In a decisive move for water equity, Telangana's Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister, Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy, has announced that the state is intensifying its efforts to secure a fair share of the Krishna River waters before the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II. The minister, addressing the press in New Delhi, underscored the occurrence of final arguments that have been underway since February, marking a critical phase in the tribunal proceedings.

Minister Reddy shed light on Telangana's calculated demand for water shares, leveraging basin parameters such as catchment area and drought conditions. He criticized Andhra Pradesh for significant projected diversions from the Krishna basin, urging the tribunal to redirect surplus waters to Telangana's drought-prone regions. The demand is

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