Andhra Pradesh rejected Telangana’s move to make Inchampalli the source point for the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, insisting on Polavaram instead. The objection, raised at an NWDA meeting, highlighted growing conflicts among partner states over water allocations and project boundaries
Telangana faces renewed concerns over water sovereignty following the NWDA’s 6th consultation on interlinking rivers. Activists and experts warn this undermines Telangana’s rights under APRA 2014, risking its agrarian future and control over seasonal flows.
The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) will meet on August 22 to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, which includes the controversial diversion of Godavari waters. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for Telangana's water rights and its relations with neighboring states.
The National Water Development Agency has ruled out the possibility of enhancing the water shares of States from the 148 TMC sought to be diverted by linking the Godavari and Pennar rivers and emphasised consensus approach to serve national interests.
