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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Centre to form panel to resolve Andhra-Telangana water issues
The Union government on Wednesday decided to constitute a high-level expert committee comprising officials and technical experts within a week to resolve pending inter-state water issues related to Krishna and Godavari river projects between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Centre to form panel to resolve Andhra-Telangana water issues The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil with Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu, along with irrigation ministers of both states at Shram Shakti Bhavan in New Delhi. 'To address the remaining issues in a comprehensive and technical manner, it was decided to constitute a committee,' the Jal Shakti ministry said in a statement, adding the committee will collaboratively assess outstanding issues and recommend equitable and technically viable solutions. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Revanth Reddy said both states decided to form a committee of officials and engineers to deliberate on water disputes. 'The committee's report will guide future action,' the Telangana CM said. While Andhra Pradesh irrigation minister Nimmala Ramanaidu said his government had submitted a written proposal to the Centre on the controversial Polavaram Banakacherla Link Project (PBLP), the Telangana CM said the issue did not come up for discussion at all. 'The Polavaram-Banakacherla project issue wasn't part of the agenda. So, the question of having a discussion on the issue and debating its cancellation did not arise,' the Congress leader said. 'The meeting went on in a cordial manner and the outcome was in favour of Telangana… Some people want conflicts between the states. But our agenda is to resolve disputes peacefully, not to provoke fights.' The meeting also saw agreement on installing telemetry instruments at all off-take points along the Krishna river and its canals to measure the exact quantity of water being drawn by both the states. 'We requested the Centre to support telemetry installation due to doubts about Krishna water usage. Even if the Centre does not fund it, the Telangana government will allocate funds. The previous government showed no urgency, but we've now decided to move forward,' Telangana irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said. Both states also agreed that the Godavari River Management Board will be headquartered in Telangana, while the Krishna River Management Board will be based in Andhra Pradesh, he said. His Andhra Pradesh counterpart Ramanaidu said: 'This committee will draft a roadmap to provide justice to both states. Though governed by different parties, we are Telugu people and must work together.' He added that Andhra Pradesh had agreed to take steps for the protection of Srisailam project. 'The meeting discussed the need to take up repairs and safety measures. The Centre will act based on the expert committee's recommendations,' Ramanaidu added. The TDP leader said that Andhra Pradesh had submitted its proposal on the Polavaram-Banakacherla project which would utilise only surplus water flowing into the sea. 'We presented 100-year flow averages in the river, noting that 3,000 TMC of Godavari water enters the sea annually, and the project would divert only 200 TMC,' he added. The NDA-led Andhra Pradesh government said the project would not harm upper riparian states and urged Telangana and the Centre to understand its position being a lower riparian state. It also emphasised that the state had not opposed any Telangana project in the last 11 years.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. and Telangana resolve key river water issues in New Delhi meeting
In a significant breakthrough, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reached a mutual understanding on the Krishna and Godavari water issues during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi on Wednesday. The outcome was hailed as constructive and cordial by Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu in a press conference after the meeting. Mr. Ramanaidu said the meeting, attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart A. Revanth Reddy, the Water Ministers, irrigation officials, engineers from both States and Central Water Commission (CWC) representatives, yielded decisions on three major issues. Both States agreed to install telemeters on the outflows from reservoirs into canals to ensure transparency and data sharing. A consensus was reached to preserve the Srisailam project, a symbol of Telugu heritage. Both States agreed to implement CWC recommendations and expert suggestions promptly concerning repairs and plunge pool protection. It was decided that the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) would be headquartered in Amaravati, while the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) would remain in Hyderabad, settling a long-pending issue. Joint panel on Banakacherla project Mr. Ramanaidu said that the Polavaram-Banakacherla project concerns raised by Telangana over A.P.'s proposal would be addressed positively. Given the technical complexity, both States agreed to form a joint committee comprising administrative and technical experts under the CWC's supervision. The committee is expected to be constituted by Monday. The committee will also assess the annual 3000 tmc ft of the Godavari water flowing into the sea and explore options for its optimal utilisation. Mr. Ramanaidu praised the cooperative spirit of the meeting, calling it a 'positive milestone' that reinforces Telugu unity despite administrative and political differences.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Four islands cut-off in Konaseema; 2.96 lakh cusecs of Godavari floodwater released into Bay of Bengal
