<p>Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has objected Karnataka’s move to increase the height of the Almatti Dam on the Upper Krishna. During a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti minister, CR Patil in New Delhi on Tuesday, Naidu cautioned that any such increase by Karnataka would have a serious adverse impact on downstream water availability for Andhra Pradesh.</p><p>Raising inter state concerns, the Chief Minister urged early resolution of the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha Vamsadhara river water dispute. He pressed for the final report of the Vamsadhara Water Disputes Tribunal to be notified in the Gazette without delay, stating that this would clear the way for the construction of the Neradi Barrage on the Vamsadhara river.</p><p>He highlighted the continuing dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of Godavari waters and called for the immediate constitution of the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal to ensure equitable river water allocation.</p>.Andhra CM Naidu lays foundation for AQV, India’s largest planned quantum ecosystem.<p>During the meeting he also urged the Centre to extend approvals and financial assistance for several critical irrigation and water security projects in the state.</p><p>Naidu underlined that these projects are vital for safeguarding state interests, securing the future of farmers, and ensuring drinking water security for Andhra Pradesh. He also held detailed discussions on pending issues related to Central assistance for various projects and the resolution of long standing inter state river water disputes.</p><p>During the meeting, the Chief Minister also requested the Union Government to permanently revoke the stop work order imposed on the Polavaram Project, stating that the order continues to obstruct the smooth execution of the project.</p><p>He sought reimbursement of the increased costs incurred due to capacity enhancement of the Polavaram right and left main canals and appealed for full financial assistance for Polavaram Phase II, which includes land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement, and construction of protective embankments. He informed the Union Minister that Phase II alone requires an additional funding of approximately Rs 32,000 crore.</p><p>He also presented proposals for the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project, aimed at diverting surplus Godavari flood waters to drought prone regions. He described the project as a crucial lifeline that would meet drinking water, irrigation, and industrial needs, and requested approvals along with technical and financial support under the National River Linking Policy.</p>
<p>Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has objected Karnataka’s move to increase the height of the Almatti Dam on the Upper Krishna. During a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti minister, CR Patil in New Delhi on Tuesday, Naidu cautioned that any such increase by Karnataka would have a serious adverse impact on downstream water availability for Andhra Pradesh.</p><p>Raising inter state concerns, the Chief Minister urged early resolution of the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha Vamsadhara river water dispute. He pressed for the final report of the Vamsadhara Water Disputes Tribunal to be notified in the Gazette without delay, stating that this would clear the way for the construction of the Neradi Barrage on the Vamsadhara river.</p><p>He highlighted the continuing dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of Godavari waters and called for the immediate constitution of the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal to ensure equitable river water allocation.</p>.Andhra CM Naidu lays foundation for AQV, India’s largest planned quantum ecosystem.<p>During the meeting he also urged the Centre to extend approvals and financial assistance for several critical irrigation and water security projects in the state.</p><p>Naidu underlined that these projects are vital for safeguarding state interests, securing the future of farmers, and ensuring drinking water security for Andhra Pradesh. He also held detailed discussions on pending issues related to Central assistance for various projects and the resolution of long standing inter state river water disputes.</p><p>During the meeting, the Chief Minister also requested the Union Government to permanently revoke the stop work order imposed on the Polavaram Project, stating that the order continues to obstruct the smooth execution of the project.</p><p>He sought reimbursement of the increased costs incurred due to capacity enhancement of the Polavaram right and left main canals and appealed for full financial assistance for Polavaram Phase II, which includes land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement, and construction of protective embankments. He informed the Union Minister that Phase II alone requires an additional funding of approximately Rs 32,000 crore.</p><p>He also presented proposals for the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar Link Project, aimed at diverting surplus Godavari flood waters to drought prone regions. He described the project as a crucial lifeline that would meet drinking water, irrigation, and industrial needs, and requested approvals along with technical and financial support under the National River Linking Policy.</p>