Delhi: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu submits river-linking proposal to Union Jal Shakti Minister
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Friday to discuss and submit a proposal for the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, aiming to enhance water resource management and infrastructure development in the region.
According to a release, the project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.
The Chief Minister said the project supports national missions like Jal Jeevan, Blue Revolution, and Make in India. He also highlighted Andhra Pradesh's rightful access to surplus water as a downstream state after bifurcation.
He assured that the detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted soon and requested timely approvals to move the project forward.
The Godavari-Banakacherla Link Scheme is a massive project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh Government at an estimated cost of Rs 80,112 crore. The plan involves diverting 200 TMC of water from the Godavari river at Polavaram to Rayalaseema through the Bollapalli reservoir and Banakacherla head regulator. The proposal seeks to interlink the Godavari, Krishna, and Penna rivers.
Meanwhile, Chandrababu Naidu will also meet with Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, to discuss research, innovation, and industrial science collaborations. He will also meet with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.
At around 4 pm today, CM Naidu will participate in a key review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Implementation of New Criminal Laws across States. Then, at around 9 pm, he will meet Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to deliberate on digital infrastructure and AP's role in the future tech economy.
On May 24, the Andhra CM will attend the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, which is scheduled for 9:00 - 9:30 AM at the Convention Centre, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
In this high-level policy forum, he will articulate Andhra Pradesh's reform-oriented governance model, highlight key development initiatives, and seek strategic cooperation from the Centre and States to advance inclusive and sustainable growth. (ANI)
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