Hyderabad/Amaravati | September14, 2025:
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed legal experts and irrigation officials to prepare strong arguments before the *Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT). He made it clear that Telangana will not compromise on its rightful share of *904 TMC of Krishna river water, whether it comes from surplus flows, floodwaters, or net allocations.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) to finalize the state’s legal strategy. He instructed officials to compile comprehensive documentary evidence—including past government orders, memos, and project details—so that Telangana can effectively present its case.
Tribunal Hearing in Delhi
The tribunal will hear Telangana’s final arguments on *September 23, 24, and 25 in New Delhi. Irrigation Minister *Uttam Kumar Reddy will personally attend the proceedings, along with senior advocates like C.S. Vaidyanathan and experts from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
Revanth Reddy stressed that Telangana must highlight decades of injustice in water allocation since the formation of the united Andhra Pradesh. He said that past governments weakened Telangana’s case by agreeing to only *299 TMC, while Andhra Pradesh diverted *512 TMC of Krishna waters.
Allegations Against Andhra Pradesh
The Chief Minister alleged that Andhra Pradesh has been illegally diverting Krishna waters through projects such as *Pothireddypadu, Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme, Pattiseema, and Pulichintala. He pointed out that water is being pumped to other basins even before *Srisailam reservoir reaches full capacity. This, he said, threatens hydropower generation at Srisailam, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Pulichintala, which are vital for Telangana’s power supply.
Telangana’s Argument
According to Revanth Reddy, Telangana has every right to claim *904 TMC of water, based on irrigation needs, drought-prone areas, and drinking water requirements of districts like **Mahbubnagar, Ranga Reddy, and Nalgonda. He directed officials to prepare solid evidence showing how pending projects such as *Palamuru-Rangareddy and Dindi were neglected in the past, leaving Telangana unable to utilize its rightful share.
“This is a historic opportunity,” the Chief Minister said, urging legal experts to argue firmly. “The tribunal’s decision will shape the future of Telangana’s water rights. We must not lose even a single drop that belongs to our people.”
Key Officials Present
The review meeting was attended by Irrigation Minister *Uttam Kumar Reddy, Supreme Court senior advocate **C.S. Vaidyanathan, former CWC chairman **Kushvinder Vohra, irrigation advisor *Aditya Nath Das, and senior irrigation officials.
Key Highlights
- CM Revanth Reddy insists Telangana must secure 904 TMC share of Krishna river water.
- Telangana to present final arguments before Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal on Sept 23–25.
- Allegations against Andhra Pradesh for illegally diverting water through multiple projects.
- Concern raised over reduced hydropower generation due to diversion of Krishna waters.
- Telangana to present past project details, government orders, and documentary proof.