Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Naidu Seeks Modi’s Support for Godavari-Cauvery River Link
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
He asked Modi to help move forward a plan to link the Godavari and Cauvery rivers.
Naidu said this could help several southern states facing water shortages.
He also discussed the Polavaram project and irrigation.
Andhra Pradesh has reported a 53 per cent rainfall deficit, which Naidu said had badly affected farming.
He asked for central funding for preparations for a major religious gathering in 2027.
He also requested support for several proposed transport and road projects.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advance the Godavari-Cauvery river-linking proposal.
Naidu said the link could help address water shortages in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and could contribute to a national water grid.
He also discussed the Polavaram project, irrigation needs and the state’s response to a reported 53 per cent rainfall deficit linked to El Niño.
Naidu sought central funding for preparations for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams, with large-scale attendance expected.
He requested support for infrastructure proposals including Amaravati’s Outer Ring Road, Visakhapatnam Metro Rail and a Beach Road project.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi; Naidu also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- Naidu sought central support to advance the Godavari-Cauvery link and discussed water, irrigation, event funding and infrastructure proposals.
- When
- At meetings in Delhi on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Delhi, India; the proposals concern Andhra Pradesh and other southern states.
- Why
- Naidu said the river link could help address water shortages in southern states; he also sought assistance for Andhra Pradesh’s drought response and development projects.
Naidu’s case for the proposal
Centre’s position in the report
Godavari-Cauvery river link
Naidu’s case for the proposal
Naidu urged the Centre to advance the project, saying it could improve water availability for four southern states and potentially support a national water grid.
Centre’s position in the report
The article reports that Naidu requested Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to take the initiative, but gives no response or position from either.
State project and funding requests
Naidu’s case for the proposal
Naidu sought central assistance for Polavaram, drought-related needs, the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams and proposed infrastructure.
Centre’s position in the report
The article does not state whether the Centre accepted, rejected or otherwise responded to these requests.
- River-link proposal
- Linking the Godavari and Cauvery rivers
- States named
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- Rainfall deficit
- Andhra Pradesh reported a 53 per cent deficit, attributed in the article to El Niño
- Godavari Pushkarams
- Scheduled for 2027; Naidu sought central financial assistance for preparations
- Other water issues
- Polavaram project and Andhra Pradesh’s irrigation requirements
- Infrastructure requests
- Amaravati Outer Ring Road, Visakhapatnam Metro Rail approval and a proposed Beach Road project
- Other proposals
- Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle and a proposed Indian School of Agriculture