Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Telangana Minister Demands Rejection of AP's Water Project
The Telangana Irrigation Minister is very worried about a water project that Andhra Pradesh wants to build.
He says it's unfair to Telangana.
He wants the central government to stop the project from moving forward.
He believes the project breaks the rules about how water is shared between states.
He is taking action to protect Telangana's share of the water and has contacted the central government to express his concerns.
Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy demands rejection of the Godavari-Banakacharla Link Project's pre-feasibility report.
Reddy claims the project violates the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal Award and the AP Reorganisation Act.
He expressed concern over a potential DPR submission by Andhra Pradesh.
Reddy urged the Union government to prevent Andhra Pradesh from taking further action.
He highlighted his past objections to the project.
- Who
- Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Union Government, Andhra Pradesh government.
- What
- Telangana demands rejection of the Godavari-Banakacharla Link Project.
- When
- June 13, 2025, when the letter was written.
- Where
- Telangana, concerning a project by Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To protect Telangana's rightful share of river waters.
Telangana's Stance
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Water Rights
Telangana's Stance
The project is a direct threat to Telangana’s water share and violates inter-state protocols.
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- Project Name
- Godavari-Banakacharla Link
- Minister
- N. Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Demands
- Rejection of PFR, halt DPR, stop tenders
- Violations
- Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal Award, AP Reorganisation Act
- Involved States
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
