Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Naidu Seeks Polavaram Funding and Interstate Clearances
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union minister C.R. Patil in Delhi to discuss water projects.
He asked the Union government to release money on time for Polavaram and village tap-water work.
One report says he sought Rs 42,500 crore for Polavaram Phase II.
Naidu said Polavaram is moving ahead, with a goal of completion by the next Godavari Pushkarams.
He also said work is being done to help families displaced by the project.
Some protective embankment work in Odisha and Chhattisgarh awaits public hearings, and Naidu asked the Union government to help move those hearings forward.
He also sought permanent withdrawal of a stop-work order that is currently in abeyance.
In Andhra Pradesh, about 62 lakh of roughly 95 lakh rural households have tap connections, and work is planned for 27 lakh more.
The reports do not give Patil's response to the requests.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in Delhi to discuss Polavaram and rural water-supply works.
Naidu sought timely central funding for Polavaram and Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works, estimated at Rs 30,000 crore; a separate report says he sought Rs 42,500 crore for Polavaram Phase II.
He said Polavaram was progressing toward completion and dedication by the next Godavari Pushkarams, while rehabilitation and resettlement work was being expedited for water impoundment at 41.15 metres.
Naidu asked for permanent withdrawal of the abeyant Stop Work Order and Union coordination to advance pending public hearings in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
He cited 62 lakh tap-connected rural households out of about 95 lakh in Andhra Pradesh, with works planned for another 27 lakh, and proposed a three-state chief ministers' meeting.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil
- What
- Naidu discussed Polavaram, rural water-supply works, funding, and pending interstate clearances.
- When
- During Naidu's two-day visit to Delhi; one report says the meeting took place on Thursday, but no date is given.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Naidu sought funding and Union assistance to advance project construction, rehabilitation and resettlement, and pending public hearings.
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Responses not reported
Funding
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Naidu sought timely central funds for Polavaram and Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara; one report specifies a Rs 42,500 crore request for Polavaram Phase II.
Responses not reported
The articles do not report Patil's or the Union government's response to the funding requests.
Interstate clearances
Andhra Pradesh's requests
Naidu sought permanent withdrawal of the Stop Work Order, faster public hearings in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, and a meeting of the three states' chief ministers.
Responses not reported
The articles do not report responses from the Union government, Odisha, or Chhattisgarh.
- Polavaram Phase II request
- One report says Naidu sought Rs 42,500 crore.
- Water-supply works
- Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works were taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 30,000 crore.
- Polavaram target
- Naidu said the aim was to complete the project and dedicate it to the nation by the next Godavari Pushkarams.
- Water impoundment levels
- The discussion covered rehabilitation and resettlement for the 41.15-metre contour and works for eventual impoundment up to 45.72 metres.
- Stop Work Order
- Naidu sought permanent withdrawal of an order described in the reports as currently in abeyance.
- Rural tap connections
- Andhra Pradesh had around 95 lakh rural households; 62 lakh had tap connections, with works planned for another 27 lakh.
- Interstate proposal
- Naidu proposed a meeting of the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh chaired by the Union Jal Shakti Ministry.
- Other requests
- In a separate meeting, Naidu sought central support for a proposed 189-km Amaravati Outer Ring Road, the Beach Road project, and a bridge at Polavaram.
