Telangana's Irrigation Minister, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, held a crucial meeting with legal and technical experts to discuss the state's ongoing Krishna water disputes with neighboring Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
The meeting focused on several key issues:
- Unjust Allocation: Telangana seeks to address the "temporary ad-hoc arrangement" of water sharing established in 2015, which they deem unfair and lacking proper justification. The state will push KWDT-II for an interim revision, aiming for a 50:50 water sharing ratio with Andhra Pradesh until a final allocation is reached.
- Protecting Srisailam and NSP: The minister reiterated Telangana's firm stance on retaining control of Srisailam and NSP (Nagarjuna Sagar Project) components. A resolution passed by the state's Legislative Assembly in February 2024 reinforces this position, rejecting any transfer of control to the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB).
- Supreme Court Appeals: Discussions addressed the ongoing KWDT-II decisions pending before the Supreme Court. Exploring alternative solutions, the possibility of direct dialogue with Maharashtra and Karnataka to find an amicable resolution was also considered.
Minister Reddy emphasized Telangana's right to a fair share of Krishna River water based on basin parameters and in-basin requirements. He stressed that the state will fight for its rightful water allocation to alleviate the hardships faced by its people. The meeting concluded with a directive to the legal and technical teams to pursue all avenues aggressively before the Tribunal and Supreme Court to secure a just and equitable share of Krishna River water for Telangana.
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