AP allows diversion of 80 tmc water from Godavari to Krishna.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has approved diversion of 80 tmc of water from Godavari river to Krishna river as a part of the mega Polavaram multi-purpose project entailing an investment of Rs. 1,300 crore.

Since the headworks of the multipurpose Polavaram project are expected to take four years, this water diversion project has been proposed.

The Department of Command Area development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in an order issued on Thursday outlined the contours of the project which seeks to divert water through Polavaram project's right main canal for domestic and industrial use.

Aditya Nath Das, Principal Secretary Irrigation, Andhra Pradesh, has accorded administrative approval for the implementation of the project which is expected to benefit several districts and optimise water utilisation in the Godavari delta region.


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