Hyderabad, Oct. 26 -- In a significant development, Maharashtra has said it is willing to consider Telangana's proposal to raise the Tummidihatti barrage to 152 meters, provided it does not affect its people.

He also said the Central Water Commission would continue its technical assessments within its jurisdiction.

The meeting of Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Revanth Reddy took place in Mumbai on Monday, October 26. Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Chief Secretaries of both states and senior irrigation officials were present.

A joint committee will be set up by the Principal Secretaries of the Irrigation Departments of both states. It would examine the proposed barrage height, water availability, submergen...