CM urges MoJS to convince Maha for Tummidihatti barrage at 152 metres FRL
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with Union Minister C.R. Patil to request statutory clearances for several irrigation projects, including the Tummidihatti barrage. The state aims to optimize water usage and reduce electricity costs by adjusting reservoir levels.
Why it matters
Inter-state water disputes and infrastructure project delays significantly impact regional economic development and agricultural stability.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday requested Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil to convince Maharashtra on Tummidihatti Barrage proposed by Telangana with 152 meters full reservoir level (FRL) and ensure all statutory clearances for the project at the earliest.
He also urged the Union Minister to sanction Environmental Clearance for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) and Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Project (SRLIP), to instruct the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to install telemetry equipment at all points of Krishna water drawal.
In a meeting with the Union Minister, the Chief Minister explained to the former that the information sought by Maharashtra was already submitted. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Irrigation Advisor Aditya Nath Das and others.
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