How Telangana plans to tap more Pranahita river water: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis agrees to reconsider Tummidihatti barrage height from 148m to 152m, proposes joint panel to assess water availability, submergence and impact on farmers

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis agreed to re-evaluate Telangana’s proposal for a higher Tummidihatti barrage. During discussions, Telangana requested to increase the barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres. A joint committee will be formed to examine feasibility issues including water availability and land compensation. Telangana is prepared to compensate farmers affected by submergence as per Maharashtra’s policies.