Archive · 10 Jan 2026
BJD Raises Concerns Over Polavaram Project
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is worried about the Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh, which they say might flood many villages in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
They think the project has been changed without proper talks with Odisha, and this could harm many tribal people and their homes.
The BJD has met with central ministers and asked for a new study to check the project's impact.
They say if the government doesn't fix these problems, they will protest to protect the people's rights.
BJD expresses concern over Polavaram project's potential to submerge villages in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
Project's flood discharge capacity revised from 36 to 58 lakh cusecs without Odisha's consultation.
Submergence level at Konta point increased from 174.22 feet to 232 feet due to revisions.
BJD demands an independent backwater study and adequate rehabilitation plans for affected tribals.
BJD threatens protests if the government does not address the issues raised by the affected people.
- Who
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the people of Malkangiri district, Odisha
- What
- Concerns over the Polavaram irrigation project's impact on Malkangiri district
- When
- Ongoing, with recent actions in 2024 and 2025
- Where
- Malkangiri district, Odisha, and the Polavaram Dam project site
- Why
- To address the potential submergence of villages and inadequate rehabilitation plans
- Project
- Polavaram irrigation project
- Affected Area
- Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Initial Flood Discharge Capacity
- 36 lakh cusecs
- Revised Flood Discharge Capacity
- 58 lakh cusecs
- Initial Submergence Level at Konta
- 174.22 feet
- Revised Submergence Level at Konta
- 232 feet
- BJD's Demand
- Fresh backwater study by independent organization
- BJD's Threat
- Protests if issues not resolved
