Archive · 8 Jan 2026

Naidu Inspects Polavaram, Seeks Amaravati Bill

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.

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