The Centre has turned down the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) proposed by theTelanganagovernment.
Taking the objections raised by AP, the project appraisal directorate in Central Water Commission (Cwc) made it clear that the DPR could not be taken up for examination until the KWDT-II gives its verdict on the issue. The project was proposed to take up with 45 tmc ft.
In a Communication sent to the chief engineer of irrigation department, CWC project directorate senior official Nityananda Mukhejee said that Andhra Pradesh government had informed that the issue ofGodavariwater diversion to the Krishna is one of the issues before the ongoing proceedings of KWDT-II.