Who started Polavaram?
In 1980, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Tanguturi Anjaiah laid the foundation stone for the prestigious Polavaram irrigation project.
Is Polavaram project bigger than Nagarjuna Sagar?
The Storage capacity of Polavaram compared to the others: 1 Polavaram Reservoir = 1/2 of Nagarjuna Sagar.
Who is constructing Polavaram project?
Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd.
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What is the capacity of Polavaram project?
It has also a live storage capacity of 2,136 million cusecs (75.20 TMC) provided between the FRL of +45.72 M (150.00 feet) and the minimum draw down level of 41.15 M (135.00 ft). The Reservoir formed by the Dam submerges an area of 637 Sq. Kms. (245.6 Sq.
How many gates are there in Polavaram?
Already 42 gates have been raised and floodwaters have been released to the bottom. Installation of all the ten river sluice gates at Polavaram Spillway was completed and 20 hydraulic cylinders were fitted. All the sluice gates were raised to release water downstream.
Which dam is biggest in AP?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
List of Major Irrigation dams and reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh
| Name & Place | Gross Storage (TMC) | hideConstructed Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Vijayapuri South | 312 | 1967 |
| Srisailam Dam, Srisailam | 216 | 1981 |
| Polavaram Project, Polavaram | 194 | Under Construction |
| Somasila Dam, Somasila village | 75 | 1989 |
Why Polavaram is a pointless project?
In effect, the Polavaram dam may irrigate only 80,937 ha of new land. What’s more, irrigation may be hampered by siltation in the river. An analysis of 13 existing irrigation projects shows they could partly irrigate 1.3 million ha against the potential of 1.68 million ha.
What is Polavaram Project Upsc?
About Polavaram Project It is an under-construction multi-purpose irrigation National project on the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. It will facilitate an inter-basin water transfer from the Godavari River to the Krishna river through its Right canal.
Which district is polavaram project?
Preamble. The Polavaram Irrigation Project is a Multipurpose one conferring Irrigation benefits in the upland areas of Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna Districts.
What is the capacity of Polavaram Project?
Which district is Polavaram Project?