Is Polavaram project bigger than Nagarjuna Sagar?
The Storage capacity of Polavaram compared to the others: 1 Polavaram Reservoir = 1/2 of Nagarjuna Sagar. 1 Polavaram Reservoir = 3/4 of Bhakra Dam.
When was Polavaram project started?
When work began on the Polavaram project in 2005, the project cost was estimated at Rs 10,151 crore.
What is the FRL of Polavaram project?
The FRL of the Polavaram project is kept as 45.72 m, considering inter alia, the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal Award. The submergence level considered in Andhra Pradesh including wave height is 48.80 m and that in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh including back water action is 52.82 m.
What is the purpose of Polavaram project?
This multi-purpose major irrigation project is intended for development of a gross irrigation potential of 4,36,825 ha. The project also envisages generation of 960MW of hydro power, drinking water supply to a population of 28.50 lakh in 611 villages and diversion of 80 TMC of water to Krishna river basin.
What are the disadvantages of Polavaram project?
* On an estimation of 276 villages and 44,547 families will be displaced from their places. It will be a tough task for the governments to provide permanent shelters for them. * The project submerges several archaeological sites, wildlife sanctuaries and coal deposits.
WHO has started polavaram project?
The project, when it was conceived in 1946–47, was estimated to cost Rs 129 crore. In 1980, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Tanguturi Anjaiah laid the foundation stone for the prestigious Polavaram irrigation project.
Why Polavaram is a pointless project?
Till date the Andhra government has not found a financier for the project. Work on rehabilitation has stopped due to funds crunch. Delay in completion of other irrigation projects has resulted in cost overrun of 583 per cent. Similar cost overrun may make it difficult to find a financier for the Polavaram project.
What is the current status of Polavaram project?
The project has been accorded National project status by the Union Government of India. Its reservoir back water spreads up to the Dummugudem Anicut (i.e. approx 150 km back from Polavaram dam on main river side) and approx 115 km on Sabari River side.
Who started the Polavaram project?
In 1980, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Tanguturi Anjaiah laid the foundation stone for the prestigious Polavaram irrigation project.
Is Srisailam Dam in Telangana or Andhra?
The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Mahabubnagar District, Telangana and Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country.
What was the original cost of the Polavaram Project?
The Polavaram Project is essentially a diversion scheme and estimated for Rs. 2,665/-Crores (with 1985-86 rates). The revised estimated cost is Rs. 16010.45 Crores (with 2010-11 price level). An Index Plan and the Salient Features of the Project are appended. HISTORY OF THE PROJECT:
What is the purpose of Polavaram multi purpose project?
The project is multipurpose major terminal reservoir project on river Godavari for development of Irrigation, Hydropower and drinking water facilities to East Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, West Godavari and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Where is Polavaram reservoir project in Andhra Pradesh?
The Project also provides diversion of 2,27 T. M.Cum (80 TMC ft.) of Godavari Waters to Krishna Basin. The Project is located in Andhra Pradesh near Polavaram village about 34 KMs. (21 Miles) upstream of Kovvur – Rajahmundry Road and 42 KM.
When is Polavaram diaphragm wall going to be completed?
On June 11, 2018 the Polavaram diaphragm wall was completed marking a significant milestone in the project construction. On January 7, 2019, The Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh entered the Guinness Book of World Records by pouring 32,100 cubic meters of concrete in 24 hours by Navayuga Engineering.