Government preparing barrage-cum-bridge projects on Krishna, Bhima: Vakiti Srihari
Telangana Minister for Animal Husbandry Vakiti Srihari criticized former ministers for political theatrics regarding water issues, accusing them of misleading the public. He stated that the current Congress government is actively preparing Detailed Project Reports for barrage-cum-bridge projects on the Krishna and Bhima rivers, which he claims the previous BRS government neglected.
Why it matters
This article highlights ongoing political tensions and policy debates surrounding critical water infrastructure projects in Telangana, which are vital for irrigation and drinking water supply in the Palamuru region, impacting local farmers and communities.
Minister for Animal Husbandry Vakiti Srihari on Monday accused former Ministers and former MLAs from the Palamuru region of indulging in political theatrics by campaigning in Karnataka with the slogan “Water in Karnataka-Cracks in Telangana”.
He alleged that the campaign was aimed at misleading the public rather than safeguarding the interests of farmers in the region. Mr. Srihari said leaders who claimed that the Telangana movement was fought for water, funds and jobs had remained silent when dams were constructed in Karnataka during the BRS government.
The Minister contended that the previous government had neglected the interests of farmers dependent on the Jurala project and had failed to explore measures such as constructing barrage-cum-bridges across the Krishna and Bhima rivers for water storage, irrigation and drinking water supply.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in