KCR to hold talks with AP Govt over Godavari water
Hyderabad, April 15 (INN): Chief Minster K. Chandrashekar Rao said that the Telangana Government was ready to hold talks with Andhra Pradesh over sharing of Godavari River waters.
Speaking to media persons after participating in Sri Rama Navmi celebrations in Bhadrachalam on Thursday, KCR said that neither Telangana nor AP would gain anything with fighting. Therefore, he said deliberations should be held with neighbouring State on all contentious issues. He said that his government would extend total cooperation to AP to resolve all pending issues.
The Chief Minister said that the Telangana Government would maintain friendly relationship with all neighbouring States. He said Andhra Pradesh could utilise Godavari River water at Damogudem of Khammam district. He said even if AP utilises 1,000 TMC of water, an additional 1500 TMC water would remain available.
KCR informed that he had already enlightened his AP counterpart N. Chandrababu Naidu over possible submergence of mandals in Khammam district. He said Naidu has given an assurance to resolve the issue.
The Chief Minister promised overall development of Khammam in the next three years. He said two irrigation projects, including Seetharama Project, have been sanctioned in Khammam district.
KCR alleged that the leaders of opposition parties have no knowledge about the irrigation sector. He said they have confined themselves to baseless criticism and creating obstacles in State's development.
News Posted: 15 April, 2016
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