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Telangana will not oppose Maharashtra survey on Tummidihatti barrage, says Reddy

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed irrigation officials to maintain cordial relations and share all necessary documents with the Maharashtra government.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stated that his state will not object to Maharashtra conducting an independent survey to assess potential land submergence for the proposed Tummidihatti barrage. According to reports by Telangana Today and ANI, the Chief Minister issued these instructions during a review meeting held in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Reddy, who attended the meeting alongside Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, directed irrigation officials to maintain a good rapport with the Maharashtra government. He ordered authorities to provide any information requested by Maharashtra without delay and to keep comprehensive details regarding areas likely to be submerged prepared.

The Chief Minister emphasised that all relevant documents, including existing agreements and other important matters, should be exchanged with the Maharashtra government. Irrigation Advisor Adityanath Das, Secretary to the Irrigation Department Sridhar, and Engineer-in-Chief Ramesh were among the senior officials present at the meeting.

Regarding financial matters, Revanth Reddy said the government is prepared to offer sufficient compensation for any land in Maharashtra affected by submergence. He added that the state is willing to place necessary funds into a joint account held by both state governments.

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