POLAVARAM PROJECT

May 7, 2019

Observing that there was delay in Polavaram irrigation project works owing to the general elections and the model code of conduct, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that the entire project would be completed by May 2020.

About:

Polavaram Project, is an under-construction multi-purpose irrigation project.
Location: It is being constructed on the Godavari River in the West Godavari District and East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. Its reservoir spreads into parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha States also.
The project has been declared a National Project by Government of India. The Polavaram Project Authority was constituted by the Union Cabinet in May 2014.
Described as the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, the Polavaram project, once completed, will provide irrigation water to 75.38 lakh acres of land in 13 districts of the State. Out of them, 32.2 lakh acres will be new ayacut.

Source : Business Standard