BJP criticises State govt. over delays in Godavari basin projects
The BJP Telangana unit has criticized the State government for delays in irrigation projects in the Godavari basin. They claim that these delays are preventing optimal utilization of the allocated water resources. The BJP leader highlighted specific projects that have faced setbacks, impacting the state's water management.
- ▪BJP Telangana unit president N. Ramchander Rao accused the State government of a non-serious attitude towards irrigation projects.
- ▪Telangana is entitled to about 968 TMC of assured Godavari waters but faces underutilization due to project delays.
- ▪The BJP leader flagged delays in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and the Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Project, affecting significant water allocations.
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BJP Telangana unit president N. Ramchander Rao accused the State government of adopting a ‘non-serious attitude’ towards the planning and implementation of irrigation projects in the Godavari basin and stressed the need to ensure optimal utilisation of the waters allocated to Telangana.In a letter dated May 23, addressed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Mr. Rao said Telangana was entitled to about 968 TMC of assured Godavari waters, but continued to face underutilisation due to delays in the restoration and completion of key irrigation projects.
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