AP to seek funds from Centre on ad-hoc basis for Polavaram: CM Jagan
2 years, 5 months ago

AP to seek funds from Centre on ad-hoc basis for Polavaram: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jagan Reddy has said the state is prepared to resume works on the Polavaram project after the floodwaters recede. “We would seek additional funds of Rs 6,000 crore on an ad-hoc basis instead of component-wise reimbursement from the Centre, to speed up the project works soon after the flood levels recede,” he said. They said the lower cofferdam works were also disrupted due to the floods, and the works would resume after the water level comes down to 2 lakh cusecs. Jagan advised the authorities to expedite the works on a total of 27 projects -- the Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanti, Mahendratanaya, Tarakaramathirtha Sagar Gajapathinagaram Branch Canal projects as also the Rayalaseema Joladarashi, Rajolibanda, Kundu Lift, Vedavati, RDS projects, including Chintalapudi, YSR Palnadu, Madakasira bypass canal, Bairava Thippa, Varikesalapudi projects.

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T’gana to rope in IIT-H experts to study impact of Polavaram project on Godavari
6 days, 15 hours ago

T’gana to rope in IIT-H experts to study impact of Polavaram project on Godavari

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana government has decided to rope in experts from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, to study the impact of the construction of Polavaram major irrigation project on Godavari river in Telangana, an official statement said on Saturday. Considered to be the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, the Polavaram multipurpose project is aimed at providing irrigation to 295K hectares of …

Chandrababu Naidu sets October 2026 target for Polavaram project completion
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chandrababu Naidu sets October 2026 target for Polavaram project completion

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu set October 2026 as the target to complete the Polavaram irrigation project. I instructed the officials to work out the minutest details," Naidu said, adding that Key Performance Indicators will be established to ensure progress on each component of the project. He claimed that under the previous TDP regime, 71 per cent of …

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed confidence that the Polavaram major irrigation project being constructed on Godavari River would get the recognition of an iconic project in the country. Accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, irrigation department officials and engineers belonging to contracting firms, Naidu visited the Polavaram project site in …

Naidu Calls for Completion of Polavaram by Oct 2026
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Naidu Calls for Completion of Polavaram by Oct 2026

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday called for execution of Polavaram irrigation project on a war footing to enable its completion by October 2026. The earth-cum-rock-fill dam Gap-1 works are to be completed by the end of February 26 and its Gap-2 works by end Dec 2027 as per schedule, but the CM sought their completion by July, …

Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged party members to intensify their fight for justice on behalf of Odisha's tribal communities, who are likely to be severely impacted because of the Polavaram dam project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan Patnaik’s call came …

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Create separate website for Polavaram irrigation project: Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu has advised officials to create a separate website for the Polavaram Irrigation Project, and upload the progress of works daily. Reviewing the progress of the project works at a meeting with senior irrigation officials on Wednesday, he said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the Polavaram project site in the first …

RTI reveals Polavaram height set by Andhra Pradesh govt in 2021 amid blame game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RTI reveals Polavaram height set by Andhra Pradesh govt in 2021 amid blame game

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: At a time when both the TDP and YSRCP are blaming each other responsible for the reduction in height of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, the Polavaram Project Authority has made it clear that the Phase-1 concept emerged from the State government’s proposal, and the Centre approved it at a review meeting held on April 10, 2023 that the focus …

PPA Says it Vets AFRY’s Designs of Polavaram Project
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PPA Says it Vets AFRY’s Designs of Polavaram Project

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Polavaram Project Authority has clarified that the agency executing the project has engaged design consultant – AFRY India Private Limited – for preparing designs and drawings of the project. It said the R&R works and shifting of project displaced families will be taken up as per contour levels up to 41.15 metres and 45.72 metres respectively. In the subsequent …

PPA Says it Vets AFRY’s Designs of Polavaram Project
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PPA Says it Vets AFRY’s Designs of Polavaram Project

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Polavaram Project Authority has clarified that the agency executing the project has engaged design consultant – AFRY India Private Limited – for preparing designs and drawings of the project. It said the R&R works and shifting of project displaced families will be taken up as per contour levels up to 41.15 metres and 45.72 metres respectively. In the subsequent …

AP CM to visit Polavaram on November 27
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP CM to visit Polavaram on November 27

