BJP Rajya Sabha member G.V.L. Narasimha Rao has said that the Central government will soon give ₹12,911 crore to Andhra Pradesh for the construction of the Polavaram irrigation project.
It would facilitate the storage of water in the dam up to a height of 41.15 metres after getting the diaphragm wall repaired and some other works done, Mr. Narasimha Rao said while addressing the media here on June 2 (Friday).
Besides, the Centre sanctioned a revenue deficit grant of ₹10,461 crore to the State recently, he added.