Amaravati’s political waters are churning as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu fired back at Telangana’s resistance to the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar link project. Speaking in the state assembly during discussions on the Governor’s address, Naidu labeled the objection as utterly misplaced.
Every year, he pointed out, the Godavari River unleashes a staggering 3,500 TMC of floodwater that rushes wastefully into the sea. The Andhra government aims to harness just 200 TMC for the Nallamala Sagar reservoir, a move he described as essential for both Telugu states. ‘Blocking this is not in the spirit of our shared heritage,’ Naidu asserted, urging cooperation over confrontation.
Polavaram, the crown jewel of Andhra’s irrigation ambitions, is on track for national dedication by June 2027. Naidu promised swift completion of all northern Andhra projects within three years, including vital linkages like Polavaram to Vamsadhara.
Shifting gears to governance triumphs, the Chief Minister highlighted the alliance government’s 20-month sprint of development and welfare initiatives. From overcoming inherited crises to fulfilling electoral pledges, Naidu painted a picture of resolute progress. He unleashed sharp criticism on the previous regime’s missteps and exposed plots to derail growth.
The TDP-BJP-Jana Sena coalition, he said, has rebuilt the state from scratch. Right after assuming power, seven white papers laid bare the extent of the damage. The flagship P4 program stands as India’s premier poverty alleviation model, targeting the most vulnerable.
Innovation is buzzing in Amaravati with a upcoming Quantum Computing Center, drawing over 60,000 registrations for skills courses. As green energy reshapes the sector, Andhra and Maharashtra are poised to lead in green hydrogen and ammonia production.
Healthcare gets a massive boost via the Sanjeevani project, with Bill Gates scheduled to visit on February 16. Backed by the Gates Foundation, digital health records will enable personalized medicine. A Population Management Policy is also on the anvil this session, unlocking demographic dividends for wealth creation.
Investment inflows hit 25.6% of FDI, elevating Andhra’s brand value. Giants like Google, TCS, Cognizant are eyeing Visakhapatnam, while ArcelorMittal builds a steel plant in Ankapalli and BPCL invests ₹70,000 crore in a Ramayapatnam refinery.
The Partnership Summit sealed MoUs worth ₹13.5 lakh crore, paving the way for ₹20 lakh crore investments and 23 lakh jobs. ‘We’ll deliver 20 lakh jobs in five years as promised,’ Naidu vowed, capping off a visionary address brimming with optimism.