Telangana: Use Godavari water judiciously, says Congress MLA
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Use Godavari water judiciously, says Congress MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Former minister and Bodhan MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy on Friday said farmers who get irrigation water from Alisagar must use water judiciously as there is poor flow in the river Godavari. The legislator said all eligible farmers will get the Rs 2 lakh crop loan waiver. Reddy along with district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu released water from Alisagar lift irrigation scheme at Kosli pump house in Navipet mandal on Friday, and said the government was trying to protect the interests of farmers. Telangana Urdu Academy chairperson Taher Bin Hamdan, irrigation department superintendent engineer Gangadhar, assistant engineer Pranay and others were present.

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Telangana Govt to Set Up Water Users Association for Farmers' Welfare
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Telangana Govt to Set Up Water Users Association for Farmers' Welfare

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Gadugu Gangadhar, a member of the Telangana State Farmers Welfare Commission on Tuesday said the state government has decided to set up a water users association for the benefit of the farming community. Speaking to media, Gangadhar said that one agriculture extension officers would be appointed for every 1,000 acres.After the formation of Telangana, the BRS government had utterly …

Arguments aside, rise of Telangana as country’s paddy bowl is not an overnight miracle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Arguments aside, rise of Telangana as country’s paddy bowl is not an overnight miracle

The Hindu  

From a State that was dependant on rice from other States to meet its Public Distribution System needs when it came into being in June 2014, the journey of Telangana to be one of the leading paddy producing States in the country, by not only meeting its own needs but those of other States, has been remarkable. Stating that the …

Uttam Promises Restoration of Nizamsagar Project
4 weeks ago

Uttam Promises Restoration of Nizamsagar Project

Deccan Chronicle  

Kamareddy: Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said the century-old Nizamsagar project would be restored to its old glory with its original water storage area, by adopting global technology for desilting it. Uttam Kumar Reddy further noted that restrictions imposed by the water disputes tribunal had prevented utilisation of water from three barrages under the Kaleshwaram project. Despite …

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam
4 weeks ago

Addl. irrigation potential of 30L acres to be created under existing projects in 5 years: Uttam

The Hindu  

Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has stated that the government is resolved to create irrigation potential to an additional 30 lakh acres with the modernisation of projects such as Nizamsagar and Sriramsagar in the next five years. Lifeline for farmers The officials informed the Minister that siltation had reduced the water storage capacity of Sriramsagar …

Telangana government to let locals control small water bodies
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Telangana government to let locals control small water bodies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has accepted the proposal to hand over the management of minor irrigation tanks and ponds to the local people. Besides, the committee will take a delegation to the Centre to hold discussion on integrating the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act work with agriculture, stated the agriculture commission chairman, M. Kodanda Reddy, while speaking to reporters. In …

Telangana: Seethakka expresses concern over rejection of Mission Bhagiratha water
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Seethakka expresses concern over rejection of Mission Bhagiratha water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Panchayat raj and rural development minister Danasari Seethakka Anasuya on Wednesday said the continuing reluctance of people in many villages in the state to use Mission Bhagiratha water for drinking purposes was a matter of concern and efforts must be made by officials to remove apprehensions among people on this issue. The minister, who reviewed matters relating to this issue …

Revanth Reddy reviews plans for Godavari water transfer to Hyderabad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy reviews plans for Godavari water transfer to Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held a high-level review meeting with officials from the Irrigation Department and Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to address Hyderabad’s growing drinking water needs. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report on lifting Godavari water from the Kondapochamma and Mallanna Sagar reservoirs. To expedite the process, Revanth ordered the …

Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers Demand Water Management Projects to Tackle Water Shortage in Dharmapuri

New Indian Express  

Farmers in Dharmapuri express their frustration over the lack of water management schemes and the impact it has on their livelihood. They claim that the state and union governments have failed to implement any water management projects in the district, leading to a severe water shortage that has forced them to migrate to other districts or states in search of …

Farmers to receive assistance under Rythu Bharosa after completion of crop loan waiver: Telangana Agri Minister
3 months ago

Farmers to receive assistance under Rythu Bharosa after completion of crop loan waiver: Telangana Agri Minister

