The Centre recently said that it will determine the jurisdictions of the Krishna and Godavari river management boards (KRMB and GRMB).

It was announced during the meeting of the apex council involving the Centre, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The meeting was held primarily to resolve the conflict between the two States over executing irrigation projects and sharing water from the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
The apex council has been constituted by the Central Government under the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (APRA), 2014.
It supervises the functioning of the Godavari River Management Board and Krishna River Management Board.
It comprises the Union Jal Shakti Minister and the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Outcomes of the meeting. The two states would submit Detailed Project Reports (DPR) of new irrigation projects for appraisal and sanction by the apex council.
The apex council would work towards establishing a mechanism to determine the share of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the Krishna and Godavari waters.
The Centre is expected to refer water sharing issues to the Krishna Godavari tribunal.
The headquarters of the KRMB would be located in Andhra Pradesh.