TeluguPeople
  are the trend-setters


News: Headline News

Krishna Board decision on Srisailam today


 
HYDERABAD: The governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will have to wait till Friday for the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) to give its decision on the contentious issue of Telangana state generating power at Srisailam. The Board will email its decision from Delhi before 11 am on Friday.

The message will be circulated to both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and it is binding on both the states.

The issue, however, is unlikely to end with the Board's decision as both the states are saying that they will approach other forums if the decision does not come in their favour. Telangana state said it will continue power generation at Srisailam even if the KRMB directs them stop.

At the meeting held here on Thursday, Telangana officials maintained that they would generate power below 854 feet at Srisailam and the same was vehemently opposed by AP officials.

Hearing both sides, KRMB chairman SKG Pandit rushed to Delhi immediately after the meeting to discuss with experts in the Central Water Commission (CWC). He will send the Board's viewpoint by Friday 11 am.

It may be recalled that the Board proposed a compromise formula for both AP and TS at the working group meeting on Wednesday. As per the formula, the Telangana state should stop power generation at Srisailam and produce power from NSP from November 3.

When power generation is stopped at Srisailam, the required water level would be maintained so that water could be released to Rayalaseema region. This way, both the states could benefit.

At Thursday's KRMB meeting, Telangana officials reiterated their stand and said they would generate power from Srisailam as they are badly in need of power to save standing crops and will not stop it at any cost.

According to sources, Telangana irrigation advisor R Vidyasagar Rao explained the origin of Srisailam project, Bachawat award and all the GOs issued by erstwhile AP government.

Sources added that the Board noted that Telangana generated power without informing the Board. Telangana officials categorically stated that they need not maintain Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) at Srisailam.

Srisailam Project

During his presentation, Vidayasagar Rao recalled that originally Srisailam was meant for power generation. Its name was Srisailam Hydro Electric Project. As a part of the 'conspiracy' by erstwhile AP government, the name was changed and the project is being used for irrigation. 'In future, the project may be renamed as Srisailam multi-purpose project,' Vidyasagar Rao said.

Principal secretary (irrigation, AP) Adityanath Das said they would counter all the arguments of Telangana later with evidence. On the issue of maintaining MDDL at Srisailam, Telangana state should follow the existing operational rules and GOs, Das reportedly said.

Das wanted the Board to take a decision and announce it immediately as there was no unanimity among AP and TS officials on the compromise formula suggested by the Board.

Responding to this, chairman Pandit said the Board would e-mail its viewpoint in the first hour on Friday.

'If the Board decision is not acceptable to us, we will approach the Central government,' an official from AP told Express after the meeting.

The Telangana officials are of the same view and wanted to approach the apex council on irrigation, which includes chief ministers of both AP and TS. Union water resources minister is the chairman of the council.

'We are at the receiving end. Telangana state did not inform the Board about generating power at Srisailam,' an official from AP argued.

Both states have to abide by the Board's decision or they may challenge it at the Central government level.




 
News Posted: 31 October, 2014
 

 