The Hindu  

Minister of Agriculture, Tummala Nageswara Rao, reiterated Telangana government’s commitment to complete the Crop Loan Waiver Scheme, ensuring that every eligible farmer will benefit. He also mentioned that Rythu Bharosa assistance would be provided to farmers after the crop loan waiver is completed. Accusing Opposition parties of unnecessary criticism, the Minister noted that the loan waiver process was ongoing and …

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana irrigation minister urges Centre to waive loans taken for irrigation projects

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has called on the Union government to take steps to persuade central financial institutions to reduce or entirely waive the interest on loans taken by the previous government for irrigation projects in the state. He appealed to Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil to not only consider waiving or reducing the interest on past …

Telangana will be a role model in power production: Bhatti
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana will be a role model in power production: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Telangana will be transformed into a model state in terms of power production, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday. Keeping in view the power demand by 2030, the government was taking steps to produce 20,000 MW of green electricity and solar power as well as pump storage energy involving moving water between reservoirs. The government will …

Telangana CM Revanth lauded for implementing farm loan waiver scheme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth lauded for implementing farm loan waiver scheme

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Government whip Beerla Ilaiah on Friday said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was committed to farmers welfare as promised by Rahul Gandhi while making the Congress’ Farmers Declaration during the Assembly elections. It is due to this commitment, the Revanth Reddy’s government successfully implemented the farm loan waiver scheme, he said and added that the Congress was the …

Telangana BJP Slams Congress for Incomplete Farm Loan Waiver
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana BJP Slams Congress for Incomplete Farm Loan Waiver

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BJP charged that the Congress-led Telangana government had implemented the farm loan waiver for fewer than 29 lakh farmers while 74 lakh farmers were eligible for the scheme. The Congress government was celebrating the event by just releasing `17,000 crore as the farm loan waiver in three instalments, said Telangana BJP general secretary Gujjula Premender Reddy addressing a …

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti
5 months ago

Full Water Supply for Kharif, Rabi: Ponguleti

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The project ayacut farmers would get water supply for both the crop seasons this year as irrigation projects were bemiring with water, said minister for revenue and housing Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Wednesday while releasing water to the left main canal from Palair reservoir at Kusumanchi in Khammam district. The minister informed that the irrigation tanks in Palaiar constituency …

Reach Out to Farmers and Win Their Support, Santosh Urges Telangana State BJP
5 months ago

Reach Out to Farmers and Win Their Support, Santosh Urges Telangana State BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Buoyed by the big success during the recent Lok Sabha elections where it won eight seats in Telangana, the party’s central leadership has decided to sustain the momentum by aggressively taking up farmers' issues and corner the state government on its failed promises. Given the inordinate delay in implementing the farm loan waiver scheme, the state BJP leaders have …

A.P. Chief Minister promises to address water woes of Rayalaseema farmers
5 months, 1 week ago

A.P. Chief Minister promises to address water woes of Rayalaseema farmers

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has promised to address the water-related issues of Rayalaseema as part of his efforts to transform the water-starved region into a fertile belt. Calling social justice as the cornerstone of the National Democratic Alliance government in the State, the Chief Minister spoke on making optimum use of available water to generate income for …

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana CM seeks ₹4,000 crore from centre for the Musi river water treatment

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has requested the Centre to extend cooperation for the effective implementation of the prestigious Musi Riverfront Development project launched by the Telangana government. The Union Minister was requested to sanction another ₹6,000 crore for diversion of Godavari water to the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayatsagar to overcome drinking water problems of the State capital. …

CM Revanth Reddy seeks Centre’s funds for Musi River Front project
5 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Revanth Reddy seeks Centre’s funds for Musi River Front project

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and requested assistance for the prestigious Musi River Front Development project being undertaken by the Telangana government. The Chief Minister informed the Union Minister that the State government has decided to clean up the Musi River, which is currently receiving all the sewage water from …

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: All major irrigation projects including Yellampalli, Kadam, Sathnala and Komaram Bheem received large inflows of water following heavy rains in upstream areas. Irrigation officials released excess water from Kadam project by lifting five gates following heavy inflows into the project. The Yellampalli project also received heavy inflows while water was discharged downstream into river Godavari from the SRSP. Pranahita …

Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Is the Biggest Welfare Programme in the Country, Claims IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Is the Biggest Welfare Programme in the Country, Claims IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The farm loan waiver of Rs 2 lakh by the Congress government in Telangana is the biggest welfare programme in the country. The farm loan waiver started two days ago with deposits of Rs 1 lakh into the bank accounts of farmers and another Rs1 lakh would be deposited within a month, said IT minister D. Sridhar Babu. Laying …

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Irrigation minister says only 65 tmfct water utilised from Kaleshwaram project in five years in Telangana

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Stating that water released into Godavari was more than what was pumped from the river, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said that only 65 tmcft of water from the Kaleshwaram project was utilised in the five years. The state government has sought an inquiry report on condition of pump houses of Kaleshwaram Lift …

Implementation of Loan Waiver Shocked Opposition Parties: Sridhar Babu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Implementation of Loan Waiver Shocked Opposition Parties: Sridhar Babu

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The opposition leaders were "shocked" over the Congress government’s bold implementation of the loan waiver in Telangana state, claimed IT Minister Duddila Sridhar Babu on Friday. The minister thanked the management of the Tirumala Oil cum India Pvt Ltd for its efforts to establish the palm oil factory at a cost of Rs 170 crore in Peddapalli district. These …

Telangana CM kicks off crop loan waiver scheme
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM kicks off crop loan waiver scheme

Hindustan Times  

Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday kicked off the first phase of crop loan waiver scheme, depositing ₹1 lakh into the loan accounts of 1.1 million-odd farmers across the state. Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy with senior leader K. Keshava Rao at the launch of farmers’ loan waiver scheme at the Secretariat, in Hyderabad on Thursday. …

Telangana government to implement crop loan waiver from July 18
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana government to implement crop loan waiver from July 18

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Taking yet another step towards fulfilling six guarantees promised by the Congress during Assembly elections, the state government is all set to implement the crop loan waiver scheme from Thursday. During the meeting, he announced that the government would waive loans below Rs 1 lakh at 4 pm on Thursday. He recalled that on May 6, 2022, Congress leader …

Telangana CM Revanth calls for national-level debate on crop loan waiver
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth calls for national-level debate on crop loan waiver

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged for a national-level discussion on loan waivers, noting that no other State in the country has waived loans amounting to ₹31,000 crore in a single installment, and urged MPs to highlight this welfare initiative in Parliament. Announcing that the waiver of crop loans up to ₹1 lakh will be completed by 4 p.m. tomorrow, …

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy announces farm loan waiver implementation from July 18
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy announces farm loan waiver implementation from July 18

India TV News  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that the farm loan waiver will be implemented from July 18. Congress promised loan waiver during assembly polls It is pertinent to note that farm loan waiver was one of the major promises made by the Congress party, apart from six guarantees, in the run-up to last year's assembly polls. BJP slams …

Will waive farm loans and complete pending projects soon: Uttam Kumar Reddy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Will waive farm loans and complete pending projects soon: Uttam Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated that the Congress government in Telangana would waive off the crop loans up to ₹2 lakh by August 15 at any cost while assuring that the government was committed to completing all pending irrigation projects with minimal investment to increase the ayacut. He criticised the previous BRS regime for wasting public money on …

Nimmala performs Jala Harathi to Godavari-Krishna Sangamam
6 months ago

Nimmala performs Jala Harathi to Godavari-Krishna Sangamam

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister for water resources Nimmala Ramanaidu on Monday hailed Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu by saying he realised the “words of our Telugu son K.L. Ramanaidu, along with Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, Gudivada MLA Venigandla Ramu and irrigation department officials offered ‘Jala Harathi’ and special prayers at the Ibrahimpatnam Ferry ghat, where Godavari river water, lifted through the Pattiseema …

Inflows into River Godavari begin in Nizamabad district
6 months ago

Inflows into River Godavari begin in Nizamabad district

Deccan Chronicle  

Water flow to River Godavari has started in Nizamabad district, following the rains in the river’s catchment areas. Water from Nizamabad, Nirmal and Nanded district coursed through the river.Kandakurthi, confluence of River Godavari and its tributaries Manjeera and Haridra witnessed substantial water flow. The evaporation loss was 238 cusecs, while the drinking water needs of Korutla, Jagtial, Adilabad, Nirmal, Armoor, …

