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Naidu Orders Action Plan for Godavari Waters Post-Polavaram Completion

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prepare an action plan for the utilisation of Godavari waters upon the completion of the Polavaram Project. He reviewed multiple major irrigation initiatives and set strict deadlines for interlinking the Vamsadhara-Nagavali and Nagavali-Champavathi rivers. The CM also proposed developing the Polavaram Project into a significant tourist destination with various attractions. Officials reported positive trends in groundwater availability, showing an increase of 12 TMC compared to the previous year.

Key Points: AP CM Naidu's Plan for Godavari Waters & Project Deadlines

  • Action plan for Godavari water use
  • Deadlines for river interlinking projects
  • Polavaram to be developed as tourist hub
  • Groundwater levels show improvement
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu orders action plan for utilisation of Godavari waters

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials on Godavari water utilisation, sets deadlines for irrigation projects, and plans Polavaram tourism.

"water from the right and left main canals should be efficiently distributed - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, April 15

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the officials to prepare an action plan for utilisation of Godavari waters once the Polavaram Project is completed.

He emphasised that water from the right and left main canals should be efficiently distributed to reservoirs and tanks to meet irrigation and other needs.

During a review meeting held at his officials with Water Resources department officials, the Chief Minister assessed the progress of major irrigation projects including Polavaram, Veligonda, Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi, Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link, Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme, Varikapudiselu and North Andhra projects.

He also reviewed initiatives aimed at groundwater augmentation, Jaladhara and Jal Harathi programs.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to accelerate works on North Andhra projects such as Tharakarama, Mahendratanaya, Thotapalli Barrage, Maddulavalasa, Janjavathi, and Hiramandalam Lift schemes. He set deadlines for interlinking rivers: Vamsadhara-Nagavali by December and Nagavali-Champavathi by July.

With obstacles cleared, he directed that tenders for the prestigious Neradi Barrage on the Vamsadhara River in Srikakulam district be floated at the earliest.

The Chief Minister proposed developing the Polavaram Project as a major tourist destination with hotels, shopping areas, and beautification of surrounding regions.

Plans are to include boating facilities from Polavaram to Papikondalu and Bhadrachalam along with water, rock, forest, and sports-themed attractions.

He directed officials to expedite works to inaugurate the project by the time of the Godavari Pushkarams.

The Chief Minister set a deadline of June-end for completion of Veligonda stage-I with an estimated cost of Rs 2,042 crore.

Officials reported that 52 TMC of Srisailam backwaters have already been diverted to Rayalaseema through Malyala Lift. He said with the efforts of state government the groundwater availability reached 625 TMC as of April 1 which indicates increase of 12 TMC compared to last year.

Groundwater levels improved by 0.79 meters statewide. Across 5,697 villages, groundwater is available within 8 meters depth, the Chief Minister added.

Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu, Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad and senior officials were present.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to see a concrete plan. But I hope the execution matches the announcements. We've seen many irrigation projects get delayed for years. The tourist spot idea for Polavaram is interesting, but water for farming should remain the top priority.
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Suresh O
As someone from a village near Srikakulam, the news about Neradi Barrage is very welcome. The Vamsadhara-Nagavali link will change lives here. Finally, some focus on North Andhra development. Hope the tenders are transparent and work starts soon.
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Ananya R
The groundwater improvement data is encouraging! 12 TMC increase is significant. Jaladhara and Jal Harathi programs seem to be working. Sustainable water use is key for our future. More power to such initiatives! 💧
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David E
Visiting AP often for work. The scale of planning here is impressive. Integrating tourism with infrastructure is a smart move for economic growth. The boating plan from Polavaram to Papikondalu sounds like a future must-do for travelers.
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Karthik V
While the plans are grand, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions costs (Rs 2,042 crore for Veligonda). We, the taxpayers, deserve a clear, accessible breakdown of where this money goes and regular progress reports. Accountability is crucial.
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Meera T

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