‘TDP government neglected it; there will be no reduction in height’Irrigation Minister P. Anil Kumar has asserted that the Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project will be ready by the end of 2021, and has lambasted the TDP for launching a false propaganda on the issue. Stating that the project was launched by the former Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Minister said it was only apt and befitting that his son and Chief Minister Y.S. “The Polavaram project is listed as a national project. The Centre is responsible for allocating funds for construction and R&R package of the project,” the Minister made it clear.

Source: The Hindu November 17, 2020 18:52 UTC