Amaravati, March 27, 2025: “The Polavaram project is the lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. The government is responsible for ensuring justice for those who sacrificed everything for the project. We will complete the rehabilitation of all displaced families before releasing water from the project. Only then will we commence operations,” said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. On Thursday, CM Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the Polavaram project and later met with displaced families.
Every Rupee Spent Should Benefit the Displaced Families
“Before we came to power in 2014, the compensation given to displaced families was very minimal. After the NDA government took charge, we disbursed ₹4,311 crore in compensation. But the government that came to power in 2019 neither thought about you nor cared for your problems. They didn’t even acknowledge your hardships.
CM Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the Polavaram project and later met with displaced families | FPJ
To ensure Polavaram’s completion, we convinced then-Prime Minister Modi to merge seven submerged mandals from Telangana into Andhra Pradesh. We did everything possible to ensure justice for you. After the coalition government came to power in 2024, we credited ₹829 crore directly into the accounts of displaced families,” CM said.
CM noted that when he was in opposition, Jagan promised ₹10 lakh in compensation to each displaced family. Did he deliver? Not a single rupee was given during YSRCP’s five-year rule. “Even during floods, they ignored your plight. Now, they will return with promises again. We’ve seen how past rulers neglected the Polavaram project. Had our government continued after 2019, the project would have been completed by 2020,” he added.
Due to delays, costs have escalated significantly. The diaphragm wall, initially built for ₹400 crore, was washed away due to YSRCP’s negligence. Now, we are rebuilding it for ₹990 crore. Public money should be used for the people, not wasted,” CM said.
Previous Govt Diverted Polavaram Funds
“I treated every Monday as Polavaram Day and personally visited the project 33 times. By 2027, we will complete the rehabilitation process. We will ensure no middlemen or fraudsters interfere. Some affected families have raised concerns about being excluded from the compensation list—we will investigate and take action. Every eligible person will receive compensation, and no one will be denied justice.
The previous government diverted central funds allocated for Polavaram to other expenses. Had the project been completed on time, you would have already settled into a stable life. If the Polavaram hydel project had been completed, it would have generated ₹2,500 crore in revenue. Due to delays, financial burdens and costs have increased,” he pointed out.
CM Chandrababu Naidu interacts with the displaced families | FPJ
Our Government Does Not Make False Promises
“After rehabilitation, we will implement measures to enhance your income and improve your living standards. You have shown incredible support for this monumental project, and we stand with you. Be confident—this is your government.
When good work is acknowledged, even greater things can be achieved. If we fail to support those who work for progress, it would be a mistake. In this government, there is no place for middlemen, fraudsters, or those who make empty promises. We only commit to what we can deliver,” CM said.
“The tribal communities have made immense sacrifices for this project. To support them, our coalition government is providing an additional ₹75,000 to tribals for constructing houses,” CM Chandrababu Naidu announced.
NDA Government Credited ₹829 Crore Directly into Displaced Families’ Accounts
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– Rehabilitation by 2026… Project Completion by 2027
– We Are Not a Government of Empty Promises… We Deliver What We Commit, says CM Naidu
– No One Cared for Oustees During the Previous Government
– Compensation for Every Eligible Person
– Measures to Improve Livelihoods and Living Standards
– CM Chandrababu Naidu Engages with Polavaram Displaced Families
– Displaced Families Recall Hardships Faced Under the YSRCP Government
