Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Telangana Urges KRMB to Halt Polavaram-Banakacharla Project
Imagine two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, arguing about a new water project.
Andhra Pradesh wants to build it, but Telangana says no because it breaks the rules.
They are fighting over where the water should go and if the project is allowed.
Telangana believes the project disregards water needs within its own state.
The project is also facing criticism from multiple entities.
The matter is currently under legal review.
Telangana asked the KRMB to stop Andhra Pradesh's actions on the Polavaram-Banakacharla link project.
Telangana opposes Andhra Pradesh's plan to prepare a detailed project report (DPR).
Telangana claims the project violates Central Water Commission guidelines.
Telangana states the project disregards the needs of Telangana for water.
The project faces objections from multiple parties, including Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Who
- Telangana government, KRMB, Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Telangana requested KRMB to halt Andhra Pradesh's actions on the PBLP, including DPR preparation.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Telangana claims the project violates water allocation rules and disregards in-basin needs.
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Project Feasibility
Telangana
The project violates water allocation rules and disregards the need for water within Telangana.
Andhra Pradesh
No information provided.
DPR Preparation
Telangana
Opposes Andhra Pradesh's preparation of the detailed project report (DPR).
Andhra Pradesh
No information provided.
- Project Name
- Polavaram-Banakacharla link project (PBLP)
- Key Actors
- Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, KRMB
- Issue
- DPR Preparation & Water Allocation
Sources
Sundilla Barrage to be Key in Pranahita-Chevella Project
Telangana Tells KRMB to Stop AP From Preparing Polavaram DPR
TG exploring cost-efficient options for Pranahita-Chevella proj: Uttam
Drinking water project gets Rs 200 cr boost from govt
ASR Collector Hosts Key Meeting on Pumped Storage Project