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is visiting the Polavaram irrigation project at Polavaram in Eluru district on November 27, said K. Narasimha Murthy, Polavaram chief engineer. As the construction works on a new diaphragm wall begin in January 2025, the authorities are developing a platform with soil on either side, at the place where the D-wall will be constructed, …

AP committed to execute Polavaram Dam at height of 45.72 meters: Minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP committed to execute Polavaram Dam at height of 45.72 meters: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister of water resources Nimmala Ramanaidu said the state government was committed to construct the Polavaram dam at a height of 45.72 metres and ruled out any chance to reduce it. In reply to queries raised by members Duvvarapu Rama Rao, B. Tirumala Naidu and Thota Trimurthulu during Question Hour in the Legislative Council here on Friday, the minister …

Congress slams Naidu for accusing YSR of neglecting Polavaram project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress slams Naidu for accusing YSR of neglecting Polavaram project

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member KVP Ramachandra Rao on Wednesday took exception to Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s statement accusing former chief minister YS Rajasekha Reddy of neglecting the Polavaram major irrigation project being built on Godavari river. Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member KVP Ramachandra Rao on Wednesday took exception to Andhra …

Polavaram Project to be completed by 2027 at 'any cost', says Chandrababu Naidu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram Project to be completed by 2027 at 'any cost', says Chandrababu Naidu

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Polavaram Project by 2027, calling it the “lifeline and backbone” of the state. “Despite financial challenges, the Polavaram Project will be completed by 2027 at any cost,” Naidu declared. Providing financial details, Naidu revealed that the project’s estimated cost stands at Rs 55,000 crore, of which the …

CM unveils projects worth Rs 602 cr in Vemulawada
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM unveils projects worth Rs 602 cr in Vemulawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated development projects worth Rs 602.19 crore during his visit to the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district, on Wednesday. These projects include the construction of Indiramma houses worth Rs 236 crore for families displaced by the Mid Manair Dam reservoir, additional blocks for the Government Medical College at Rs …

Polavaram to Be Ready by 2027: CM Naidu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram to Be Ready by 2027: CM Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a schedule in the state assembly on Tuesday to complete the Polavaram irrigation project works by 2027. This, he said, would involve a cost of Rs 70,000 crore, and “ensure water for every acre of land.” This would also help avoid drought in Andhra Pradesh, the CM said while taking part in …

Andhra government will complete Veligonda project: Minister Dr Nimmala
2 months, 1 week ago

Andhra government will complete Veligonda project: Minister Dr Nimmala

New Indian Express  

ONGOLE: Water Resources Minister Dr Nimmala Ramanaidu affirmed on Tuesday that the NDA alliance government prioritises the Polavaram project, with the PS Veligonda reservoir project as the next immediate focus. He stated that all pending works will be completed under the current government, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu set to inaugurate the project soon. During a visit to the Veligonda …

Compensation for flood victims will be paid before September 17, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Compensation for flood victims will be paid before September 17, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on September 11 that the damage caused by the floods in the State would be calculated in a transparent manner and with accountability, and that the farmers would be duly compensated for their losses. Mr. Naidu pointed out that the TDP Government had paid ₹16,000 as ex gratia per hectare for crop …

Ex-minister blames Andhra CM Naidu for Polavaram Irrigation Project setbacks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-minister blames Andhra CM Naidu for Polavaram Irrigation Project setbacks

New Indian Express  

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Former minister and YSRC leader Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna expressed concern over the mismanagement of the Polavaram Irrigation Project under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and attributed the setbacks and financial loss incurred by the project to Naidu’s hasty and ill-conceived decisions. Speaking to the media in Rajamahendravaram on Monday, Chelluboyina alleged that Naidu resorted to …

Andhra Pradesh govt. is committed to providing good governance, says former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt. is committed to providing good governance, says former CM Kiran Kumar Reddy

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister of erstwhile undivided Andhra Pradesh, Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy, praised the efforts being put in by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for the development and betterment of the State. Speaking to the media, Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy said he had close familial ties with Mr. Amarnath Reddy’s family, and recalled their long association going back decades. Drawing …

AP to strive for power cut-free state, says Minister Gottipati
5 months, 1 week ago

