Telangana JAC Chairman Prof.Kodandaram has given a call for movement bigger than T-Statehood to safeguard the interests of Tribals who were going to be affected by the Polavaram Project.
Kodandaram objected the merger of 7 mandals of Khammam with Andhra Pradesh for the sake of Polavaram project. He stated the opinions of Tribals in these areas haven't been taken into consideration while taking the decision.
The Man who spearheaded Telangana movement described Polavaram Project as a best example of collusion between political power and corporates to exploit the natural resources and tribals. He opined Polavaram design would have been different had if its meant for only irrigation purpose and AP Government have plans to generate hydro-electric power using it at low cost.
Kodandaram objected the merger of 7 mandals of Khammam with Andhra Pradesh for the sake of Polavaram project. He stated the opinions of Tribals in these areas haven't been taken into consideration while taking the decision.
The Man who spearheaded Telangana movement described Polavaram Project as a best example of collusion between political power and corporates to exploit the natural resources and tribals. He opined Polavaram design would have been different had if its meant for only irrigation purpose and AP Government have plans to generate hydro-electric power using it at low cost.