AP’s Water Resources Department wrote that projects need approval from the CWC, Apex Council and KRMB. The department asked the Centre to stop any new construction until all permissions are completed. Officials claim that these new works may affect AP’s share of Krishna water. They therefore requested the Centre not to grant any approvals for now.

Sources say AP informed the Centre that its interests may face harm if Telangana moves ahead. They also stated that AP expects the Centre to issue clear instructions soon. An official statement from AP is yet to be released.

If the letter is officially confirmed, political circles are keen to see how Telangana will respond. Observers expect the issue to become a major inter-state matter.

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Earlier, Andhra Pradesh had planned the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project with an estimated cost of Rs 80,000 crore. Telangana strongly opposed this plan, stating it would harm state interests. The government resolved not to release any portion of its Godavari share. Legal and administrative measures were initiated to block the project. Meetings with central ministers and MPs were conducted to convey objections.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar personally met Union Minister CR Patil in Delhi. They also briefed party MLAs with a detailed presentation, highlighting the project’s potential violations. The Centre subsequently rejected Andhra Pradesh’s environmental clearance applications for the original project.

Despite previous cancellations, Andhra Pradesh renamed the project and revived it as Polavaram-Nallamala Link Project. Tenders have been invited for DPR preparation, prompting Telangana to prepare countermeasures. The state has affirmed it will prevent the project from proceeding under any circumstances.

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In response, the irrigation department listed all dams notified under the Dam Safety Act 2021. The Centre reminded the state that the first CDSE for each dam must be finished within five years of the Act’s implementation. Telangana’s deadline is December 2026. Taking the matter seriously, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with top irrigation officials.

He directed officials to prepare detailed status reports for all major and minor dams. Based on these reports, the government will hold another review meeting in the second week of November to finalize further action plans.

Union Minister Patil also named key projects under the Act, including Medigadda, Mid Manair, Lakshmi Sagar, Ramappa Lake, Dindi, and Gandipalem. The government will give special attention to dams such as Himayatsagar, Usmansagar, and Manjeera for close monitoring.

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Andhra Pradesh’s Water Resources Department will present the 2025–26 working season action plan, which includes timelines for ongoing construction. Officials will review the progress of the Left Main Canal and related packages. They also expect approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) created by the three-member committee for the construction stage.

The authority will discuss modifications related to the 41.15-meter water storage level following CAG audit observations and will send them for central approval. They will also consider a proposal to move the PPA headquarters from Hyderabad to Rajamahendravaram (Bommuru), with a future shift to Amaravati under review.

The meeting will address interstate issues with Telangana, submergence concerns, drainage congestion, and protection works between Bhadrachalam and Manuguru. They will also review expenditures for 2023–24 and 2024–25 and seek approval for 27 new posts (18 regular, 9 outsourced).

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During a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday, the Minister said the new plan would reduce land acquisition and avoid coal-bearing zones that previously delayed the project. He emphasized that the government seeks to make the project technically strong, financially viable, and environmentally responsible.

Uttam Kumar Reddy explained that the Sundilla Link is a practical and eco-friendly solution. It bypasses risky coal seams and uses existing infrastructure effectively to supply water to drought-hit regions of Telangana.

Earlier, water was drawn from the Pranahita River to the Yellampalli Barrage through a 71-kilometer canal. The revised route proposes a direct connection between Tummidihatti and Sundilla Barrages, shortening canals and tunnels while reducing costs and easing environmental approvals.

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Eight critical infrastructure projects were reviewed during the meeting. These projects include sectors such as Mines, Railways, Water Resources, Industrial Corridors, and Power. They span 15 States and Union Territories with a total investment of over Rs 65,000 crore.

The Prime Minister stressed that project delays increase costs and deny citizens timely access to essential services. Officials were urged to adopt a result-oriented approach to ensure timely delivery and better living standards.

States and UTs were advised to strengthen review mechanisms and implement reforms to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation. Better preparedness will allow quick seizing of emerging opportunities and promote ease of doing business.

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