Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 15 (Maxim News): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday. They reportedly discussed drought conditions, irrigation projects and other key state issues.
Ministers N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Vakiti Srihari accompanied the Chief Minister during the meeting.
The Telangana delegation invited Modi to the Global Summit scheduled from December 7 to 9. They also invited him to the inauguration of the Khelo India Games in December.
Telangana Seeks Financial Assistance for Drought Conditions
Revanth Reddy reportedly explained the impact of deficient rainfall and El Niño on Telangana. He also briefed the Prime Minister about the drought situation across the state.
The state government has reportedly declared 365 mandals as drought-affected. The Chief Minister sought financial assistance of Rs 30,000 crore from the Centre to address the situation.
The delegation also discussed pending approvals for major irrigation projects. Revanth Reddy reportedly sought Maharashtra’s permission to construct the proposed 152-metre-high Tummidihetti barrage.
He also raised issues concerning the Sammakka Sagar project with Chhattisgarh.
Godavari-Kaveri Link Project and Irrigation Clearances
The Chief Minister reportedly urged the Centre to consider the Godavari-Kaveri river-linking project through Sammakka Sagar or Ichchampally.
He sought a 50 per cent share of the water transferred through the proposed project for Telangana.
Revanth Reddy also requested the Centre to take the initiative in securing environmental clearances for the Sitamma Sagar barrage.
The Chief Minister is scheduled to attend several programmes in Delhi on Monday as well.
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