project initiated during the YSR regime, Naidu highlighted how over 2,000 TMC of Godavari water has been flowing into the sea annually for the past several year ...
