Polavaram project
Coverage of Polavaram project in the Nexus archive.
- Andhra Pradesh’s growth rate at 11.3%, ahead of Telangana’s, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh's economic growth rate is 11.3%, surpassing Telangana's, according to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The growth rate declined to 10.3% between 2019 and 2024 from 13.5% in the previous five years. ₹10,000 crore has been allocated for Amaravati, and ₹8,300 crore for the Polavaram project.
- Water scarcity unlikely in Godavari delta of A.P. during kharif, says official
Water scarcity in the Godavari delta region of Andhra Pradesh during the kharif season is unlikely, according to an official. The Polavaram project has stored 23 tmc ft of water, and Bhadrachalam receives daily inflows of 60,000 cusecs, which the Water Resources Engineer-In-Chief states will suffice for requirements.
- 90 acres cleared in N.T.R. district for non-tribal families displaced by Polavaram project
Ninety acres in N.T.R. district have been cleared for non-tribal families displaced by the Polavaram project. The allocation aims to provide land for these families affected by the project.
- CPI(M) demands urgent rehabilitation of Polavaram project displaced families
CPI(M) is demanding urgent action for the rehabilitation of families displaced by the Polavaram project. The party claims that only about 20 per cent of the rehabilitation process has been completed.
- Naidu reducing Polavaram project to water-storage structure, alleges Sharmila
Sharmila alleges that Naidu is reducing the Polavaram project to a water-storage structure. The claim centers on changes to the project's purpose and structure.
- Supreme Court refuses to hear Telangana’s plea against Polavaram project
The Supreme Court refused to hear Telangana's plea against the Polavaram project. The court stated that the case cannot be taken up until the Telangana government complies with procedural formalities.
- Non-tribal families displaced by Polavaram project assured settlement
Non-tribal families displaced by the Polavaram project have been assured settlement. The assurance aims to address their displacement caused by the project.