Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated in the Assembly that his government is prioritizing water security under the 2047 Vision, asserting that Andhra Pradesh never opposed Telangana’s projects and therefore expects no obstruction to its own irrigation initiatives.

Focus on Water Security – Vision 2047

Speaking during an irrigation debate, Chandrababu announced:

₹20,000 crore spent on irrigation in the last 20 months
A long-term blueprint under the 2047 Vision
Plans for interlinking rivers
Preparations for conducting Godavari Pushkaralu and Krishna Pushkaralu

He said the government aims to symbolically offer “water aarti” to Telugu mother through river integration efforts.

Major Irrigation Projects Update

Polavaram Project

To be completed before the next Pushkarams
Will be dedicated to the nation
Stated that no region will suffer losses from the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar link

Veligonda Project

To be completed soon
Markapuram and surrounding regions to receive justice

Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme

Will supply water to Eluru and Krishna districts

North Andhra Projects

₹2,000 crore allocated
Completion in phased manner

Water Availability & Management

Reservoir storage currently at 793 TMC
Water release for nurseries planned from May 15
Increased groundwater levels reported
Reduced dependence on electric motors in some areas
Water User Associations being empowered for management

Chandrababu stated that Andhra Pradesh currently has stronger water security compared to other South Indian states.

Message to Telangana

Without naming directly but clearly referring to Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy, Chandrababu said:

AP never objected to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
Both Telugu states benefit from river projects
Telangana should not oppose Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar link

He emphasized that water disputes should not be politicized.

Broader Goals

The CM outlined three core objectives:

Irrigation water for agriculture
Industrial water supply
Drinking water for every household

He stressed conservation and reservoir-based land management to secure long-term sustainability.

Key Entities

N. Chandrababu Naidu – Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
A. Revanth Reddy – Chief Minister of Telangana
Polavaram Project – National irrigation project in AP
Veligonda Project – Key AP irrigation scheme
Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme – Lift irrigation initiative
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project – Telangana’s major river project
Godavari Pushkaralu – River festival on Godavari
Krishna Pushkaralu – River festival on Krishna

Final Verdict

Chandrababu Naidu positioned Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation push as a long-term water security mission rather than a political counter. By highlighting cooperation in the past and urging mutual non-interference, he signaled a call for water diplomacy between the two Telugu states while accelerating major irrigation infrastructure ahead of upcoming Pushkarams.