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Naidu Vows Polavaram Completion Before 2027 Pushkaram, Launches Veligonda Works

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has committed to completing the national Polavaram project before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram. He laid the foundation for Rs 456 crore in canal lining works for the Veligonda project, which aims to irrigate 4.35 lakh acres in drought-prone regions. During his first visit to the newly created Markapuram district, he highlighted its administrative benefits and pledged a new collectorate building. The CM also reviewed project progress via aerial surveys and directed officials to meet accelerated deadlines for water supply and horticulture development.

Key Points: AP CM Naidu: Polavaram Project to Finish Before 2027 Godavari Pushkaram

  • Polavaram completion before 2027
  • Veligonda project by July 2025
  • New Markapuram district created
  • Rs 456 crore canal lining works
  • Irrigation for 4.35 lakh acres
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Polavaram project to be completed before 2027 Godavari Pushkaram: Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announces Polavaram project completion before 2027, accelerates Veligonda works, and inaugurates Markapuram district.

"the Polavaram project would be completed and dedicated to the nation before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, Feb 25

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the Polavaram project would be completed and dedicated to the nation before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaram.

He also reiterated that Godavari water from Polavaram will be supplied to Nallamala Sagar before that, Nallamala Sagar and the Veligonda projects will be completed by July this year.

The Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for Veligonda Project feeder canal lining works worth Rs 456 crore at Ghantavanipalle in Dornala mandal of Markapuram district.

This was the Chief Minister's first visit to Markapuram after the government created this district.

The Chief Minister said that he kept his promise to create the Markapuram district. With Markapuram becoming a district, people no longer need to travel 150 km to Ongole for administrative work, he said, adding that justice had been done to the long-neglected backward region.

Stating that works of the Veligonda project have been accelerated, he said that by June next year, the first phase of the project will be completed and Krishna waters will be brought to this drought-prone region.

The Chief Minister inspected the Veligonda works and instructed the officials to expedite the works so that the target can be achieved.

He said the Veligonda project aims to provide irrigation to 4.35 lakh acres, benefiting constituencies including Giddalur, Markapuram, Yerragondapalem, and Kanigiri, as well as Udayagiri and Badvel in Kadapa district.

He explained that the Veligonda Project requires Rs 9,081 crore. So far, Rs 5,451 crore has been spent on construction. Another Rs 2,540 crore is needed to complete the works. The feeder canal lining works worth Rs 456 crore have now been initiated, he added.

The Chief Minister said the government is promoting horticulture and aims to transform Rayalaseema into a horticulture hub, along with developing Markapuram and Prakasam districts through horticulture crops.

He also promised safe drinking water to every household from Nallamala Sagar at a cost of Rs 1,300 crore. He announced Rs 50 crore for constructing a new District Collectorate building in Markapuram.

After the foundation ceremony, the Chief Minister interacted with local farmers and inspected the feeder canal works.

The Chief Minister viewed the Nallamala Sagar feeder canal through an aerial survey and held video conferences with officials at project sites. He directed officials to complete the works as per the targets.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone from a farmer's family in Prakasam, hearing about Veligonda's acceleration is the best news. Bringing Krishna waters to this drought-prone area can change lives. But let's see the water in our fields, not just in announcements. The intent is good, execution is key.
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Rahul R
Creating the Markapuram district is a welcome move. Travelling 150 km for basic administrative work was a huge burden. This is real development on the ground. Hope the new collectorate building comes up soon.
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Andrew M
The scale of investment is staggering - over Rs 9,000 crore for Veligonda alone. While infrastructure is crucial, I hope there is equal focus on transparency and preventing cost overruns. Public money must be used wisely.
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Priyanka N
Transforming Rayalaseema into a horticulture hub is a brilliant vision! 🍊🌾 Water security from these projects can truly unlock the agricultural potential of the region. This is the kind of long-term planning we need.
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Karthik V
Promises are easy to make before elections and after. The Polavaram project has seen multiple deadlines come and go. I'll believe it when I see it completed and functioning. The people deserve results, not just speeches.
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Meera T

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