New Delhi: The Union Government has scheduled a crucial meeting between the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to address ongoing inter-state water disputes. The meeting, to be chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil, will take place in New Delhi on July 16.
In a circular issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Centre formally invited Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to participate in the discussion. The ministry has also requested both leaders to confirm their availability for the meeting.
As part of the preparations, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to press the Centre on several key demands related to Krishna and Godavari river water allocations. He is likely to seek approvals for pending irrigation projects, equitable water distribution, and financial support for project implementation.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit New Delhi on Tuesday, July 16. He is expected to arrive by 12 noon and will meet with Union Ministers Amit Shah, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and C.R. Paatil. His return to Vijayawada is scheduled for the night of July 17 at 9 PM.
The upcoming meeting is seen as a significant step towards resolving long-standing water-sharing issues between the two Telugu states.