Telangana finalising guidelines for crop loan waiver scheme
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana finalising guidelines for crop loan waiver scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Telangana is finalising guidelines for the implementation of crop loan waiver scheme, aimed at waiving all kinds of crop loan arrears of farmers up to ₹2 lakh at one go, people familiar with the matter said. The chief minister announced that the state government was working out the plan of action for mobilisation of finances for …

Congress govt. will waive off farmers loans before August: Bhatti
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress govt. will waive off farmers loans before August: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Kothagudem: Dismissing the negative propaganda of opposition on farmers’ loan waiver, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu said the Congress government would prove them wrong by implementing Rs 2 lakh loan waiver. The State government deposited Rs 7,500 crore at one go in farmers’ bank accounts, he recalled while participating in several development works related to drinking water and roads …

Andhra Water Resources Minister urges swift action for irrigation readiness
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Water Resources Minister urges swift action for irrigation readiness

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu directed officials to ensure that farmers are not subjected to any inconvenience for want of irrigation water. “It was former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, and later Chandrababu Naidu who gave top priority to the irrigation sector keeping in mind the welfare of farmers,” he said. Rama Naidu said despite budget …

Congress celebrates as Rs 2 lakh loan waiver begins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress celebrates as Rs 2 lakh loan waiver begins

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress launched celebrations across the state on Sunday after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's announced the farm loan waiver scheme. The Chief Minister declared that the Congress government would waive Rs 2 lakh for all eligible farmers, with the implementation process already underway. Members of the Telangana Government Teachers Association convened on Sunday to meet with Chief Minister …

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Provide drinking water to every household, says Kollu Ravindra

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Minister for Mining and Excise Kollu Ravindra instructed the officials to fulfil the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu by providing fresh drinking water through taps to every household. During the meeting, irrigation officials informed the minister that proposals amounting to Rs 55 crore had been sent to higher officials for 245 works, including desilting canals, in …

Telangana Govt faced with twin challenges of implementing crop loan waiver and crediting Rythu Bharosa kharif instalment
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Govt faced with twin challenges of implementing crop loan waiver and crediting Rythu Bharosa kharif instalment

The Hindu  

Telangana government is faced with the twin challenges of fulfilling the promise of crop loan waiver upto ₹2 lakh to farmers and crediting the amounts under Rythu Bharosa, the Farmers’ Investment Support Scheme, in the next couple of months. While the government is mulling various options for raising resources to ensure crop loan waiver, implementation of the Rythu Bharosa will …

Dharmana reaffirms YSRC government’s support to farmers
8 months ago

Dharmana reaffirms YSRC government’s support to farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Revenue minister Dharmana Prasada Rao on Wednesday reiterated YSRC government's commitment towards fulfilling its promises made to farmers and rural population. The minister drew attention of the people to the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state, where Modi clarified that the Land Titling Act had been initiated not by the state government but by the …

Ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district: Edappadi Palaniswami to T.N. government
8 months, 1 week ago

Ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district: Edappadi Palaniswami to T.N. government

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, urged the DMK government to take steps to ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district and facilitate a minimum support price for mango farmers. In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami said 90% of the water bodies in Krishnagiri district have been affected due to the deficit in rainfall, …

Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan attacks state govt on development in Jharsuguda
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan attacks state govt on development in Jharsuguda

New Indian Express  

JHARSUGUDA: Union Minister and BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday hit out at the Odisha government over “lack of basic development” in Jharsuguda. Addressing a public gathering during ‘Mishrana Parba’ at Laikera, Pradhan said the state government is responsible for the plight of people in Jharsuguda. But even after staying in power for 24 years, the …

Revanth: Ensure Hyderabad Gets Drinking Water
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Revanth: Ensure Hyderabad Gets Drinking Water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday directed officials to take precautionary measures to prevent drinking water problems. He was speaking at a review meeting with ministers and senior officials on the drinking water situation and the ongoing paddy procurement from farmers. On being told of interruption to drinking water supply in a place in Hyderabad due to officials’ …

Telangana Govt appoints 10 IAS officers to monitor drinking water situation in urban and rural areas
9 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt appoints 10 IAS officers to monitor drinking water situation in urban and rural areas

The Hindu  

Telangana Government has appointed 10 IAS officers as special officers to monitor the drinking water situation in urban and rural areas of districts. As per a Government Order issued on Wednesday, the officers were directed to visit the districts immediately to coordinate with the district collectors, State level departments and monitor the drinking water situation till the end of July, …