Headline News
Revanth assures support to Foxconn
CM Revanth Reddy to meet Modi on Tuesday
Six IAS, one IPS official reshuffled
Protest against Talasani for slapping
KTR says Modi insulted Telangana
Congress alleges corruption in Dharani
KTR lashed out at Opposition leaders
Hearing on Viveka murder case adjourned
TANA invites ministers to their Conference
TS Govt to evacuate people from Sudan
BSP to approach the court on SIT
Postpone JLM, AE exams: Praveen Kumar
Babu's 73rd birthday in a grand way
No place for hate in Hyderabad: KTR
Jagtial Collector inquiry on medical negligence
More Headline News...
Entertainment
Prabhas as Salaar - Trailer
Kamal Haasan as Bharateeyudu 2 - An Intro
Pushpa 2 - The Rule Trailer
Katrina joins Rohit Shettys Cop Universe
Nitin Chandra to Promote Local Regions
Nani's Jersey confirms April 19 release
Mahesh Babu's Maharshi postponed
Chandamame Video Song from 118
Durmargudu Official Trailer
Sony to produce Major with Mahesh Babu
More Entertainment...
Crime News
Hyderabad woman dies in Texas shooting
172 minors booked for driving
Eight killed in road accident in Nalgonda
Jayaram case shifted to Hyderabad Police
Action assured in Kamatipura Rape Case
Four persons commit suicide
Banker injured in firing
Rs 2K fake notes seized, six arrested
Two convicts escape from Warangal prison
'Humiliation' drives two women to suicide
More Crime News...
Special Stories
Temperature drop across Hyderabad
TS Forest Dept using AI for study
Telangana Secretariat all set for inauguration
Foundation for 100 bed hospital in Choutuppal
KTR launches Sankara Eye Hospital
Operation 'Mother Tiger' failed
EFLU Vice-Chancellor calls on Governor
KIMS Organises Lupus Ramp Walk
Lamakaan receives Yudhvir Award
MLSA desks to settle Matrimonial Disputes
More Special Stories...
 
Business
Colosseum, design experience center in Hyderabad
BJP conspiring to privatize Singareni
Global Leadership Dialogue-I Webinar Series from July 6
Global Leadership Dialogue-I Webinar Series from July 6
Global Leadership Dialogue-I Webinar Series from July 6
Global Leadership Dialogue-I Webinar Series from July 6
Global Leadership Dialogue-I Webinar Series from July 6
Manish Maheshwari as Twitter India MD
HMRL to get Finland Renewable Energy Tech
Three Modern Metal Fairs in Hyderabad
More Business...
Sports
Taekwondo Premier League in Hyderabad
Al Khor won TSA Qatar Womens Cricket Tournament
Madhusmita in Saree in Manchester marathon
Golconda Masters 2019 from Today
MANUU cricket team beats HCU
Rahul Gandhi congratulates P.V. Sindhu
Sports should be Part of Education: VP
Karna Kadur, Nikhil Pai clinch Coffee Day India Rally title
India beats China 2-1, wins Asian Trophy
Sindhu enters final, assured a medal
More Sports...
Devotion
Hare Krishna Heritage Tower in Hyd
Brahmotsavams in Rishikesh from May 17th
Dhwajarohanam at Vontimitta for Navami
Rama Navami celebrations at Tirumala
Vontimitta Sri Rama Brahmotsavams
Annamacharya Vardhanti Mahotsavam
Teppotsavams Concluded on a Grand Note
Balaji as Sri Rama, on the Float
Vontimitta Brahmotsavams from April 13th
Sri Lanka PM Wikramasinghe in Tirumala
More Devotion...
NRI News
University of Silicon Andhra MS Admissions
Mana American Telugu Association in USA
NJ NRIs Pray for Sri Lanka
NATS Raised 400k in New Jersey
NATS Convention Event in NJ on 30th
TAGC Womens Day Celebrations
ATA International Womens Day in NJ
TAGC Sankranti and Republic Day Event
NATA Immigration Conference Call Today
NATA Executive Committee for 2019-20
More NRI News News...



 
Advertisements
Advertisements
Advertisements
Get the best Results!
Reach potential customers thru TeluguPeople.com, advertise with us!!
Beauty and Skin Care
For all your favorite branded products of Beauty, Skin Care, Perfumes, Makeup and more!
College Admissions in USA
Guaranteed Admissions or Processing Fee will be refunded. At USAdmissions.com
EducationAndhra.com
One-stop Destination for Information on Educational Resources related to Andhra Pradesh
News
Headline News
Cinema News
Business
Special Stories
Devotion
NRI News
Social Media
Facebook
Movie Gallery
Devotional Gallery
Twitter
Photo Galleries
News Gallery
Cinema Gallery
Beauty Gallery
Fashion Gallery
Sports Gallery
Travel Gallery
Devotion
Classifieds
Jobs
Real Estate
Automobile
Personals

Search TeluguPeople.com

(C) 2000-2023 TeluguPeople.com, All Rights Reserved.