Minister Uttam urges Centre’s intervention in Krishna water dispute, seeks Central funding for Musi River, irrigation projects 

Udaipur: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy has demanded immediate intervention of the central government in the Krishna water dispute to prevent any injustice to Telangana.

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Speaking at the 2nd All India State Water Ministers’ Conference, 2025, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Udaipur on Tuesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy urged the Centre to take steps to stop Andhra Pradesh from illegally diverting Krishna River water from the foreshore of Srisailam Dam and Nagarjuna Sagar Right Bank. He also insisted on the installation of telemetry instruments to monitor Krishna River water usage and called for an early resolution of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT-II) case to safeguard Telangana’s rightful share. 

The Telangana minister urged the Centre to fully bear the cost of desilting and desedimentation of all major and minor irrigation projects in the state, in line with support provided to similar projects in other states. He also pressed for the early completion of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) inquiry into the Medigadda project, requesting a clear written recommendation from the Centre on the way forward. 

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He also pointed out that the Telangana government had initiated desiltation and desedimentation efforts across major and medium irrigation projects as per the central framework and sought financial assistance from the Centre for these initiatives. Regarding the NDSA investigation into the Medigadda project, he noted that the inquiry had been pending for several months and requested the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s intervention to ensure swift completion and a clear course of action for the Telangana government. 

Highlighting Telangana’s ambitious Musi Riverfront Development Project, which covers 55 km of the river through Hyderabad, Uttam Kumar Reddy urged the Centre to provide full financial support, similar to the assistance extended to the Ganga and Yamuna rejuvenation projects. He stressed that the initiative aims to restore river ecology, improve sewage management, and enhance urban infrastructure while ensuring sustainable water management for Hyderabad. 

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Uttam Kumar Reddy sought Rs 4,000 crore to establish trunk and interceptor sewer networks along the Musi River and an additional Rs 6,000 crore to link the Godavari River with Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs. He emphasized that this linkage would secure Hyderabad’s drinking water supply while also ensuring the rejuvenation of the Musi River. He further demanded expedited water allocation for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Sammakka-Sarakka Project, and Sitaram Sagar Project, along with low-cost, long-term funding for ongoing irrigation projects in Telangana. 

The All India Water Ministers’ Conference, themed “India @ 2047 – A Water Secure Nation,” focused on long-term water security strategies. Telangana’s demands underscored urgent concerns related to Krishna River water allocation, funding for key irrigation projects, and the restoration of the Musi River, all of which are critical for the state’s water security and development. (Maxim News)

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