AP to strive for power cut-free state, says Minister Gottipati

Deccan Chronicle  

He said on Thursday that the Srisailam project has the capacity to boost power generation due to high flow of floodwater into the reservoir.The minister, along with chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, participated in the Jala Harati programme at Srisailam on Thursday. Later, he visited the right bank hydel power project and held a review meeting with GENCO officials.During the meeting, …

AP: Naidu Seeks Rs.12,500 Crore for New Polavaram Diaphragm Wall
5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP: Naidu Seeks Rs.12,500 Crore for New Polavaram Diaphragm Wall

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu attended the Niti Aayog Council meeting in Delhi on Saturday. “AP government is formulating its own Vikasit AP-2047 Vision Document in this regard,” Naidu emphasised at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. He requested the union minister to approve complete proposals related to the Polavaram project, including construction of the …

Andhra Cabinet approves construction of new diaphragm wall for Polavaram project
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Cabinet approves construction of new diaphragm wall for Polavaram project

New Indian Express  

Phase-1 of Polavaram scheduled to be completed by March 2026: Min The previous regime had constituted an expert committee, which confirmed that the diaphragm wall was damaged. The Godavari floods during the previous monsoon season had caused huge pits near the diaphragm wall of the Polavaram project in the river bed. Meanwhile, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, in a …

Polavaram Project: Probe initiated into seepage of water from upper cofferdam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram Project: Probe initiated into seepage of water from upper cofferdam

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Water Resources department has begun an inquiry into the reasons for seepage of Godavari floodwater from the upper cofferdam of Polavaram irrigation project in Eluru district. Polavaram project chief engineer in-charge Narasimha Murthy said, “The panel of international experts has recommended some steps to identify the reasons for seepage from the upper cofferdam, so that designs will be …

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao
6 months, 1 week ago

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao

The Hindu  

Grave mistakes committed by the TDP and YSRCP governments, which ruled Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation, have landed the Polavaram project in a complete mess, says veteran Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member K.V.P. State Reorganisation Act mandates that the construction of Polavaram project is the responsibility of Central government, and that it shall be executed on expedient public …

Polavaram irrigation project stuck in a limbo, thanks to Jagan’s inefficiency, says A.P. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
6 months, 1 week ago

Polavaram irrigation project stuck in a limbo, thanks to Jagan’s inefficiency, says A.P. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

The ignorance and inefficiency of the former Chief Minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in taking policy decisions and in abruptly changing the contractor of the multi-purpose Polavaram Irrigation Project had resulted in causing severe damage to the project, considered Andhra Pradesh’s lifeline, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted while releasing a White Paper on it, at the Secretariat at Velagapudi …

US, Canada experts to take stock of Polavaram project
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Canada experts to take stock of Polavaram project

Hindustan Times  

The Central government has roped in a team of irrigation experts from the USA and Canada to study the extensive damages caused to the Polavaram major irrigation project being built on the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh and suggest remedial measures, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited the Polavaram dam …

Polavaram irrigation project: Hopes drowned in uncertainty
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram irrigation project: Hopes drowned in uncertainty

The Hindu  

For the past 10 years, Nagaraju, a 35-year-old tribal man from Mulakapalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari district, had been clinging to a fragile thread of hope. Displaced by the Polavaram irrigation project, which cuts through the Godavari region in the State, his four-member family has beenanxiously awaiting the promised rehabilitation and resettlement package since 2014. The Polavaram project, initially …

CM Naidu says it may take 4 years to compete Polavaram
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu says it may take 4 years to compete Polavaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said that it might take a minimum of four years to complete the construction of the whole Polavaram project, including the dam, and to restore the damaged components like diaphragm wall, cofferdam etc of the Polavaram irrigation project.The Chief Minister visited the project site at Polavaram in Eluru district on Monday and inspected the …

Elaborate arrangements made at Polavaram for Andhra Pradesh CM’s visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elaborate arrangements made at Polavaram for Andhra Pradesh CM’s visit

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Elaborate arrangements have been made for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to the Polavaram project site on Monday. Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu reviewed the arrangements made at the Polavaram project site for the Chief Minister’s visit. The Chief Minister’s first field visit being the visit to the Polavaram project amply highlights the TDP-led NDA …

