Telangana CM directs officials to coordinate with Maharashtra on Tummidihatti barrage
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has offered compensation for land in Maharashtra that may be submerged by the proposed project.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed irrigation officials to maintain continuous discussions with the Maharashtra government regarding the proposed Tummidihatti barrage on the Pranahita river, according to reports by Urban Acres, Deccan Chronicle and The Pioneer.
During a review meeting at his Jubilee Hills residence on Tuesday, the Chief Minister directed officials to exchange project records, existing agreements, and details concerning potential submergence areas.
Reddy stated that Telangana is prepared to provide adequate compensation for land in Maharashtra affected by the project and is willing to deposit these funds into a joint account operated by both state governments.
The Chief Minister also noted that Telangana would not object to Maharashtra conducting an independent survey to assess the extent of land that could be submerged.
The discussions follow an October 26 meeting in Mumbai between Revanth Reddy and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Telangana has sought to construct the barrage at a height of 152 metres, rather than the 148 metres agreed upon in 2016, to better meet irrigation needs.
Officials have indicated that a 152-metre structure could submerge approximately 2,300 acres in Maharashtra, whereas a 150-metre structure would impact fewer than 1,000 acres and submerge no villages.