Help spread the truth about Telangana region of India. Since 1956, when Andhra and Telangana merged, Telangana has gotten the short end of the stick in terms of natural resources, funding and representation in government. Though two major rivers have their sources in Telangana, irrigation projects divert the precious water to other areas. The feelings have often spilled over into violence, and in 1969, 400 people died in Telangana-related violence.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

River Water Politics in Drought-Prone Telangana



Abstract:
Godavari and Krishna are two perennial rivers of peninsular India which traverse Telangana. And yet the region is in the grip of perennial drought. The deteriorating situation has prompted the emergence of a unique people's movement in the region.



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