Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prepare for talks with the Maharashtra government on the proposed Tummidihetti Barrage, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressing willingness to hold discussions after October 23.
Revanth Reddy held a review meeting with irrigation department officials at the Bodhi Pavilion to discuss issues related to the barrage, along with the Dindi and Achampet lift irrigation projects.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Rajya Sabha member Vem Narender Reddy, and senior irrigation department officials.
During the review, irrigation engineers briefed the Chief Minister on the volume of water that could be diverted up to the Yellampalli project if the Tummidihetti Barrage were constructed at heights of 152 metres and 150 metres.
The Chief Minister reviewed the contentious issues surrounding the proposed barrage and the two lift irrigation projects and directed officials to prepare for discussions with Maharashtra. The proposed talks are expected to focus on resolving issues related to the Tummidihetti project.