Govt. to raise ₹ 580 crore from UCF, UIDF for Godavari Pushkaram projects

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana at a review meeting on Godavari Pushkarams at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday.

Urban Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana said on Saturday that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has given his approval to get a loan of ₹ 580 crore from Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) or through annuity model for infrastructure projects proposed for Godavari Pushkarams-2027.

Citing the prevailing financial constraints, Mr. Narayana said the Chief Minister would announce the financial allocation for Pushkarams after the work started from the loan obtained.

Speaking to the media here, Mr Narayana said, “In the first phase, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MA&UD) may get ₹580 crore through various government agencies. In the second phase, the state and central governments will announce their respective grants for this mega event.”

Mr Narayana had earlier reviewed the projects proposed for Pushkarams. Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari, Rajahendravaram Rural MLA Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary, East Godavari District Collector Kirthi Chekuri, Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rahul Meena were present.

During the meeting, Ms. Purandeswari urged Mr. Narayana to impress upon the Chief Minister to fund infrastructure projects. “Mr. Narayana took the views of the people, officials and elected representatives on the proposed infrastructure and funding,” she said, calling for speeding up implementation of the projects in view of the monsoon.

Mr. Butchaiah Chowdary emphasized the need for the central government to fund major infrastructure projects such as highways. The municipal corporation has been directed to complete the projects to be started with ₹580 million.

Published – 4 Jul 2026 19:59 IST