Finance minister Payyavula Keshav emphasised that the Polavaram project is not limited to one district but is a blessing for Rayalaseema, North Andhra, and farmers across the state. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Keshav reiterated that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had assured that the government would stand by families displaced due to the project. Keshav explained, “Polavaram is not just a project for one district; it is a boon for Rayalaseema, North Andhra, and the farmers across the state. Before the Pattiseema project, water disputes were common in Rayalaseema. When the Tungabhadra High-Level Canal received insufficient water, farmers in Anantapur would protest, demanding two TMC of water from Kurnool, which led to tensions. After Pattiseema’s completion, protests reduced significantly, and discussions about droughts became rare in the Legislative Assembly. A small project has brought significant changes to Rayalaseema.”
