Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Naidu Inspects Polavaram, Seeks Amaravati Bill
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, visited the Polavaram project to check on the construction work.
He took a flight over the area and then walked around to see the progress in person.
He talked to the people in charge to find out about the coffer dam and other important parts of the project.
Many local leaders and officials welcomed him warmly.
Naidu also met with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to ask for a bill in Parliament to make Amaravati the official capital of Andhra Pradesh.
He explained that this would help attract investors and make the state grow faster.
He also discussed financial support for the state and the impact of recent changes to funding schemes.
Naidu is confident that the first phase of the Polavaram project will be finished by March 2027 and the second phase by June 2027.
He also talked about the importance of completing the project to benefit the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inspected the Polavaram project and held a review meeting with officials.
Naidu sought a bill in Parliament to grant statutory status for Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
He met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss financial support and the impact of the VB-G RAM G scheme.
Naidu announced that the Polavaram project's phase-1 will be operational by March 2027 and phase-2 by June 2027.
He directed officials to complete resettlement and rehabilitation works for project-affected families by January 2027.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Inspected Polavaram project, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sought Amaravati capital bill
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Polavaram project site, New Delhi
- Why
- To assess ongoing construction, seek legal backing for Amaravati, discuss financial support
- Person
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Location
- Polavaram project, Vijayawada, New Delhi
- Activities
- Inspected Polavaram project, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Key Focus Areas
- Coffer dam, ECRF Gap-1, Gap-2 works, Amaravati capital status, financial support
- Reception
- Welcomed by Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, MLAs, and public representatives
- Project Timeline
- Phase-1 operational by March 2027, Phase-2 by June 2027
- Financial Concerns
- Requested alternative financial support for VB-G RAM G scheme
Sources
Chandrababu Naidu Inspects Progress of Polavaram Project
Polavaram project phase 1 works to be completed by March 2027: AP CM Naidu
Polavaram Project Phase-1 To Be Operational by March, 2027: Naidu
Rivers: Naidu Exhorts Telangana Leaders to Play Constructive Politics
Naidu Seeks Bill In Parliament Legally Backing Amaravati