Telangana Seeks Fresh Talks with Maharashtra on Godavari Barrage Height

Telangana's leadership is requesting a meeting with Maharashtra to discuss the proposed height for a barrage on the Godavari River, crucial for local water needs. The project seeks to adjust the height for improved irrigation and drinking purposes while ensuring minimal impact on Maharashtra.

Telangana has reached out to Maharashtra to discuss adjustments to the height of a proposed barrage on the Godavari River. This is part of efforts to ensure sufficient water supply for irrigation and drinking in several Telangana districts while maintaining minimal submergence impact in Maharashtra.

Originally set at 148 meters, Telangana proposes increasing the Full Reservoir Level. Despite an earlier agreement between both states, the current height is deemed insufficient by Telangana's experts. Discussions will aim to recalibrate the height to better align with Telangana's water needs without significantly impacting Maharashtra, facilitating water flow through gravity.