14/07/2025
Telangana HonouChief Minister Sri A. has decided to ensure the optimal utilization of every drop of water due to the state from the Krishna and Godavari rivers and to intensify pressure on the Central Government to secure Telangana’s rightful share of river waters through legal means.
He has resolved to urge the Central Government to immediately grant clearances for projects in Telangana on the Krishna River, allocate Telangana’s fair share of water, and provide financial assistance for the construction of these projects.
Along with protecting Telangana’s interests in the Krishna and Godavari waters, the Chief Minister has directed that long-standing injustices be addressed through permanent solutions.
Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, Irrigation Minister has written a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister .
A meeting is scheduled with the Union Jal Shakti Minister in Delhi on the 16th of this month, where Telangana will strongly pursue its water share, seek approvals for ongoing projects, push for allocations, and demand clearances for new projects.
Telangana has faced prolonged injustice in the utilization of River waters.
The previous government accepted a mere 299 TMCs for Telangana, while conceding 512 TMCs to Andhra Pradesh. It remained silent while Andhra Pradesh illegally constructed projects upstream of Srisailam, diverted Krishna waters at will, and encroached on Telangana’s rightful share.
Irrigation projects constructed during the undivided state on the Krishna River were left incomplete, without proper water allocations.
On the side, the -Chevella project undertaken near Tummidihatti, after spending ₹11,000 crore, was shelved. Instead, the Kaleshwaram Project was constructed, leading to the misuse of over ₹1 lakh crore of public funds.