Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Telangana to Counter Banakacharla Project, Seek Dialogue With AP
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are arguing about a water project.
Telangana's leaders are planning to talk about it and want to build their own project called Tummidihetti to counter Andhra Pradesh's plans.
The Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, wants to solve this peacefully and is also criticizing past leaders for how they handled the situation.
The government wants to ensure that Telangana gets its fair share of water and is pushing for approval of their own project from the central government.
Telangana plans to expedite the Tummidihetti project to counter Andhra Pradesh's Banakacharla project.
The Telangana government will meet on June 24th to find a solution to the Banakacharla project through dialogue.
CM Revanth Reddy wants to resolve water disputes in a friendly atmosphere.
The Telangana government aims to pressure the Centre for Tummidihetti approval.
Reddy criticized former CM KCR and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for their handling of water issues.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, former CM KCR, and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
- What
- Disputes and negotiations over water projects, particularly Banakacharla and Tummidihetti, between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Cabinet meeting on June 24 to discuss an action plan; discussions and proposals ongoing.
- Where
- The issue involves the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with meetings in New Delhi.
- Why
- Disagreement over water sharing, project approvals, and political maneuvering.
Telangana Government (Revanth Reddy)
Former CM (KCR) / Union Government
Approach to AP and Past Agreements
Telangana Government (Revanth Reddy)
Advocates dialogue and good relations with Andhra Pradesh to resolve water disputes.
Former CM (KCR) / Union Government
Believes past governments made agreements that are now detrimental to Telangana.
Project Priorities
Telangana Government (Revanth Reddy)
Wants to secure approval for Tummidihetti and ensure Telangana gets its fair share of water.
Former CM (KCR) / Union Government
Questions why Centre is prioritizing Andhra's Polavaram project.
Political Stances
Telangana Government (Revanth Reddy)
Accuses former CM KCR of politicizing the Banakacharla issue.
Former CM (KCR) / Union Government
Claims the Union government is indifferent to Telangana's needs.
- Project in Dispute
- Banakacharla, Tummidihetti
- Telangana CM
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Cabinet Meeting
- June 24
- Objective of Tummidihetti
- Utilize 180 TMC of water