Officials Stop SRSP Water for Agriculture, To Focus on Drinking Needs
9 months, 1 week ago

Officials Stop SRSP Water for Agriculture, To Focus on Drinking Needs

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: To cater to the drinking water needs of north Telangana districts, Sriramsagar project officials decided to halt the release of water for agriculture given the low storage level. Water stands at 1059.30 feet in the SRSP against its full level of 1091 ft. Last year same day the project had water at 1068.80 ft. Against last year’s storage of …

Telangana CM asks officials to ensure proper power, drinking water supply in summer
9 months, 1 week ago

Telangana CM asks officials to ensure proper power, drinking water supply in summer

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday ordered officials to ensue proper water and power supply during the ongoing summer, keeping in mind the rising demand for energy and depleting water levels in reservoirs. He complimented the power utilities and Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka, who holds the energy portfolio, for ensuring power supply in tune with the demand. …

Water woes in Kerala’s wetland
9 months, 1 week ago

Water woes in Kerala’s wetland

The Hindu  

A narrow, broken road runs alongside Nattuthodu, a canal clogged with water hyacinth and mucky water. In a hushed tone, she says, “If the supply does not arrive, we will run out of drinking water by the evening.” Shantha’s four-member family has been relying on private water supply for several years for drinking and cooking, whether in the rainy season …

Drought Because of Congress’ Policies: KTR
9 months, 1 week ago

Drought Because of Congress’ Policies: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Former minister and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the farmers in the state were facing a lot of hardships because of the policies adopted by the Congress government. Noting that the BRS government had successfully provided irrigation water same time last year, he questioned, why Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was not able to do the …

Jupally Krishna Rao inspects farms hit by rains, hailstorm in Telangana
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jupally Krishna Rao inspects farms hit by rains, hailstorm in Telangana

New Indian Express  

NIZAMABAD/KAMAREDDY: Excise, Culture and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao along with government advisor Md Shabbir Ali and Nizamabad Rural Assembly constituency representative R Bhupathi Reddy and other leaders visited several hailstorm-affected areas in Kamareddy and Nizamabad Rural Assembly constituencies. Speaking to reporters in Congress Bhavan in Nizamabad, Krishna Rao said that the government will provide Rs 10,000 per acre to …

Drinking Water Scarcity Across North Telangana Districts, Contaminated Water in Taps
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Drinking Water Scarcity Across North Telangana Districts, Contaminated Water in Taps

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Drinking water problems arose in many areas of north Telangana districts ahead of the summer season. Tribal areas in Utnoor agency area in undivided Adilabad district witnessed a shortage in drinking water supply. Under the Karimnagar municipal corporation limits, people said irregular timings for drinking water supply was affecting their schedules. “There is no need to worry about drinking …

Restrain Andhra Pradesh from drawing more Srisailam water: Telangana to KRMB
10 months ago

Restrain Andhra Pradesh from drawing more Srisailam water: Telangana to KRMB

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Telangana officials have requested that the Krishna River Management Board restrain Andhra Pradesh from drawing any water from the Srisailam reservoir for this water year. In a letter to the KRMB, Irrigation Secretary Rahul Bojja said that AP is entitled to draw only 15 tmcft from Srisailam for drinking water supply to Chennai. “As such it is to be …

KTR terms Telangana CM Revanth inefficient in handling water crisis
10 months ago

KTR terms Telangana CM Revanth inefficient in handling water crisis

The Hindu  

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and Sircilla MLA K.T. Rama Rao termed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as inefficient in addressing the water problems in Telangana when the State received 14% excess rainfall in 2023-24. Taking to ‘X’, Mr. Rama Rao cited the India Meteorological Department figures and said that the State received 14% excess rainfall for the year 2023-24 …

Telangana, AP Ask Godavari River Board To Trim Its Expenditure Proposals
10 months, 1 week ago

Telangana, AP Ask Godavari River Board To Trim Its Expenditure Proposals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Friday asked the Godavari River Management Board to revise its budget requirements for the coming financial year saying that the Rs 6 crore sought for operation costs was more than what it would require. The board, at its 15th meeting on Friday, asked the two states to provide Rs 8 crore each but both …

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