Telangana CM seeks central support for irrigation and drought relief
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss pending water projects and financial aid.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday to request central assistance for irrigation projects and drought relief. According to BusinessLine and Deccan Chronicle, the Chief Minister also sought help in resolving inter-state water disputes.
Reddy asked the Prime Minister to help secure clearances for several projects, including the Dr S Jaipal Reddy Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS), Sitamma Sagar Multipurpose Project (SSMP), and Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme (DLIS). He noted that despite significant state spending, environmental and statutory approvals are delaying drinking water supplies.
The Chief Minister requested the Prime Minister to intervene regarding the Tummidihetti Barrage on the Pranhita River. He proposed a construction height of 152 metres and stated that Telangana is prepared to pay compensation for land submerged in Maharashtra.
Reddy also sought financial aid for drought relief, as reported by Siasat. He informed the Prime Minister about rainfall deficits caused by El Niño, noting that the state received 615.5 mm of rain against the normal 740.6 mm between June 1 and September 30.
The meeting included Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, State Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, and State Minister Vakiti Srihari. Reddy also invited the Prime Minister to the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, scheduled for December 11 to 22 in Telangana.