Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil responded favorably to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s proposal regarding the interlinking of the Godavari and Cauvery rivers during a meeting held in New Delhi.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu pointed out that nearly 2,000 TMC of Godavari floodwater currently drains uselessly into the sea, even during El Niño years.
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He emphasised the need to accelerate river interlinking to put these surplus waters to productive use.
Responding positively, Minister C.R. Patil assured that a meeting with stakeholder partner states would be convened within two weeks to discuss the plan.
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