7 months ago
Telangana Raises 47 Issues with Centre
Telangana has a lot of things they want the central government to help with.
They need money and approval for big projects like roads, airports, and schools.
They also have some disagreements with another state, Andhra Pradesh, about sharing water.
The Telangana government says they are working hard to protect their water rights, but someone from the opposite party says they are not doing enough.
They had a meeting to talk about these issues and will have more meetings to sort things out.
Telangana has raised 47 pending issues with the Centre, seeking approval and funding for various infrastructure, industrial, energy, urban development, education, and housing projects.
The state has requested funding for projects like the Regional Ring Road, greenfield radial roads, airports, railway lines, national highways, Hyderabad Metro Rail, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, integrated steel plant, Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, transmission projects, solar allocation, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Tadicherla Coal Block-II, Warangal underground drainage, Musi riverfront, Hyderabad Sewerage Master Plan, Godavari–Musi river link, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, IIM Hyderabad, rural houses, and urban local bodies.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have ongoing water conflicts, particularly over the Polavaram-Nallamalasagar project.
The Telangana government claims they are taking steps to stop AP from proceeding with the project, while the BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleges that the Revanth Reddy government is facilitating AP's project.
A committee formed by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti held its first meeting to discuss water allocation and disputes between Telugu states.
- Who
- Telangana Government and BRS Leader T. Harish Rao
- What
- Telangana raises 47 pending issues with the Centre, including infrastructure, industrial, energy, urban development, education, and housing projects, and disputes over water rights with Andhra Pradesh.
- Where
- Central Water Commission (CWC) office in Delhi.
- When
- Ahead of the Union Budget, with the committee formed on 2 February.
- Why
- To seek approval and funding for various projects and to address ongoing water conflicts between Telugu states.
Telangana Government
BRS Leader T. Harish Rao
Polavaram-Nallamalasagar Project
Telangana Government
The Congress government is taking steps to stop AP from proceeding with the project, as no approvals have been given to AP, and they have filed a civil suit in the Supreme Court.
BRS Leader T. Harish Rao
The Revanth Reddy government is facilitating AP to go ahead with the project, which would harm Telangana's interests.
Key facts
- Committee Formation Date
- 2 February
- Chairing Authority
- CWC Chairman
- Attendees
- CWC officials, KRMB, GRMB, NWDA chairmen, Chief Engineer of CWC, officials from Telugu states
- Meeting Location
- Central Water Commission (CWC) office
- Purpose
- Resolve ongoing water conflicts between Telugu states
- Number of Pending Issues
- 47
- Key Projects Requested
- Regional Ring Road, greenfield radial roads, airports, railway lines, national highways, Hyderabad Metro Rail, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, integrated steel plant, Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, transmission projects, solar allocation, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Tadicherla Coal Block-II, Warangal underground drainage, Musi riverfront, Hyderabad Sewerage Master Plan, Godavari–Musi river link, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, IIM Hyderabad, rural houses, urban local bodies
Timeline
Telangana demands 904 TMC from Krishna River.
Andhra releases water unannounced, sparking crisis.
Central government forms special committee.
Committee meets January 30 to address water dispute.
Telangana, Andhra discuss water, development needs.
Quotes
Aroori Ramesh
Former BRS MLA from Wardhannapet and ex-BJP member
“I had been ignored and sidelined in BJP programmes.”
thehansindia.com
M. Raji Reddy
Former Zilla Parishad vice-chairman and ex-Congress member
“Minister Vivek Venkataswamy was making unilateral decisions in Congress.”
thehansindia.com
A senior BRS leader
Unnamed senior leader of the BRS
“The delusion is over now, noting that people have seen the two-year rule of Congress fail to deliver on promises. Ruling party leaders are facing scrutiny on schemes like two tola gold under Kalyana Lakshmi, Rs 2,500 to women, and the unemployment dole. Hence, Congress leaders are gravitating towards the trusted party in Telangana, the BRS.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Ahead of Union Budget, Telangana Flags 47 Pending Issues with Centre
Telangana, AP spar over Krishna projects in Delhi
Revanth accused of signing death warrant on Telangana water rights
Uttam Rejects Harish's Charges, Says Telangana Water Rights Safe With Cong Govt
AP Tells Jal Shakti Panel PBLP Will Tap Only Surplus Godavari Flows
CWC discusses river water disputes between Telugu States
BJP chief touts Jagtial as base for state victory
Harish Accuses Government of Helping Andhra Pradesh on Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Project
BRS to poache leaders from Cong & BJP ahead of municipal polls
PRLIS DPR Returned As Krishna Issues Being Heard By Tribunal: Centre
Telangana presents 14-point Krishna water agenda
Uttam blasts BRS for historic water betrayal
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