CM Naidu To Release Godavari Waters Through Polavaram Left Canal

In another landmark step right after the inauguration of the Veligonda Irrigation Project, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday will release the Godavari River waters into the region via the Polavaram Left Canal, which is said to meet the rising drinking water and industrial demands of the North Coastal region in the state.

The Chief Minister will mark the occasion by performing Jala Harathi at Sitarampuram in Payakaraopeta mandal, Anakapalli



district.

The project will provide irrigation to a total of 2,87,320 acres and drinking water to 5.23 lakh people across four districts. So far, Rs. 4,192 crore has been spent on the construction of the Left Main Canal. Flowing through Yeleru, Pampa, Thandava, Varaha and Sarada rivers, the Left Canal has been built by cutting through the Eastern Ghats and overcoming complex geographical terrains. As part of the construction, siphons and aqueducts have been built at various river crossings.