Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 16 (ANI): Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanadh on Wednesday underscored the significance of the proposed Godavari Floodwater Project for Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema area.
Speaking to the media, Sivanadh highlighted that almost 300 TMC of Godavari floodwater flows into the ocean, unused yearly.
‘This is a significant mission for the Rayalaseema area in Andhra Pradesh. Every yr, almost 300 TMC of Godavari floodwater flows into the ocean and goes to waste. We purpose to assemble a mission that can carry water to each acre of Rayalaseema. In this regard, we now have proposed the Godavari Floodwater Project, which is able to divert 300 TMC of Godavari floodwater to Rayalaseema. This area is among the main horticultural hubs in India, and offering it with a dependable water provide is essential,’ he mentioned.
The proposed Godavari Floodwater Project, in accordance with Sivanadh, seeks to divert surplus water with out infringing on the rights of neighbouring states.
‘Importantly, we’re solely utilising the floodwaters that naturally belong to Andhra Pradesh. We don’t want any battle with neighbouring states. Our Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, believes in unity amongst Telugu folks. That’s why he has even supplied Telangana the chance to assemble their very own initiatives to regulate floodwaters, whereas we use solely the excess water. Our demand is justified and rightful,’ he mentioned.
Sivanadh expressed hope that Wednesday’s discussions with Union Minister Patil would yield a constructive end result.
‘Both Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are progressive leaders. They are assembly right now with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, and we’re assured {that a} optimistic conclusion can be reached,’ he mentioned.
Sivanadh additionally reiterated that the intention behind the mission was mutual improvement.
‘Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has additionally been a part of our celebration up to now, and he understands the developmental imaginative and prescient of our CM. We need each states — Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — to develop and develop equally. We are hopeful {that a} clear decision on the Godavari mission will emerge quickly,’ he added.
Earlier within the day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy attended a high-level assembly convened by CR Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, to debate inter-state river water points between the 2 states. (ANI)