Archive · 31 Jan 2026
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.
- When
- Ahead of the Union Budget, with the committee formed on 2 February.
- Where
- Central Water Commission (CWC) office in Delhi.
- 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.
- 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
Sources
CWC discusses river water disputes between Telugu States
Harish Accuses Government of Helping Andhra Pradesh on Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Project
Uttam Rejects Harish's Charges, Says Telangana Water Rights Safe With Cong Govt
Ahead of Union Budget, Telangana Flags 47 Pending Issues with Centre
AP Tells Jal Shakti Panel PBLP Will Tap Only Surplus Godavari Flows
Telangana, AP spar over Krishna projects in Delhi
Revanth accused of signing death warrant on Telangana water rights
BJP chief touts Jagtial as base for state victory
BRS to poache leaders from Cong & BJP ahead of municipal polls
Telangana presents 14-point Krishna water agenda
Uttam blasts BRS for historic water betrayal
