Hyderabad: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday assured political parties that the government would adopt a constructive Telangana drought response. He also pledged to protect the state’s interests in inter-state river water disputes.
Addressing an all-party meeting at the Secretariat, the minister said the government would consider suggestions from political leaders before deciding its next steps.
The meeting focused on the prevailing drought conditions, their potential impact and measures needed to reduce the effects. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the government had invited representatives of all political parties to discuss the situation and seek their views.
Telangana drought response to consider suggestions from political parties
The minister said the government had taken note of the concerns and recommendations raised during the meeting. He assured participants that their suggestions would receive consideration while the administration prepared its next course of action.
Furthermore, Uttam Kumar Reddy stressed the importance of consultation in addressing the challenges arising from the drought. He thanked representatives of political parties for attending the meeting and presenting their views on the situation.
According to the minister, the government intended to follow a constructive approach while examining measures to mitigate the drought’s impact. He also acknowledged the need to assess the challenges facing the state and its agricultural sector.
The Telangana drought response would therefore take into account the concerns expressed by political leaders during the discussions, he indicated. Apart from the drought situation, the minister addressed Telangana’s position on inter-state river water disputes.
“On inter-State river water issues, the government is committed to protecting the interests of Telangana and its farmers,” he said. Uttam Kumar Reddy maintained that safeguarding the state’s interests remained a priority for the government.
He linked the government’s approach to the need to protect farmers while addressing water-related challenges. Meanwhile, he reiterated that the administration would consider different viewpoints before deciding on measures to address the prevailing situation.
Bhatti Vikramarka and Tummala Nageswara Rao address meeting
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao also addressed the all-party meeting. Both ministers highlighted the challenges confronting Telangana and discussed the measures required to tackle the drought situation.
The discussions covered the potential impact of the natural calamity and the need for government action. Additionally, the meeting provided political representatives an opportunity to communicate their concerns directly to the administration.
Uttam Kumar Reddy thanked the participating leaders for their contributions and reiterated the government’s commitment to consultation. He maintained that the Telangana drought response would involve examining the suggestions received and adopting a constructive approach to the challenges.