Telangana urges KRMB to stop A.P. from taking up new projects, expansions
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Why in news
The Telangana Irrigation Department lodged a complaint with the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) alleging Andhra Pradesh violated the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 by undertaking unauthorized irrigation projects.
Background
The Telangana Irrigation Department alleged that Andhra Pradesh expanded existing projects and initiated new ones without KRMB approvals. The KRMB has written to the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to defend its position regarding these water diversion actions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKRMB: Krishna River Management Board
- Act / BillAP Reorganisation Act 2014
- BodyMinistry of Jal Shakti (MoJS)
- FactTelangana and Andhra Pradesh are the primary states involved in the Krishna River water dispute.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state water sharing and the role of river management boards in resolving federal disputes over water resources in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional friction: Lack of binding enforcement power for KRMB recommendations
- Legal conflict: Alleged violations of the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 regarding water rights
- Federal bottleneck: Coordination gaps between state irrigation departments and the Ministry of Jal Shakti
Keywords: Inter-state water disputes · Federalism · Water governance · Resource allocation · Statutory bodies
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