Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Telangana and Amaravati: Water Dispute and Memorial Plans
Telangana is getting ready to argue for more water from the Krishna River in court.
They want to make sure they get their fair share.
Meanwhile, in Amaravati, a big memorial is planned to honor Telugu culture, led by Chief Minister Naidu.
It will feature a large statue and showcase Telugu history and art.
Telangana CM directed officials to prepare for Krishna water hearing in Delhi.
Telangana aims to secure its rightful share of Krishna river water (904 tmc ft).
The government will not allow Telangana’s water share to be given to other states.
NTR Smritivan to be developed in Amaravati to honor Telugu heritage.
The NTR Smritivan will include a 182-meter-high statue of N.T. Rama Rao.
- Who
- Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Officials
- What
- Preparing for Krishna water hearing; Planning NTR memorial
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Delhi (hearing); Amaravati (memorial)
- Why
- To secure water rights; To honor Telugu heritage
Previous government
Current Telangana government
Krishna Water Allocation
Previous government
Agreed to 299 tmc ft of water from Krishna and allowed AP to get 512 tmc ft.
Current Telangana government
Aiming to secure 904 tmc ft of water from Krishna.
- Hearing Date
- September 23-25
- River
- Krishna
- NTR Memorial Location
- Amaravati, Neerukonda
- Statue Height
- 182 metres
Sources
Palla Says TD Reviving Sujala Sravanthi To Boost Growth In North Andhra
YSRC Declares Support for Amaravati as Sole Capital
Sujala Sravanthi to be revived in a time-bound manner
Srisailam Swells With Fresh Inflows
Telangana CM Revanth Tells Officials to Get Ready for 2nd Krishna Water Hearing