Center and state are in constant coordination to expedite the Polavaram project keeping in mind its national importance, says PPA CEO Yogesh Paithankar | Photo credit: File photo
Polavaram Project Director General (PPA) Yogesh Paithankar said on Saturday that the Center and state governments have committed to complete the Polavaram project within the stipulated time frame. He directed the officials and the implementing agency to prepare and strictly follow a structured action plan for timely implementation of all components.
In a review meeting at the project site, Mr. Paithankar said that all necessary design approvals and statutory clearances would be granted at the earliest. He reiterated that the Center and the state are in constant coordination to expedite the project keeping in mind its national importance.
Earlier in the day, the Director General of PPA inspected key construction components including Gap-1, Gap-2 and Earth-Cum-Rock Fill dam works. Officials from Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited briefed him about the ongoing activities and milestones achieved so far.
Mr. Paithankar also reviewed the progress of rehabilitation and resettlement of project affected families and emphasized the need for time-bound completion. PPA Chief Engineer M. Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Director Praveen Verma, WRD Chief Engineer K. Narasimha Murthy, Superintending Engineers R. Ramachandra Rao and Tirumala Rao, Chief Engineer (Quality Control) Seshu Babu, Executive Engineers Balakrishna, Srinivas, General Manager Narasimha and General Manager A. ME Chanadhar, A. Manager P. Murali, present.
Published – 07 Feb 2026 20:34 IST