Telangana Chief Minister Directs Officials to Prepare Strong Arguments for Supreme Court on Krishna Water Dispute

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials of the irrigation department to ensure strong arguments are presented in the Supreme Court to secure the state's share of river Krishna waters.

The directives were issued during a meeting with legal experts and officials, held in view of the upcoming hearing of the water dispute case in the Apex Court after November 18. Officials have been instructed to compile all relevant data and submit necessary evidence regarding the ongoing dispute over Krishna water sharing with Andhra Pradesh.

Alongside the legal preparations, the Chief Minister reviewed regional irrigation infrastructure. Reddy directed officials to expedite work on the Dindi and Achampet Lift Irrigation projects. Instructions were given to ensure water supply to these projects from the Yedula reservoir, noting that about 0.6 TMC of water required for the two schemes would be lifted from Narlapur to Yedula without obstacles.

Furthermore, officials were instructed to identify locations for constructing tunnels and canals and to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to commence work accordingly.

Addressing other state infrastructure works, the Chief Minister cautioned officials against making hasty decisions regarding the creation of additional TMC capacity for the Kaleshwaram project.

According to an official release, Reddy further directed that the status of cases pending in the Supreme Court be reviewed before proceeding with any land acquisition. He emphasized the necessity of securing all required clearances from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and preparing a comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) prior to moving forward with related works.

"Large-scale infrastructure and irrigation projects require careful alignment with legal compliance, regulatory clearances, and meticulous planning. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's directive to prioritize comprehensive Detailed Project Reports, Central Water Commission clearances, and thorough legal reviews before land acquisition demonstrates a structured approach to resource management. For businesses, investors, and policymakers, regulatory certainty and proactive legal strategy remain critical foundations for executing long-term capital projects without operational delays or disputes." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes