Dispel Doubts on Polavaram-Banakacharla Linking Project: Naidu
Naidu said that Andhra Pradesh did not object any of the projects taken up by Telangana. All the leaders should speak about the Polavaram-Banakacharla link project and make it clear to them and the public that it is not detrimental to the interests of Telangana
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has urged ministers and party leaders to dispel doubts surrounding the Polavaram-Banakacharla linking project. “It solely utilises surplus flood waters.”
Naidu asserted that the project posed no harm to Telangana. At the weekly cabinet meeting here, he informally discussed various issues with the ministers at Velagapudi in Amaravati on Tuesday.
Naidu noted, “Numerous projects are being initiated in Telangana without proper permissions, but we have not raised any objection. It is understandable that leaders there speak up on the Polavaram-Banakacharla project. But, some of them are expressing concern purely for political gains. It is the responsibility of our ministers and leaders to explain the facts to the people.”
He said there however should be no provocation from this side vis-a-vis the Polavaram-Banakacharla river link project. “We aim to resolve the issue amicably.”
Some ministers suggested that a letter be written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Polavaram-Banakacharla project. Naidu said a decision should be taken at the right time and the issue be resolved amicably.
The chief minister called for the holding of Suparipalanalo Tholi Adugu programmes at the district level under the supervision of district in-charge minister, followed by programmes at the constituency level.
He said all revenue-related issues must be resolved within a year. “Do not shift blame onto technical problems and delay matters. Consult me directly to solve matters. I would keep inquiring about the progress on revenue issues.”
Highlighting the alliance government’s achievements over the past year, Naidu said a plan has been crafted to communicate these successes to every household. He called upon the MLAs to take responsibility for this initiative from July 1.
He said financial and non-financial aspects should be separated in the implementation of the promises. Promises that are not financially related should be implemented within two months.
The CM asked district in-charge ministers to hold DRC meetings. “Why are some ministers not holding DRC meetings? Change this attitude. You must review implementation of the promises made by the government when you visit the districts. A report should be prepared from time to time on the progress of implementation of the promises.”
Naidu said the responsibility of maintaining the Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada would now be vested with the tourism department. “The last government had left the Ambedkar project incomplete.”
The chief minister said he would be available 24/7 to resolve revenue issues. Everyone must keep the 15 per cent growth rate target in mind and work to achieve this. “Ministers must increase the speed of government work,” Naidu stressed.