Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Modi over Telangana projects

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Delhi to discuss irrigation projects, drought relief and upcoming events. Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Vakiti Srihari were also present.

The Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister on deficient rainfall and drought conditions in Telangana, reportedly seeking ₹30,000 crore in central assistance. The state has declared 365 mandals drought-affected.

The discussions also covered the proposed 152-metre Tummidi Hatti barrage in Maharashtra and the Sammakka Sagar project. Revanth Reddy reportedly sought permission for the barrage and asked the Centre to facilitate environmental clearances for the Sitarama barrage. The team also raised the Godavari–Cauvery river-link project, seeking a 50 per cent share for Telangana in the water diverted through it.

Modi invited the Chief Minister and ministers to attend the opening of the Indian Games, scheduled for December. Telangana’s Global Summit is due to take place from 7 to 9 December.

Revanth Reddy is expected to attend further programmes in Delhi on Monday.