– Illegal diversion of Krishna River water by Andhra Pradesh, particularly during the years 2014-2023.
– shifting of Krishna barrage site from Tummidihatti to Medigadda allegedly by the previous BRS government.
– Minister for Irrigation N. uttam Kumar Reddy (presenter).
– Chief Minister A.revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and State Cabinet members.- Congress leaders including PCC president B. Mahesh kumar Goud and irrigation experts attending.
This presentation underscores a critical issue in inter-state water management in India-sharing river resources fairly while addressing allegations of mismanagement or political decisions affecting resource allocation over time.Telangana’s move aims at equipping its legislators with factual insights into alleged irregularities concerning Krishna River’s usage by Andhra Pradesh and prior governmental policy decisions impacting strategic hydro-infrastructure placement.
The emphasis on sharing reports like that from the National Dam Safety Authority signals transparency while fostering informed policymaking among state representatives amid ongoing debates over federal management of shared river systems involving both states-a subject oft-prone to political tensions. Though neutral in intent within its stated goals, such initiatives could hold broader implications for interstate relations and highlight accountability challenges within India’s governance frameworks for natural resources.
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