Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Dispute Over Polavaram Project
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are having a big argument over a project called Polavaram.
Telangana says Andhra Pradesh is trying to take more water from the Godavari River than they should.
Telangana has gone to the Supreme Court to stop Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh says they are almost done with the project and will finish it by 2027.
Both sides are talking about how much water each state should get.
Telangana wants to make sure the water is shared fairly.
Andhra Pradesh is working hard to finish the project and help the people who will be affected by it.
Telangana has taken legal action to protect its irrigation interests in the Godavari water dispute with Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh claims 87% completion of the Polavaram project and aims to finish it by 2027.
Telangana alleges that Andhra Pradesh's project expansions violate the 1980 Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
Telangana filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on December 16, 2025, to halt all work on the Polavaram expansions.
Andhra Pradesh's Water Resources Minister criticized the previous government for slow progress and praised the current government's efforts.
- Who
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments
- What
- Legal and administrative actions regarding the Polavaram irrigation project
- When
- December 16, 2025 (legal action), ongoing dispute
- Where
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protect Telangana's allocated water share and prevent unilateral actions by Andhra Pradesh
- Minister
- N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
- State Government
- Telangana
- Dispute
- Inter-state water dispute over Polavaram project
- Legal Action
- Filed Writ Petition No. 1258 of 2025 in Supreme Court
- Date of Legal Action
- December 16, 2025
- Telangana's Water Share
- 968 TMC in Godavari waters
- Opposing State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Polavaram Project Completion
- 87%
- Target Completion Date
- 2027
- Chief Minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
Sources
Govt took slew of measures to protect irrigation interests: Uttam
CM Revanth Reddy to hold meeting with Congress leaders to address water allocations and BRS allegations
Polavaram 87% complete, govt targets 2027 dedication
KTR seeks opportunity for BRS to make PPT presentation in Telangana Assembly
KTR Says BRS Should Get PPT Option in House on Irrigation
State of irrigation projects: uttam exposes chinks in BRS’ armour
‘CM brand ambassador of lies, lacks knowledge of river basins’
