 As per a report, dated 30 Jan 2012 even when Andhra Pradesh is waging a legal battle against Maharashtra’s Babli barrage and eleven other barrages across the Godavari river, Maharashtra has agreed to Andhra Pradesh's proposal for constituting an Inter State Board (ISB) for implementing the Rs 403 billion mega Pranahita Chevella lift irrigation scheme.With this green signal, Andhra Pradesh has overcome a major hurdle in making its dream project a reality.The Supreme Court ruled in favour of Maharashtra, with safeguards contained in the judgment included the stipulation to open Babli gates during the monsoon period (July to October ) to allow inflows to SRSP.