Revanth seeks Maharashtra support for Tummidihatti barrage

The proposed barrage across the Pranahita river could help facilitate gravity-based water transfer and reduce dependence on costly pumping. However, technical feasibility, water availability, land submergence and compensation remain important issues requiring examination. Fadnavis proposed a joint committee of officials to study the outstanding questions before a decision is taken. The meeting has opened another round of discussions between the neighbouring states, but the project’s future will depend on the technical findings and the extent of agreement reached by both governments.