Revanth Reddy's tone of conciliation comes in the wake of escalation of tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in sharing Godavari and Krishna waters.
Published Jan 10, 2026 | 11:33 AM ⚊ Updated Jan 10, 2026 | 11:33 AM
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. (X)
Synopsis: Reiterating the government’s commitment to protecting the interests of people and farmers, the Chief Minister said Telangana was open to resolving water-related issues through dialogue in a cordial and cooperative manner.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, 9 January, appealed to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu to stop obstructing approvals for irrigation projects on the Krishna river that were initiated during the undivided Andhra Pradesh.
Calling for conciliation to resolve inter-State water disputes amicably, the Chief Minister said Telangana was bearing a heavy economic burden due to stalled project permissions and the consequent delay in the release of Union government funds.
Revanth Reddy’s tone of conciliation comes in the wake of escalation of tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in sharing Godavari and Krishna waters. Recently, the issue of the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation scheme, which had been stalled, became a political flashpoint, causing embarrassment to the Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh after Revanth Reddy said that the Andhra Pradesh government stalled the project at his request.
Addressing a gathering after inaugurating an IV fluids manufacturing plant at Maheshwaram near Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy said the Telangana government was firmly opposed to confrontation on water disputes for political gain. “Our priority is to find solutions, not to fuel conflicts with neighbouring States. The Congress has no intention of deriving political mileage from water issues,” he said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to protecting the interests of people and farmers, the Chief Minister said Telangana was open to resolving water-related issues through dialogue in a cordial and cooperative manner.
Referring to Telangana’s proposal for sea port connectivity, Revanth Reddy sought Andhra Pradesh’s cooperation, stating that several long-pending issues could be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding. He said discussions would continue not only with Andhra Pradesh but also with Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to strengthen inter-State cooperation.
The Chief Minister also outlined the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision, under which the State aims to achieve a one trillion US dollar economy by 2034 and a three trillion US dollar economy by 2047. He said initiatives such as CURE (Core Urban Region Economy) and PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy) would play a pivotal role in driving robust economic growth.
Underscoring Hyderabad’s global standing, Revanth Reddy said the city was already competing with top international metros and that Telangana aspired to match advanced economies such as Germany, Japan and South Korea. He stressed the government’s focus on encouraging industries led by young entrepreneurs.
Noting that nearly 40 percent of the country’s bulk drug production comes from Telangana, the Chief Minister said Hyderabad had emerged as a global pharma hub, drawing worldwide attention. Stressing the need to promote private investments to create jobs, Revanth Reddy said three decades of sustained effort had positioned Hyderabad as a city capable of competing on the global stage.
(Edited by Sumavarsha)
