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The Central Water Commission has asked Andhra Pradesh for extensive flood data on the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project after the Environment Ministry rejected its clearance. Telangana opposes the project, citing legal violations and lack of surplus water, while AP insists it will only use floodwaters.

The river, with a vast catchment and steady flow, remains central to Telangana’s irrigation strategy via the Kaleshwaram project. Despite structural setbacks at Medigadda, the river’s promise to transform parched lands into thriving farmland keeps rural hopes alive

Officials from these states argue that the project- designed to harness the Godavari water- would be causing severe submergence issues, affecting villages and farmlands in bordering areas.

The BRS leader said it would be possible to store water in the dam and supply it to agricultural fields in the next season if the works were completed by June or July

Former Minister raises alarm over Telangana government's negligence in addressing critical river water-related challenges facing State

In a letter to the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, the State government argued that this project was highly detrimental to its interests

The Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme aims to enhance irrigation facilities in the districts of Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad

The project is estimated to cost over Rs 80,000 crore; aims to divert water from Godavari to Rayalaseema region in Krishna basin

CWC senior engineers highlight several dam surveillance issues at NSP, including demolition of security posts during a face-off between security forces from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2023

Besides Telangana, two other riparian States – Odisha and Chhattisgarh - have also voiced their concerns over the risk of submergence caused by the project at its Full Reservoir Level (FRL).

The time it is likely to take for DPR approval may range up to one year. It depends on the completeness of the DPR and other technical aspects to be complied for its consideration. Otherwise, the process may take several years.

The modernisation component of the project, proposed almost seven years ago, but could not find its way forward would be posed for the assistance under the Command Area Development and Water management programme.

Legislation provides guidelines for flood zoning authorities, surveys, delineation of floodplain areas, restrictions on floodplain use, provisions for compensation and removal of obstructions

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy could not dig a tray of soil even if he was in power for the next 10 years since the Maharashtra government was strongly opposing it.

The State government has for quite some time been pursuing the project clearances vigorously with the Ministry of Jal Shakti

It is 77 per cent less than last year's levels at this time, according to Central Water Commission data

A Sathish Kumar of the CWC and D Mohanta of the CGWD inspected rain water recharge pits, fish ponds and other works built in Koutala gram panchayat.

The NDSA team visited both Naragurjuna Sagar and the Srisailam projects in February this year to conduct safety inspection of the project structures.

The CWC’s analysis also indicated a week-on-week decrease in storage levels, affecting not only the southern region but also the nation as a whole.

The State government has written to the CWC to initiate immediate steps to address the concerns raised by it over the impact of the Polavaram Project backwaters.