Race Against Time: The Polavaram Project's Expedited Path

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, has issued a directive to expedite the completion of the Polavaram project ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu festival, akin to the Kumbh Mela, emphasizing urgency.

During a pivotal review at the Secretariat, Naidu stressed the need for obtaining necessary clearances from the Central Water Commission and the Union Water Resources Department. Naidu emphasized that quality must not be sacrificed as various infrastructures including diaphragm walls and irrigation tunnels aim for prompt completion.

Naidu proposed transforming the Polavaram site into a significant tourism destination. He called for additional measures like Real-Time Gross Settlement integration and CCTV monitoring to ensure timely execution of this mega irrigation project designed to benefit extensive agricultural lands and supply drinking water to multitudes.

(With inputs from agencies.)