The Indian government is persisting with its plans to link the Godavari and
Kaveri rivers, despite objections raised by the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The ambitious river interlinking project aims to address water scarcity
issues and enhance irrigation facilities in drought-prone regions. However,
Andhra Pradesh has voiced concerns over the potential adverse environmental
impact and the equitable sharing of water resources. The central government
believes that interlinking these rivers will provide numerous benefits,
including facilitating the transfer of surplus water from Godavari to
Kaveri, thereby improving water availability for agriculture and drinking
purposes. The project remains a topic of intense debate and discussion
among policymakers and environmentalists alike.
Kaveri rivers, despite objections raised by the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The ambitious river interlinking project aims to address water scarcity
issues and enhance irrigation facilities in drought-prone regions. However,
Andhra Pradesh has voiced concerns over the potential adverse environmental
impact and the equitable sharing of water resources. The central government
believes that interlinking these rivers will provide numerous benefits,
including facilitating the transfer of surplus water from Godavari to
Kaveri, thereby improving water availability for agriculture and drinking
purposes. The project remains a topic of intense debate and discussion
among policymakers and environmentalists alike.
