Archive · 16 Sep 2026
PPA Chief Urges Faster Work on Polavaram Project Components
Officials inspected the Polavaram project in Vijayawada.
Sanjeev Vohra, who leads the Polavaram Project Authority, wants the work to move faster.
The goal is to finish the project within the planned time.
The team especially checked two parts of the dam called Gap-1 and Gap-2.
Officials said government departments and construction agencies should coordinate better.
They also want possible problems to be found and fixed early.
A group of experts tested the soil and rocks at the site.
The experts will continue their tests on Thursday.
Polavaram Project Authority CEO Sanjeev Vohra urged officials to accelerate work on the Polavaram project.
A PPA team inspected construction progress, focusing on earth-cum-rock-fill dam Gap-1 and Gap-2.
Officials called for stronger coordination between the Water Resources Department and executing agencies.
They asked officials to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks before they affect construction progress.
Experts examined soil and rock quality and moisture content, with further tests planned for Thursday.
- Who
- Polavaram Project Authority CEO Sanjeev Vohra led a team of officials; Central Soil and Materials Research Station experts also inspected the site.
- What
- Officials reviewed construction progress and called for faster work, better coordination and early resolution of bottlenecks.
- When
- The inspection took place on Wednesday, with additional soil and rock tests planned for Thursday.
- Where
- The Polavaram project site, including ECRF Gap-1 and Gap-2, in the Vijayawada area.
- Why
- To help complete the project within the stipulated time and maintain construction progress.
- Project
- Polavaram project
- Inspecting authority
- Polavaram Project Authority
- PPA chief executive officer
- Sanjeev Vohra
- Inspected components
- Earth-cum-rock-fill dam Gap-1 and Gap-2
- Key request
- Better coordination between the Water Resources Department and executing agencies
- Testing focus
- Soil and rock quality and moisture content
- Next step
- Further soil and rock tests on Thursday