Polavaram Irrigation Project
A multipurpose dam on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh, declared a national project and funded by the Union Government. It will irrigate land, supply drinking water and transfer Godavari water to the Krishna basin.
| Level | State |
|---|---|
| Where | Polavaram, on the Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Jal Shakti (national project); Water Resources Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Implementing agency | Water Resources Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Sector | Irrigation |
| Status | Work in progress |
All key dates
- Original target31 Dec 2027
Environmental impact
The reservoir submerges about 276 villages in Andhra Pradesh by government estimates, plus villages in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, displacing many families, a majority of them Koya and Konda Reddi tribal people. It also submerges parts of the Papikonda National Park. The Union environment ministry approved diverting 3,731 hectares of forest land for the project in July 2010.
About the project
Earlier completion dates were missed. In 2024 the Union Government gave in-principle approval to release ₹12,157 crore to finish the work. In June 2025 the State's irrigation minister said the head works were about 80% done. The scheduled completion is December 2027; the Chief Minister has asked for it by March 2027. Targets announced only as a month or a year are shown as the last day of that month or year.
Sources
- The Week (PTI) — Polavaram project progressing as per schedule for completion in 2027
- Deccan Chronicle — Polavaram works to be completed by March 2027, says CM
- India Infra Hub — Polavaram gets ₹12,157 crore funding from the Centre
- Down To Earth — Polavaram: "Get out"
- Land Conflict Watch — Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh
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