Andhra Pradesh CM seeks Centre’s assistance for water-linking project

Updated On: 24 May, 2025 02:58 AM IST | Divya Nair

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in New Delhi, where he presented a proposal requesting Central assistance for the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project. The project aims to divert the surplus floodwater of the Godavari river to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system (Pics/PTI)

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<p>The Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills</p>

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The Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills

<p>The CM also emphasised that the project has the potential to benefit millions in drought-prone areas and could serve as a model for river-linking initiatives across India</p>

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The CM also emphasised that the project has the potential to benefit millions in drought-prone areas and could serve as a model for river-linking initiatives across India

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The project, which is a major infrastructure initiative proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is likely to cost around Rs 80,112 crore

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Naidu also met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his Delhi visit

<p>Naidu held discussions on the project with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, too, and submitted a proposal on it. The project aims at improving water resource management and advancing infrastructure development in the state</p>

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Naidu held discussions on the project with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, too, and submitted a proposal on it. The project aims at improving water resource management and advancing infrastructure development in the state

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The Andhra CM met with various other Union ministers and asked them for the Centre’s support for the water transfer project

<p>In a post on X, Chandrababu Naidu shared that he had a productive meeting with Union Ministers in Delhi. He discussed the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project, highlighting its goal of bringing Godavari waters to drought-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh through a collaborative effort between the Centre and the state</p>
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In a post on X, Chandrababu Naidu shared that he had a productive meeting with Union Ministers in Delhi. He discussed the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project, highlighting its goal of bringing Godavari waters to drought-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh through a collaborative effort between the Centre and the state

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