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Naidu Seeks Timely Funds, Discusses Polavaram and Water Projects
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union minister C.R. Patil in Delhi.
They discussed Polavaram, a major water project, and village drinking-water projects.
Naidu asked for project money to be released on time.
He said Polavaram is moving ahead and is meant to be finished by the next Godavari Pushkarams.
Some project work in Odisha and Chhattisgarh needs public hearings, and Naidu asked the Union government to help move them forward.
He also asked for a stop-work order to be permanently withdrawn.
Naidu said Andhra Pradesh has about 95 lakh rural households, and 62 lakh already have tap-water connections.
Work is planned to connect another 27 lakh households.
The articles do not say how Patil responded.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil during a two-day visit to Delhi.
Naidu outlined progress on Polavaram and Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works, recently taken up at a cost of Rs 30,000 crore, and sought timely funding.
He said Polavaram is progressing toward a goal of completion and dedication to the nation by the next Godavari Pushkarams.
Naidu sought permanent withdrawal of an abeyant Stop Work Order and Union help in advancing public hearings for protective embankments in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
He reported 62 lakh tap-connected rural households out of about 95 lakh in Andhra Pradesh, with work planned for another 27 lakh.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil
- What
- They discussed Polavaram, Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara, project funding, and inter-state issues involving Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- When
- During Naidu's two-day visit to Delhi; no date is stated.
- Why
- Naidu sought timely funding and Union assistance with project work and pending inter-state matters.
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Other parties' positions
Stop Work Order and public hearings
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Naidu sought permanent withdrawal of the order and asked the Union ministry to coordinate with Odisha and Chhattisgarh to expedite public hearings for protective embankments.
Other parties' positions
The articles state that the order is currently in abeyance, but do not report the Union ministry's, Odisha's, or Chhattisgarh's response.
Project funding
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Naidu requested prompt and sufficient Union funding for Polavaram and the Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works.
Other parties' positions
The articles provide no response from Patil or the Union government on the funding requests.
Key facts
- Water works cost
- Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works were recently taken up at a cost of Rs 30,000 crore.
- Polavaram target
- Naidu said the project aims to be completed and dedicated to the nation by the next Godavari Pushkarams.
- Rural households
- Andhra Pradesh has around 95 lakh rural households, according to Naidu.
- Existing connections
- About 62 lakh rural households have tap-water connections.
- Planned connections
- Foundation stones were recently laid for works to connect another 27 lakh rural households.
- Polavaram water levels
- The discussion included rehabilitation and resettlement for impounding water to the 41.15-metre contour and measures for the 45.72-metre contour.
- Inter-state coordination
- Naidu proposed a meeting of the Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh chief ministers chaired by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Sources
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