In a fiery assembly speech, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu dismissed Telangana’s protests against the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar linkage as baseless and counterproductive. The exchange underscores simmering interstate tensions over water sharing.
Naidu laid out the stark reality: 3,500 TMC of Godavari floodwaters vanish into the ocean annually. Diverting a modest 200 TMC to Nallamala Sagar could transform arid lands, benefiting both Telugu neighbors. ‘As Telugu people, we must utilize water wisely, not obstruct it,’ he implored.
Reaffirming timelines, Polavaram will be gifted to the nation by mid-2027. Northern Andhra’s projects, including Polavaram-Vamsadhara integration, will wrap up in three years, fueling regional growth.
Naidu’s address doubled as a progress report for the TDP-led alliance’s tenure. Over 20 months, they’ve tackled monumental challenges left by predecessors, delivering on promises amid sabotage attempts. Seven white papers post-election exposed the rot, setting the stage for revival.
Central to welfare is the P4 scheme, hailed as the nation’s best for uplifting the bottom rung. Tech frontiers expand with Amaravati’s Quantum Computing hub, where 60,000+ have signed up for training amid a green energy boom.
Andhra eyes leadership in green hydrogen alongside Maharashtra. Public health leaps forward with Sanjeevani, bolstered by Bill Gates’ visit next week for digital health initiatives enabling tailored treatments.
A new Population Management Policy arrives this session, harnessing youth bulge for prosperity. FDI at 25.6% has supercharged the state’s image, attracting Google, TCS to Vizag, ArcelorMittal to Ankapalli, and BPCL’s mega-refinery nearby.
MoUs from the summit total ₹13.5 lakh crore, with ₹20 lakh crore investments set to spawn 23 lakh jobs. Naidu reiterated the five-year pledge: 20 lakh jobs for Andhra’s future.