Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Stone-Filling Works Start in Polavaram Gap-2 Upstream
Workers have started filling stones in the upstream part of a section called Gap-2 in the Polavaram irrigation project.
They did a special ceremony before starting.
The work includes making the ground stronger and laying stones.
They have already finished similar work in the downstream part.
Officials say everything is going according to plan and they are confident it will be done on time.
Stone-filling works have begun in the upstream section of Gap-2 in the Polavaram irrigation project.
A puja was performed by water resources officials and MEIL representatives before the commencement.
Downstream stone-filling in Gap-2 was completed earlier, allowing upstream work to start.
Current activities include ground-strengthening, stone-laying, and soil-filling on both sides of the diaphragm wall.
Authorities are confident that key project components will be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
- Who
- Water resources officials and MEIL representatives
- What
- Commencement of stone-filling works in the upstream section of Gap-2
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Polavaram irrigation project, Gap-2 upstream section
- Why
- To complete key components of the project within the stipulated timeframe
- Project
- Polavaram irrigation project
- Location
- Gap-2 upstream section
- Commencement Date
- Tuesday
- Activities
- Stone-filling, ground-strengthening, stone-laying, soil-filling
- Progress
- On track as per government targets