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3 September 2026

Polavaram canal water distribution

The Polavaram project is a major national irrigation infrastructure initiative that directly relates to water resource management, inter-state water sharing, and government development policy, making it a significant topic for GS3 and GS2.

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Notes

  • The Polavaram Left Main Canal has been operationalized to divert Godavari river water to the Uttarandhra region.
  • The project aims to provide irrigation for four lakh acres of land.
  • The initiative is designed to supply drinking water to 9.23 lakh people.
  • Industrial water requirements for East Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam districts are addressed by this project.
  • The project cost is reported at ₹4,192 crore.
  • Future objectives include the interlinking of the Godavari river with the Vamsadhara and Krishna rivers to optimize water resource management.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of interlinking rivers in addressing regional water scarcity and agricultural sustainability in India, with reference to the Godavari-Vamsadhara-Krishna network. 150 words
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  2. Infrastructure projects like the Polavaram canal are critical for balancing industrial and agricultural water demands. Analyze the challenges in executing large-scale inter-state water projects and the role of inter-basin water transfer in ensuring national water security. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Polavaram Left Main Canal is primarily designed to divert water from which of the following rivers?

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