Suryaa National Desk: MUMBAI: The high level meeting of Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra concluded in a peaceful atmosphere. Joint Adilabad District Irrigation Sector, Border Areas... MUMBAI: The high level meeting of Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra concluded in a peaceful atmosphere. Extensive discussions were held in this meeting on the construction of Tummidihetti barrage, which is very important for the irrigation sector of the joint Adilabad district and for the comprehensive development of the border areas. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai and mainly discussed the issues of cultivation and drinking water in the region.
Committee of Authorities to study the height of 152 m The Maharashtra government has responded positively to Telangana's proposal to reconsider the 148-meter barrage height agreement reached between the two states and increase the height to 152 meters. It has been decided to form a Joint Officers Committee with the Chief Secretaries of Irrigation Department of both the states to take a final decision on this matter. The committee will conduct a comprehensive study on water availability, barrage height, inundated area, technical aspects and payment of compensation. The committee will submit its report based on the Central Water Commission (CWC) reports and contour maps. Full compensation for flooded lands: CM Revanth Reddy CM Revanth Reddy made it clear that the Telangana government will fully compensate the lands that will be inundated within the borders of Maharashtra due to the increase in the height of the barrage as per the rules of that state.
It was decided in the meeting to move forward with a clear roadmap for further action on Tummidihetti with the aim of solving the problem of cultivation and drinking water in the tribal areas of Adilabad. Invitation to Global Summit Meanwhile, CM Revanth Reddy has officially invited Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to attend the "Invest Telangana Global Summit" to be held in Hyderabad on December 7, 8 and 9. The people of the border are expressing joy that with this meeting, the water disputes between the two states will end and the way will be paved for the construction of the project.