Polavaram Left Canal to Be Completed This Year, Confirms A.P. Minister

Swift Summary

• andhra Pradesh Water Resources Advancement Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing the Polavaram Left Main Canal works by the end of 2025.
• The government aims to expedite key irrigation projects in North Andhra, including Sujala Sravanthi.
• Rama Naidu accused former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of neglecting Uttarandhra’s development and prioritizing “lavish buildings at Rushikonda.”
• He alleged that the previous YSRCP government created “a climate of fear” and criticized Mr. Jagan’s cadre for making provocative statements.
• The NDA government is working to attract meaningful investments in Visakhapatnam, promote IT development, support the film industry, and protect the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) from privatization.
• Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa rao criticized Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party for derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The announcement by Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu underscores a renewed focus on irrigation infrastructure in North Andhra, crucial for addressing water supply needs in an underserved region. The commitment to completing major projects like Sujala Sravanthi signifies strategic intent but raises logistical concerns given past delays.

Allegations against former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy highlight political tensions but offer limited clarity on actionable solutions for long-standing regional issues such as industrial stagnation or rural water insecurity. Moreover, assurances about protecting VSP from privatization could alleviate public anxiety; however, specific action plans remain undefined.

Efforts to attract IT investments signal potential opportunities for Visakhapatnam’s economic diversification if followed through effectively-with expected implications for job creation and urban growth in Andhra Pradesh.

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