Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has laid foundation stones for Phases II and III of the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project at Gandipet, near Hyderabad, last evening. The projects are expected to address Hyderabad’s growing water needs and ensure environmental restoration.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Reddy clarified that the water is being brought from the Sripada Yellampally project. He said plans are underway to divert 20 TMC of Godavari water, with 16 TMC allocated for Hyderabad’s drinking water needs and 4 TMC dedicated to rejuvenating water bodies and the Musi river.
The Chief Minister criticised the previous BRS government for scrapping the Pranahita Chevella project, alleging that it was stalled for personal gains, which deprived regions like Chevella, Tandur, and Parigi of irrigation water.
He reaffirmed the current government’s commitment to constructing the Tummidihatti barrage under the Pranahita Chevella scheme to provide irrigation to Adilabad and Rangareddy districts.
Highlighting the state’s dedication to river rejuvenation, the Chief Minister pointed at the successful revival of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sabarmati rivers and said the Musi river should be rejuvenated.