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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana irrigation expert is now water resources adviser to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Vedire Sriram, an irrigation expert from Telangana, has been appointed as the water resources advisor to Maharashtra's Chief Minister, holding cabinet rank. He will spearhead the creation of a comprehensive water management plan under Vision 2047, focusing on river interlinking, water conservation, and potable water supply. HYDERABAD: Irrigation expert from Telangana, Vedire Sriram, has been appointed as the water resources adviser to the chief minister of Maharashtra, with cabinet rank. The state is currently developing a long-term water policy under its Vision 2047 initiative. As part of this strategy, Sriram will lead the formulation of a comprehensive plan focusing on river interlinking projects, water conservation, groundwater management, and planning potable water supply schemes. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He will also recommend reforms and implementation strategies across various aspects of water management, including policy development and reuse strategies. Additionally, he will work to promote the development of minor water resources to improve irrigation efficiency. Sriram previously served as an adviser to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation. Prior to that, he worked as a software engineer in the United States for 15 years before returning to India in 2009. He has authored several publications on irrigation and is a member of the Task Force Committee on River Interlinking. He also continues to serve as Chairman of the Rajasthan River Board. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 BHK homes starting at ₹ 72.6 Lakh at Mahindra Happinest Tathawade . Mahindra Happinest Tathawade Get Quote Undo In Maharashtra, he will be responsible for integrating satellite imagery, groundwater databases, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based sensors into water management systems, and for developing a real-time tracking system for water resources. Sriram will also liaise with national bodies such as the Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, NITI Aayog, the National Water Mission, and inter-party/state dispute resolution mechanisms. He will work closely with departments including water resources and agriculture.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Irrigation expert averse to Banakacherla link project
Hyderabad: Amidst the escalating political dispute between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Vedire Sriram, a prominent irrigation expert and Chairman of the Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers, Government of India, has expressed opposition to the proposed Godavari-Banakacherla Link project. He asserted that the project contravenes the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) award. Sriram, who also served as a former Advisor to the Jal Shakti ministry, highlighted that the project's construction, utilising floodwaters, is not permitted under the tribunal award. He further noted that the project lacks the mandatory 70 per cent water dependability required for approval by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Union Ministry. He explained that the Pre-Feasibility Report suggests floodwaters from Polavaram Dam would be diverted to the River Krishna (Prakasam Barrage) through a new parallel canal alongside the Polavaram Right Main Canal, with a capacity of 510 cumecs. In this regard, the government should clarify how 'flood water' is being defined and how its computation is being done. The Andhra Pradesh government should also clarify whether it conforms to the GWDT award. 'The CWC received a pre-feasibility report, and the legality of water utilisation is important,' Sriram stated. 'The Commission has asked Andhra Pradesh about the dependability of water for the proposed 200 TMC project. A list of 7 states' projects, assured water, and unapproved projects was also sought from Andhra Pradesh.' Sriram cautioned that 'operational problems will arise once Banakacherla is completed without water allocations for the project.' The irrigation expert also mentioned that Telangana is already opposing the Banakacherla project, and the ministry has already sought opinions from co-basin states, primarily Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Odisha. He predicted that once these states voice their concerns, the demand for opposing the project would be strengthened.
