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Banakacherla Project

Banakacherla Project:

A new inter-state water conflict has emerged between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the Banakacherla reservoir project, with Telangana alleging violation of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The Banakacherla Reservoir Project is a proposed irrigation infrastructure by the Andhra Pradesh government aimed at diverting surplus Godavari River water to address drought conditions in Rayalaseema. Location: Banakacherla, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh , The project plans to channel water from the Godavari via the Krishna River system. States Involved: Andhra Pradesh (Project implementing state) and Telangana (Objecting state).