Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Telangana Seeks More Krishna Water Allocation
Telangana is asking for more water from the Krishna River for its projects.
The government will present its case during a hearing with the KWDT-2 on September 23.
They need about 289 TMC of water for new projects and plan to request a total of 904 TMC.
The state believes it hasn't received a fair share of water since Andhra Pradesh split.
The Irrigation Minister will lead the team presenting their case, which includes detailed water needs for various purposes.
Telangana government to seek 289 TMC of water for new projects.
The request will be presented at the KWDT-2 hearing.
The state is seeking a total of 904 TMC of Krishna water.
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy will attend the hearing.
Officials prepared detailed report on water requirements.
- Who
- Telangana Government, Irrigation Minister
- What
- Requesting additional water allocation from the Krishna River
- When
- During the KWDT-2 hearing on September 23
- Where
- New Delhi (KWDT-2 hearing), Telangana
- Why
- To address new and existing projects and perceived water allocation injustice.
Telangana View
Not Applicable
Water Allocation
Telangana View
Seeking more water allocation for new projects.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Key Figure
- Uttam Kumar Reddy (Irrigation Minister)
- Water Requested
- 289 TMC for new projects
- Hearing
- KWDT-2 on September 23
- Total Water Demand
- 904 TMC of Krishna water
- Purpose of Request
- For new projects and address perceived injustice
