Tummidihatti Barrage: Key Telangana-Maharashtra Talks Set for September 1 in Delhi
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Hyderabad, August 27, 2026: Telangana’s efforts to revive the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage have reached a crucial stage.
A key meeting on the project will be held in New Delhi on September 1. The meeting will focus on technical and inter-state issues linked to the proposed barrage on the Pranahita River.
The meeting will be chaired by the Central Water Commission (CWC) Chairman at Seva Bhavan. Senior officials from the Telangana and Maharashtra irrigation departments are expected to attend.
The discussions could help determine the next steps for the long-pending project. The Telangana government has been seeking Maharashtra’s cooperation over the proposed barrage height.
Telangana seeks higher barrage height
Telangana is seeking an agreement to raise the proposed barrage level to 152 metres. Maharashtra had earlier agreed to a level of 148 metres.
The state government argues that a higher level would make gravity-based water diversion more practical. It would also reduce the need for energy-intensive pumping.
Officials have highlighted the long-term power savings that could result from gravity-based water transfer. Telangana says this would make the project more economical to operate.
The project has a long history of inter-state discussions. Maharashtra had earlier raised concerns over submergence from the proposed barrage.
An earlier interstate agreement settled on a full reservoir level of 148 metres. The decision followed discussions between the two states over the project’s impact in Maharashtra.
Revanth Reddy pushes for consensus
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has personally taken up the issue with both Maharashtra and the Centre.
On May 26, he wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Revanth Reddy sought talks between the two states to find a mutually acceptable solution.
The Telangana government later approached the Centre for intervention. The matter was also brought to the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister’s Office subsequently forwarded the issue to the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
On August 5, Revanth Reddy wrote separately to Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. He sought the Centre’s intervention to help secure Maharashtra’s approval for the project.
CWPRS study cited by Telangana
Telangana is also relying on technical findings from the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune.
According to the state government, the study examined barrage levels between 148 metres and 152 metres. It reportedly found no significant difference in the overall submergence impact between the two levels.
The government has argued that the additional water level would therefore offer operational benefits without causing a major increase in submergence.
Telangana has also maintained that a higher barrage level would help provide water through gravity. This could substantially reduce electricity costs compared with extensive pumping.
Project aimed at irrigation in northern Telangana
The Tummidihatti Barrage is linked to the revival of the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project.
The project is intended to support irrigation in drought-prone areas of northern Telangana. The proposed barrage would help divert Pranahita River water for irrigation purposes.
Earlier plans envisaged a 152-metre barrage. However, Maharashtra’s concerns led to the level being reduced to 148 metres during inter-state negotiations.
The Telangana government has now renewed efforts to revisit that decision. It says the project could provide substantial benefits to farmers in the region.
Why the September 1 meeting matters
The September 1 CWC meeting could be an important step toward resolving the dispute.
For Telangana, the key issue is securing a barrage height that allows efficient water utilisation. For Maharashtra, minimising the impact on land and surrounding areas remains an important consideration.
The Centre’s involvement is expected to provide a platform for both states to examine the technical evidence.
The Telangana government is hopeful that sustained negotiations can lead to an agreement. It wants the project to move forward without further delays.
The state has said its priority is to develop the project in a manner that keeps power costs low. It also wants to ensure long-term irrigation benefits for drought-affected regions.
The upcoming discussions will therefore be closely watched. A consensus between Telangana and Maharashtra could determine the future course of the Tummidihatti Barrage project.
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