Telangana to get water from Karnataka
Karnataka would take steps to release one TMC feet of water from Narayanpur dam to the neighbouring state.
BENGALURU: Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, assured Telangana Congress Committee president N. Uttamkumar Reddy and Telangana CLP leader K. Jana Reddy on Tuesday that the state government would take steps to release one TMC feet of water from Narayanpur dam to the neighbouring state.
Mr Siddaramaiah told the media after his meeting with Uttamkumar Reddy and Mr Jana Reddy that these leaders had requested him to release at least three TMC feet water to meet their state’s drinking water requirements, but he agreed to release one TMC feet as a contingency measure.
On their part, the leaders said: “We are happy with his decision. We are also aware of the fact Karnataka is facing acute shortage of water due to a drought in the state. At this juncture, Telangana too is worst affected by drought. Therefore, we came here to discuss and appraise Mr Siddaramaiah about the situation in our state.”
They also disclosed that Mr Siddaramaiah had agreed to take steps to solve Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) and speed up works as well as help solve problems being faced by local residents in Telangana.
“These are interstate projects. Therefore, Karnataka needs to do its bit by taking steps to expedite its part of the project. Mr Siddaramaiah has responded positively,” they said.