Telangana to foster ties with neighbours: K Chandrasekhar Rao

Addressing the gathering at Independence Day celebrations after unfurling the tricolour at historic Golconda Fort here, Rao said measures taken in this direction have shown results. 

“From the day I assumed charge as Chief Minister, I made it clear that Telangana will maintain friendly relations with all its neighbouring states. Towards that spirit, the government’s efforts have yielded good results,” he said, adding, “On irrigation and Energy sector, we have been able to have tie ups with Maharashtra, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.” Power purchase agreement for 1,000 MW has been finalised with Chhattisgarh and the power will become available to Telangana in next four months, he said. 

Rao said that because of the policies followed by the previous governments (during united Andhra Pradesh), the irrigation projects on Godavari river are mired in disputes with neighbouring states and did not make headway. He pointed out that, “Now, with our sustained efforts we have been able to take strides towards signing agreements on irrigation projects with Maharashtra. It is an important step in the interest of the state.”