Naidu to Have Thorough Inspection of Polavaram Today
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Naidu to Have Thorough Inspection of Polavaram Today

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is giving top priority to completion of the Polavaram project and will inspect it on Monday for an on-the-spot assessment of the ground situation. The chief minister stated that 72 per cent of the works of Polavaram were completed during his last term, and the remaining works would be completed in the present term. …

AP politics delayed Polavaram project: Gadkari
8 months, 1 week ago

AP politics delayed Polavaram project: Gadkari

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Union minister for roads, Nitin Gadkari, has said politics in Andhra Pradesh delayed the prestigious Polavaram project that was sanctioned by him while he was minister for water resources. “When the new government came in 2019, it initiated several inquiries and the end result was the project was delayed,’’ Gadkari said. He said as a corrective measure, the NDA …

Pawan promises Polavaram by 2027
8 months, 1 week ago

Pawan promises Polavaram by 2027

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Jana Sena chief and film star Pawan Kalyan has promised at an election meeting in Koyyalagudem of Eluru district on Tuesday that Polavaram project will be completed by 2027. He underlined that funds necessary for providing a relief and rehabilitation package to people affected by the project will be released within six months by introducing a special cess in …

AP awaits Centre's nod for release of Rs 16,000 cr for Polavaram
10 months ago

AP awaits Centre's nod for release of Rs 16,000 cr for Polavaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government is awaiting the Union Cabinet nod for fund release of nearly Rs16,000 crore from the Centre to resume the Polavaram irrigation project works, before issue of the EC notification for the general elections. Out of the total estimated cost of about Rs 31,000 crore for the project with the dam height set at 41.14 metres …

Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Veligonda project twin tunnels today
10 months ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Veligonda project twin tunnels today

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the twin tunnels of Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project, envisaged to provide irrigation facility to 4.47 lakh acres and drinking water to 15.25 lakh population in the drought-prone and fluoride- affected upland areas of Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa districts, on Wednesday. The stage-I of the project envisages to provide irrigation facility …

CM Meets PM: Jagan Seeks Release of Funds for Polavaram, SCS to AP
11 months ago

CM Meets PM: Jagan Seeks Release of Funds for Polavaram, SCS to AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and sought his intervention for release of funds to the Polavaram project as also the power dues from Telangana. Referring to the assurances given at the time of bifurcation of erstwhile AP, Jagan Mohan Reddy informed the PM that the assurance of according special …

We are committed to completing Polavaram at earliest, says Buggana
11 months ago

We are committed to completing Polavaram at earliest, says Buggana

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The major and medium irrigation was given a sizeable allocation in the interim State budget for 2024-25. Reiterating the government’s commitment to completing the ongoing irrigation projects, he said, “We are committed to completing the Polavaram National Project, the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. On other projects, the minister said Owk Tunnel-II, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister YS Jagan …

Project Authority to Take Up Study on Polavaram D-Wall
1 year ago

Project Authority to Take Up Study on Polavaram D-Wall

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Polavaram Project Authority would call for tenders shortly to decide on an international agency for a study on the partially damaged diaphragm wall of the irrigation project. Ever since, the water resources authorities noticed damage to some portions in the D-wall, the AP government and the central agencies like the PPA, the Central Water Commission and other agencies …

Andhra Pradesh to Resume Work at Polavaram Dam from Tomorrow
1 year, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh to Resume Work at Polavaram Dam from Tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government will resume work on the Polavaram irrigation project from Monday after a gap of nearly four months. They will take up vibrocompaction from November 13 to solidify loose sand, preparing the ground for laying the foundation for Polavaram dam. State government is yet to decide whether it should go for full-length construction of a new diaphragm …

Polavaram Has Sufficient Funds: Minister Gajendra Shekhawat
1 year, 2 months ago

Polavaram Has Sufficient Funds: Minister Gajendra Shekhawat

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekhawat has said the Polavaram project does not face any fund crunch. “There are sufficient funds for the works.” Shekhawat was the chief guest at the International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage held here on Thursday. The issue of rehabilitation is under the purview of the state government.” “If the state government makes a …

