Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Telangana to challenge Andhra's Polavaram-Nallamala project
The Telangana government is going to the Supreme Court to stop a project by Andhra Pradesh called the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Lift Irrigation.
They think this project will hurt Telangana.
The Telangana Irrigation Minister will meet with lawyers in New Delhi to plan their legal fight.
Andhra Pradesh wants to use floodwaters from the Godavari River to help dry areas, but Telangana says this is against the rules.
The project has three parts and involves building lifts and canals.
Telangana has already complained to central agencies and is preparing for important court hearings.
Telangana government to file a petition in the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar project.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy to meet legal experts in New Delhi to finalize legal strategy.
Telangana has already filed complaints with the Central Water Resources Department and the Krishna Board.
Andhra Pradesh's project aims to divert 200 tmcft of Godavari floodwaters to drought-prone areas.
The project comprises three segments and involves building lifts and canals to integrate with the existing system.
- Who
- Telangana government
- What
- Approaching Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar project
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To protect Telangana's interests against the project
- Project Name
- Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Lift Irrigation (PNLP)
- State Involved
- Telangana
- Opposing State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Legal Action
- Petition in Supreme Court
- Meeting Details
- Saturday, New Delhi with legal experts
- Project Components
- Three segments, eight lifts, diversion of floodwaters
- Water Diversion
- 200 tmcft of Godavari floodwaters
Sources
Illegal construction around Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar: Telangana High Court slaps cost on govt, gives 2 weeks to respond
Telangana To Move SC Against AP’s Polavaram–Nallamallasagar Project
Plea to expedite Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Project
