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There was no consensus at the meeting held by the Krishna River Water Management Board convened here to resolve issues between the two ‘warring’ States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The meeting held here today chaired by the Krishna River Management Board Chairman NKG Pandit could not bring both the State representatives to a consensus on various issues relating to use of Krishna river water for power generation, irrigation and other purposes.
During the meeting of the Board where representatives from the Godavrai Board and Telangna and Andhra Pradesh states participated aired their views and remained firm on the water utilisation citing the Government Orders passed in the past.
The meeting agenda included power generation at Srisailam and Nagarjunasgar, release of water to Rayalasema region for irrigation and drinking water, water storage at Pulichintala and its fall out on submergence, among several other irksome issues between the two states which have reached a flashpoint.
During the meeting, while the Board had suggested use of 3 tmc water up to November 3 for power generation, Telangana did not agree stating that their interests are not being considered. It referred to earlier instances of use of water to substantiate its stand. It also demanded that a more broadbased meeting should be held on the matter of sharing of water resources and power generation.
The Board has convened another meeting on Thursday at 11 am.
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