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Telangana Seeks Higher Tummidihatti Level for 80 TMC Gravity Flow
Telangana wants to build a barrage at Tummidihatti on the Pranahita River.
A barrage helps control and direct river water.
The state hopes to send nearly 80 TMC of water to the Sundilla barrage.
Talks with Maharashtra are planned in New Delhi on September 1.
The meeting will consider a 150-metre reservoir level, while Telangana may seek approval for a 152-metre level.
An earlier Telangana government accepted a 148-metre level in 2016.
A taller barrage could allow water to flow naturally instead of requiring as much pumping.
However, the taller level could submerge more land in Maharashtra.
Telangana expects September 1 talks in New Delhi to advance the Tummidihatti project.
The state aims to divert nearly 80 TMC of Pranahita River water to Sundilla barrage by gravity.
Talks will examine a 150-metre full reservoir level, while Telangana is expected to seek consent for a 152-metre barrage.
The proposed 152-metre level could submerge just over 2,500 acres in Maharashtra, compared with about 1,150 acres at 148 metres.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy says the higher level would reduce dependence on costly, energy-intensive lift irrigation.
- Who
- The Telangana government, Maharashtra, the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, and Central Water Commission officials are involved.
- What
- Inter-State talks will consider the Tummidihatti barrage proposal and the possible diversion of nearly 80 TMC of Pranahita water to Sundilla.
- Where
- The talks will take place in New Delhi, concerning a project at Tummidihatti on the Pranahita River.
- When
- The talks are scheduled for September 1; Telangana held a preparatory meeting on the preceding Saturday.
- Why
- Telangana says a higher barrage level could enable gravity conveyance to Sundilla and reduce reliance on energy-intensive lift irrigation.
Key facts
- Water targeted
- Nearly 80 TMC of Pranahita River water
- Project
- Tummidihatti barrage
- Meeting date and location
- September 1 in New Delhi
- Levels under discussion
- A 150-metre full reservoir level proposal and possible consent for a 152-metre barrage
- Earlier accepted level
- 148 metres, accepted by the then BRS government in 2016
- Estimated submergence
- About 1,150 acres in Maharashtra at 148 metres and just over 2,500 acres at 152 metres
- Meeting chair
- The Chairman of the Central Water Commission
Quotes
N Uttam Kumar Reddy
Telangana Irrigation Minister
“Since submergence is involved at both levels, the previous government should have negotiated more effectively to secure Maharashtra’s consent for the technically advantageous 152-metre level. Telangana lost an important opportunity by agreeing to 148 metres without adequately safeguarding the State’s interests.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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