Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Telangana Objects to Andhra Pradesh's Water Project Plan
Imagine two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, who share rivers.
Andhra Pradesh wants to build a project to move water, but Telangana says no.
Telangana believes this project breaks the rules because it takes water unfairly and could cause flooding.
They say it's against agreements about how water should be shared and that it could hurt their water supply.
Telangana is asking the central government to stop Andhra Pradesh from starting this project.
Telangana opposes Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacharla link project, citing water rights violations.
Telangana claims the project violates AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, and other agreements.
Telangana disputes AP's claim that the project would stabilize existing farmland.
Telangana argues the project would divert Godavari water without supplementing the Krishna basin.
Telangana raised concerns about potential flooding due to the project.
- Who
- The governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, along with the Union jal shakti ministry, are involved.
- What
- Telangana opposes Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacharla link project.
- When
- The issue is ongoing, with Telangana responding to a pre-feasibility report.
- Where
- The dispute involves the Godavari, Krishna, and Pennar river basins, and the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Telangana believes the project violates water sharing norms and infringes on its water rights.
- Project Name
- Polavaram-Banakacharla link project (P-B link project)
- Disputing Parties
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Legal Basis of Dispute
- AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) award
- Telangana's Stance
- Opposes project, citing water rights violations and potential flooding.
- Andhra Pradesh's Claim
- Claims project stabilizes existing farmland and uses floodwater