Joseph Vijay, Chandrababu Naidu Discuss Water Sharing

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held discussions on river interlinking, including the proposed Godavari-Cauvery link, and Chennai’s drinking water requirements.

It was a pleasure to welcome the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay garu, in Vijayawada today. We had fruitful discussions on issues of mutual interest, particularly Chennai’s drinking water requirements through the Telugu Ganga Project and the ambitious Godavari–Cauvery river interlinking initiative. Andhra Pradesh has already released 4.08 TMC of water to Chennai this year. Despite our own water constraints, we remain committed to supporting our neighbouring state, while balancing the needs of our people. I firmly believe that water should be a source of cooperation, not conflict. With close coordination among states and the support of the Union Government, the Godavari–Cauvery river interlinking project can provide a lasting solution to water scarcity, transform agriculture and bring prosperity to lakhs of farmers across South India. Together, we can turn shared water resources into shared prosperity. @CMOTamilnadu

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 13, 2026

During the discussions, Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh had released 4.08 TMC of water to Chennai. He added that the state would consider releasing additional water depending on its availability and the requirements.

The talks also focused on river interlinking as a potential long-term solution to address water needs across the southern states. The proposed Godavari-Cauvery link is among the key projects discussed in the context of improving water availability and distribution.

The discussions underline the importance of cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in addressing drinking water needs and exploring sustainable water management solutions.