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IN PHOTOS: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks Centre’s assistance for water-linking project

Updated On: 24 May, 2025 02:58 AM IST | Divya Nair

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in New Delhi, where he presented a proposal requesting Central assistance for the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project. The project aims to divert the surplus floodwater of the Godavari river to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system (Pics/PTI)

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Pic/PTI

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held discussions with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Pic/PTI
The Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills

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The Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills

The CM also emphasised that the project has the potential to benefit millions in drought-prone areas and could serve as a model for river-linking initiatives across India

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The CM also emphasised that the project has the potential to benefit millions in drought-prone areas and could serve as a model for river-linking initiatives across India

The project, which is a major infrastructure initiative proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is likely to cost around Rs 80,112 crore

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The project, which is a major infrastructure initiative proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, is likely to cost around Rs 80,112 crore

Naidu also met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his Delhi visit

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Naidu also met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his Delhi visit

Naidu held discussions on the project with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, too, and submitted a proposal on it. The project aims at improving water resource management and advancing infrastructure development in the state

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Naidu held discussions on the project with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, too, and submitted a proposal on it. The project aims at improving water resource management and advancing infrastructure development in the state

The Andhra CM met with various other Union ministers and asked them for the Centre’s support for the water transfer project

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The Andhra CM met with various other Union ministers and asked them for the Centre’s support for the water transfer project

In a post on X, Chandrababu Naidu shared that he had a productive meeting with Union Ministers in Delhi. He discussed the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project, highlighting its goal of bringing Godavari waters to drought-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh through a collaborative effort between the Centre and the state  

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In a post on X, Chandrababu Naidu shared that he had a productive meeting with Union Ministers in Delhi. He discussed the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project, highlighting its goal of bringing Godavari waters to drought-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh through a collaborative effort between the Centre and the state

 

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