Four islands of river Godavari have been cut off from the mainland as the temporary road laid during the summer was washed away owing to heavy inflow into river Godavari in P. Gannavaram Mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. By July 11, above 2.96 lakh cusecs of floodwater is being released into Bay of Bengal apart from diverting 13,750 cusecs into the Godavari Delta at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage (SACB) at Dowleswaram. However, at least 2.9 TMCs of water is being stored at the SACB as claimed by the Godavari Flood Report of the Water Resources Department. Telangana's allegations on Godavari-Banakacherla project are politically motivated, says Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Minister Ramanaidu 'Heavy inflows into the Godavari from Sileru river from Odisha and Sabari from Chhattisgarh are contributing to the rising water level in the Godavari,' according to the Godavari Flood Report. In Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, four islands have been cut-off from the mainland; Boorugu Lanka, Ganti Pedapoodi Lanka and Arigelavari Peta and Voodumoodi Lanka of mandal, said Kothapeta Revenue Divisional Officer P. Srikar. In an official release, Mr. Srikar said the residents of the cut-off islands have been asked to travel by boat with all precautions. 'We have supplied sufficient number of life jackets for the students who cross the island for their studies. Special teams are at the spot to monitor the situation and the movements of the boats,' said Mr. Srikar. On the other hand, the islands along the stretch of Central Godavari Delta are on alert and the residents were told to be in touch with the officials for any assistance.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Godavari floodwaters reach Krishna river via Pattiseema LIS
1 2 Vijayawada: State water resources inister Nimmala Ramanaidu on Saturday performed Jala Harati (sacred water ritual) at the confluence of the Godavari and Krishna rivers at Ibrahimpatnam, marking the arrival of Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna river via the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme. Calling it a turning point for the state's water security and agricultural sustainability, Minister Ramanaidu emphasised that chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's visionary efforts had revived long-dormant irrigation schemes and restored public trust in water governance. He pointed out that this interlinking of rivers is helping stabilise irrigation in the Krishna delta while allowing the Rayalaseema region to benefit from conserved Srisailam backwaters. He noted that between 2014 and 2019, the Pattiseema scheme pumped 263 TMC of Godavari water into the Krishna—more than the capacity of the Srisailam reservoir—and so far, 428 TMC has been diverted overall, exceeding even Nagarjuna Sagar's capacity. This helped save 13 lakh acres in the Krishna delta and secured water for drought-prone Rayalaseema. Ramanaidu criticised the previous YSRCP government for neglecting irrigation infrastructure, closing 450 of 1,040 lift schemes, and failing to repair gates, barrages, and dams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo In contrast, the current administration has begun restoring all defunct lift schemes, floated tenders for repairs and O&M works, and spent Rs 700 crore in its first year on emergency restoration, including Rs 350 crore for Dhavaleshwaram Barrage and Rs 14 crore to protect Srisailam's plunge pool. "This government believes in utilizing every drop of floodwater and storing it smartly," said Ramanaidu, adding that 20 TMC is currently stored in Pulichintala for irrigation and drinking water needs during summer. — (GFX) Resource management 428 TMC diverted so far; helps Krishna delta & Rayalaseema Rs 700 cr spent this year on repairs ignored for 5 years 450 lift schemes restored, which will irrigate 8 lakh acres 20 TMC stored in Pulichintala for summer water needs
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
State govt prioritising north Andhra projects: Nimmala
Vijayawada: The state government is making concerted efforts to expedite pending irrigation projects in the North Andhra region, aiming at resolving long-standing drinking and irrigation water issues. This commitment was articulated by Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu following a review meeting held today at the camp office here. Minister Ramanaidu stated that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has specifically directed officials to prioritise these projects to ensure water security for the people of North Andhra. He announced that the Chief Minister himself would conduct a special review meeting on North Andhra projects next week to finalize their prioritization and development strategy. Ramanaidu highlighted that during the 2014-2019 TDP government's tenure numerous projects were sanctioned and largely completed for the benefit of North Andhra. However, he lamented that the subsequent YSRCP government, which came to power in 2019, neglected these crucial works. 'It's unfortunate that the previous government abandoned works like the Vamsadhara Stage-2, Phase-2, and Thotapalli Barrage, even though 90 percent of their construction was complete,' Ramanaidu asserted, accusing the YSRCP of significant betrayal to the North Andhra region over the past five years. He affirmed that the current coalition government, since assuming office last year, has been actively working to bring all these pending projects back on track. He expressed confidence that their completion would comprehensively address the drinking and irrigation water challenges faced by the region. During the review meeting, Ramanaidu specifically assessed the progress of balance works for the Vamsadhara-Nagavali and Nagavali-Champavathi interlinking projects, enquiring about their current status from officials. He alsosought updates on accelerating works for the Hiramandalam Lift, Madduvalasa Stage-2, and Janjavathi reservoir. Furthermore, Ramanaidu delved into the impediments causing delays and halts in projects funded by JICA, including the Andra Reservoir, Raivada, Peddankalam, Peddagadda, and Vattigedda. The minister instructed officials and engineers concerned to prepare comprehensive reports ahead of the Chief Minister's review. These reports should detail the prioritisation of each project, estimated completion timelines, and other pertinent information. The review was attended by irrigation advisor Venkateswara Rao, ENC Narasimhamurthy, chief engineers, superintending engineers of various projects, and other senior officials.
