Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Minister Reviews Polavaram Project, Eyes Completion Deadlines
The water resources minister checked on how the Polavaram irrigation project is doing.
He said the wall that holds back water (the D-wall) should be done by the end of 2025.
Already, 40% of this wall is built.
The part of the dam made of earth and rock will be finished by March 2026.
The minister also mentioned a canal (the LMC) that should be done by the end of 2025, so water can flow to North Andhra.
He also wants to build bridges where the canal crosses roads.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu reviewed Polavaram project progress.
The minister anticipates completing the diaphragm wall (D-wall) by December 2025.
Forty percent of the D-wall, covering 25,238 square meters, is finished.
The Earth-Cum-Rock-Fill (ECRF) dam Gap-1 is expected to be completed by March 2026.
The Polavaram Left Main Canal (LMC) is planned for completion by the end of 2025.
- Who
- Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- What
- Review of Polavaram irrigation project progress and updates on construction milestones.
- When
- The D-wall is expected to be completed by December 2025, ECRF dam Gap-1 by March 2026, and LMC by end of 2025. The review was conducted on Wednesday.
- Where
- Polavaram irrigation project, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To assess project progress and ensure timely completion of various components.
- Minister
- Nimmala Ramanaidu
- Project
- Polavaram Irrigation
- D-wall completion target
- December 2025
- D-wall progress
- 40% (25,238 square meters)
- ECRF Gap-1 Completion
- March 2026
- LMC Completion
- End of 2025