Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
V. Raghavendra

Centre has sanctioned maximum financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh to help it overcome the bifurcation blues, says G.V.L. Narasimha Rao

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.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.