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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Discuss Krishna Water Sharing with AP Chief Minister Naidu
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu today, with the sharing of Krishna river waters topping the agenda.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to meet his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, later today. The two leaders will convene to address inter‑state issues, with the primary focus on the allocation of Krishna river water.
The Krishna basin has long been a point of contention between the two states, each seeking a larger share to meet agricultural and urban demands. Recent monsoon patterns and rising water scarcity have intensified calls for a revised sharing formula.
Both governments have indicated that the talks aim to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement, potentially involving technical committees and central government mediation. Observers note that a consensus could ease longstanding tensions and support regional development.
The meeting underscores the importance of cooperative water management in South India, especially as climate variability poses new challenges for resource planning.
The Krishna basin has long been a point of contention between the two states, each seeking a larger share to meet agricultural and urban demands. Recent monsoon patterns and rising water scarcity have intensified calls for a revised sharing formula.
Both governments have indicated that the talks aim to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement, potentially involving technical committees and central government mediation. Observers note that a consensus could ease longstanding tensions and support regional development.
The meeting underscores the importance of cooperative water management in South India, especially as climate variability poses new challenges for resource planning.