Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Telangana Urges Faster Bifurcation Settlements, Krishna Water Rights Protection
Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka attended a meeting of southern Indian states near Chennai.
He asked for Telangana’s fair share of Krishna river water to be protected.
He said Telangana was not asking for special treatment.
He wanted existing legal processes to be followed.
He also asked the Central government to help fund two major irrigation projects.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh still have disagreements about some institutions and assets after their separation.
Vikramarka asked for these issues to be settled quickly and fairly.
He said southern states should cooperate on water, energy, climate, cities and transport.
He offered to host the next meeting in Hyderabad.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka sought protection of the state’s legitimate Krishna river water entitlements.
He urged the Union government to resolve pending Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act issues involving Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana cited disputes over Schedule IX institutions and Andhra Pradesh’s claims concerning certain Schedule X institutions.
Vikramarka requested Central financial assistance for the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation projects.
He called for concrete cooperation among southern states and offered to host the next council meeting in Hyderabad.
- Who
- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives including the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- Telangana sought protection of its Krishna water entitlements, Central funding for irrigation projects and faster resolution of pending bifurcation issues.
- When
- At the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on Thursday, August 20.
- Where
- Near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To address inter-state water and reorganisation disputes, seek irrigation funding and improve cooperation among southern states.
Telangana’s Position
Andhra Pradesh’s Stated Position
Division of institutions and assets
Telangana’s Position
Telangana said Andhra Pradesh’s claims regarding certain Schedule X institutions are not supported by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, except for continuation of facilities under Section 75, and wants the matter resolved through legal processes.
Andhra Pradesh’s Stated Position
Andhra Pradesh has sought division of assets of certain Schedule X institutions; the broader division of Schedule IX institutions remains disputed over headquarters and related issues.
Krishna river waters
Telangana’s Position
Telangana said it seeks no special privilege, but wants its fair and legitimate Krishna water entitlement protected through established legal and adjudicatory mechanisms.
Andhra Pradesh’s Stated Position
The articles do not state Andhra Pradesh’s position on the Krishna water dispute; the allocation is under consideration before the second Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal.
- Meeting
- 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting
- Chair
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Telangana representative
- Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- Water issue
- Telangana’s legitimate entitlements and downstream rights in Krishna river waters
- Requested assistance
- Central financial support for the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Schemes
- Bifurcation framework
- Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, including Schedules IX and X
- Next meeting
- Telangana offered to host the 32nd Southern Zonal Council meeting in Hyderabad