Ambati confident of completing Polavaram by December 2025
1 year, 3 months ago

Ambati confident of completing Polavaram by December 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada : Water resources minister Ambati Rambabu announced on Friday that state government intends to complete the Polavaram irrigation project by December 2025. Responding to a query in legislative council during question hour on providing compensation to evacuees of Polavaram project, the minister pointed out that 123 habitations of 20,946 project displaced families are getting affected at the 41.15-metre contour …

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Union Jal Shakthi minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has made it clear that there is no shortage of funds for constructing the Polavaram Irrigation Project, as the central government has declared it as a national project. Bharat maintained that in accordance with the union minister’s reply, central government has been releasing funds as per submission of bills certified by the …

Polavaram Project in Complete Mess: Chandrababu
1 year, 5 months ago

Polavaram Project in Complete Mess: Chandrababu

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the Polavaram project is “in a complete mess” due to the “neglect and ineptitude” of the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led state government. “This resulted in damage to the diaphragm wall due to the influx of 22 lakhs cusecs of water.” “The TD government had completed 72 per cent of the project …

Naidu accuses Jagan of stalling Polavaram works
1 year, 5 months ago

Naidu accuses Jagan of stalling Polavaram works

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday criticised Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's handling of the Polavaram, leading to stalling of works on the project. He accused Jagan of reversing AP with reverse tendering of Polavaram, thereby becoming a curse for the project, which is the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. Naidu said the TD government had …

Heavy Floods in Godavari Stall Polavaram Works
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy Floods in Godavari Stall Polavaram Works

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Attempts by the water resources department to continue the works of Polavaram project’s diaphragm wall even during the Godavari floods proved futile. The Polavaram project authorities planned to avoid any disruption to the ongoing works at the D-wall so as to expedite the completion of the project and set up the dewatering equipment with high capacity motors and even …

TD could have finished Polavaram by 2020: Nimmala
1 year, 5 months ago

TD could have finished Polavaram by 2020: Nimmala

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Palakollu MLA Nimmala Rama Naidu said if the Telugu Desam was in power in the state, it would have completed the Polavaram project by December 2020 but under the present dispensation it was uncertain if the project would be completed even by 2030. Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, the TD legislator said the project was jinxed …

Andhra Pradesh | Whose Polavaram is it anyway?
1 year, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh | Whose Polavaram is it anyway?

The Hindu  

On June 12, Vetla Mutyala Reddi, 36, from the Konda Reddi tribe, put forward his charter of 10 demands to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Aims to irrigate 4.36 lakh hectares, generate 960 MW of hydropower, supply drinking water to 611 villages 80 TMC of Godavari water to be diverted to the Krishna …

AP CM Jagan calls for expeditious completion of prioritised irrigation projects
1 year, 6 months ago

AP CM Jagan calls for expeditious completion of prioritised irrigation projects

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the state water resources department to expedite the completion of ‘priority’ irrigation projects like Polavaram, Veligonda and Vamsadhara in a time-bound manner. The officials also informed the CM that the Union finance ministry had taken a decision to sanction '12,911 crore to AP for completion of the Polavaram project works in …

Jagan Directs Officials to Expedite Polavaram D-wall Works
1 year, 7 months ago

Jagan Directs Officials to Expedite Polavaram D-wall Works

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. They said the Centre had also given Rs 2,000 crore for erecting a parallel diaphragm wall near the completely damaged portions and for the repair works to the damaged portions of the D-wall. He faulted the previous TD government for keeping gaps in the upper coffer dam, as this “caused the damage to the diaphragm wall …

Polavaram project works completed up to 79.61%
1 year, 7 months ago

Polavaram project works completed up to 79.61%

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Polavaram irrigation project works have been completed to an extent of 79.61 per cent so far. The processes of land acquisition and resettlement and rehabilitation up to 45.72 metres have been completed by 22.20 per cent; and this was done by 69.71 per cent up to 41.15 metres. “As for major components, all 48 radial gates are erected …

Jagan to visit Polavaram on June 6
1 year, 7 months ago

Jagan to visit Polavaram on June 6

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Chief Minister Y.S. He will reach the helipad by 10.20 am on Tuesday and interact with the people’s representatives and reach the Polavaram project conference hall by 11.50 am and review till 1 pm. Eluru Joint collector B. Lavanya Veni inspected the project site and arrangements for the Chief Minister’s tour. The collector instructed officials to arrange a photo …

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