Mains Paper II · 2 Andhra Pradesh Economy · 2.3 Irrigation and water resources

2.3.3 Irrigation projects in the budget: project names, irrigation SPVs, AIBP and the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar link

AP has budgeted about ₹18,200 crore for water resources in 2026-27, finances big projects through region-specific SPVs, draws central money through PMKSY, and is pursuing a Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar link to carry Godavari flood water to Rayalaseema.

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Key terms

  • Water Resources budget
  • irrigation SPVs
  • APRDMPDCL
  • PMKSY
  • AIBP
  • HKKP
  • CADWM
  • National Hydrology Project
  • Handri-Neeva
  • Veligonda
  • Galeru-Nagari
  • Telugu Ganga
  • Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link
  • Banakacherla

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