AP Awaits KWDT-II Decision on Krishna Water Sharing with TS:
The Andhra Pradesh government eagerly awaits the Terms of Reference (ToR) approved by the Union Cabinet in New Delhi for the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-II (KWDT-II). Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Union Cabinet meeting, which approved the ToR under section 5(1) of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
These terms will facilitate the resolution of disputes between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana concerning the use, distribution, and control of Krishna River waters. The Union Cabinet believes that resolving this issue will spur growth in both states and benefit their populations.
Currently, both states are in disagreement over water allocation, with Andhra Pradesh allotted 512 tmc ft annually and Telangana receiving 299 tmc ft, based on their respective projects. Telangana seeks an equal 50% allocation, while Andhra Pradesh opposes this change.
A senior official from Andhra Pradesh’s water resources department emphasized the importance of understanding the ToR’s details and their potential impact on the state’s water allocation, which is currently based on project numbers.
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