Major Boost for Polavaram Irrigation Project as Centre Approves Rs 12,911-cr Funding
In a significant stride
towards progress, the Union Ministry of Finance has granted a remarkable
infusion of Rs 12,911.15 crore for the Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra
Pradesh. This substantial funding includes Rs 10,911.15 crore dedicated to
expediting the pending work, with the goal of achieving a remarkable water
filling height of 41.15 meters in the project's first phase. The Department of
Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation will now forge ahead
with drafting a Cabinet Note and securing the necessary approvals.
Additionally, the Centre is actively considering releasing Rs 2,000 crore to
address the damages caused by recent floods. This momentous approval marks a
significant milestone for the transformative Polavaram project.
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