The Chief Ministers of Telangana and Maharashtra today signed historic pact for construction of irrigation projects across Godavari river, ending the inter-state dispute. Presenting a model for other states to resolve inter-state water disputes, the agreement of both the states will pave way for construction of three barrages on Godavari and its tributaries Penganga and Pranahita.
Telangana News Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis signed three agreements in Mumbai during the first meeting of Godavari Inter-State Board. Irrigation ministers of the two states, several cabinet colleagues of Rao, MPs and senior officials were also present.