Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made it clear that Telangana will not give up a single drop of its share of Krishna River water, whether it is allocated water, surplus water, or floodwater from the river. He alerted legal experts and irrigation officials to ensure that Telangana receives its fair share of Krishna River water. He directed officials to immediately prepare all necessary evidence to secure our share of Krishna River water and provide it to legal experts.

The state government is set to present its final arguments at the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal hearing in Delhi on the upcoming 23rd, 24th, and 25th of September. In this context, Revanth Reddy today held a review meeting at the Integrated Command Krishna River Control Center on the stance the state government will present before the Krishna Tribunal. The meeting was attended by the Irrigation Minister, senior advocates from the Supreme Court, former chairman of the Central Water Commission, irrigation advisors, principal secretary of irrigation, special secretary, and irrigation officials.

Revanth Assures Protection of Farmers and State Interests

During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to present strong arguments on behalf of the government before the Tribunal to protect the state’s interests. The Chief Minister said that Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy himself will go to Delhi to participate in this hearing. On this occasion, the Chief Minister gave several suggestions to legal experts to present effective arguments to end the injustice being done with Krishna River water and to secure every drop of water due to the state. He asked them to present all necessary evidence before the Tribunal. He said that details of projects built on the Krishna River from the united state to after becoming a separate state, proposed projects, incomplete projects, and neglected projects should be presented before the Tribunal.

Similarly, all government orders issued during the united state should be kept ready, and details of all projects from then until now should be provided to the Tribunal. On this occasion, there was a discussion on the issue of the previous government not receiving the allocated share of Krishna water, but instead giving 512 TMC to Andhra Pradesh and agreeing to a share of 299 TMC.

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Krishna River

The Krishna River is one of India’s longest and most sacred rivers, originating in the Western Ghats at Mahabaleshwar and flowing east across the Deccan Plateau. It has been a cradle of civilization for millennia, supporting ancient kingdoms and major pilgrimage sites, and is central to Hindu mythology as the site of many of Lord Krishna’s divine pastimes.

Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal

The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal is a legal body established by the Government of India in 1969 to resolve interstate disputes over the sharing of the Krishna River’s waters. It has issued several awards, most notably in 1973 and 2010, to allocate water among the riparian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The tribunal’s decisions are a critical part of managing water resources and addressing conflicts in the region.

Integrated Command Krishna River Control Center

The Integrated Command Krishna River Control Center is a modern water management facility established to monitor and regulate the Krishna River basin in India. It was created to address challenges like floods, droughts, and water distribution disputes through real-time data and coordinated decision-making. This center represents a technological advancement in the region’s efforts to manage its critical water resources sustainably.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the United States, established in 1789 by Article III of the U.S. Constitution. It plays a critical role in interpreting the Constitution and has the power of judicial review, allowing it to invalidate laws that conflict with constitutional principles. Its landmark decisions have shaped American law and society on issues ranging from civil rights to the balance of governmental powers.

Central Water Commission

The Central Water Commission is India’s premier technical organization for water resources, established in 1945. It is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and promoting the development and control of water resources throughout the country. Its history is tied to major national projects for irrigation, drinking water supply, and flood management.

Delhi

Delhi is India’s historic capital city, serving as the seat of power for numerous empires, including the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, visible through iconic monuments like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb. Today, it stands as a bustling modern metropolis that seamlessly blends its ancient past with contemporary urban life.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a historic Indian city founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, later becoming the capital of the powerful Nizams of Hyderabad. It is renowned for its rich heritage, including the iconic Charminar monument and Golconda Fort. Today, it is a major hub for technology and pharmaceuticals, famously known as « Cyberabad. »

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state in southeastern India, historically known as a prominent center of power for ancient dynasties like the Satavahanas and the Vijayanagara Empire. It is renowned for its rich Dravidian cultural heritage, classical Kuchipudi dance, and magnificent temple architecture, including the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.