The Ministry of Jal Shakti has granted administrative approval and expenditure sanction of ₹88.43 crore for “pollution abatement and conservation of the Godavari in Rajamahendravaram” under the National River Conservation Plan.
Rajamahendravaram MP Margani Bharat on Wednesday said the Ministry had given its nod for the project on March 17.
“Under Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Pramod Kumar Patra, communicated to the State government that the Centre will release ₹53.06 crore (60%) and the State shall grant ₹35.37 crore (40%) for the three-year project,” the MP said.