The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to increase the cost of the Polavaram National Projects Left Main Canal. The cost has gone up from ₹352.60 crore to ₹796.65 crore. This decision has started a discussion.
The Polavaram National Projects cost has increased by 126% in 20 months. This has raised a lot of questions. People are wondering if the contractor, RVR Projects has benefited much from this decision.
From ₹352 Crore to ₹796 Crore: What Changed?
The big increase in the Polavaram National Projects cost is the reason for the controversy.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Cost (2024) | ₹352.60 crore |
| Revised Cost (2026) | ₹796.65 crore |
| Total Increase | ₹444.05 crore |
| Percentage Increase | 126% |
| Tender Value (2024) | ₹293.66 crore |
| RVR Projects Bid | ₹307.41 crore |
| Excess Over Estimate | 4.68% |
| Value of Remaining Works (2024) | ₹81.63 crore |
| Works Removed in 2016 | ₹142.88 crore |
People want to know why the Polavaram National Projects cost has increased so much. They want to know the financial reasons for this increase.
Additional Burden of ₹444 Crore in 20 Months
In 2024 the value of the remaining works for the Polavaram National Project was ₹81.63 crore. Then the government increased the cost to ₹352.60 crore. This added ₹270.97 crore to the cost.
In 2026 the cost was increased again to ₹796.65 crore. This means the Polavaram National Projects cost has increased by ₹444.05 crore in 20 months.
Engineers think that such a big increase needs an explanation.
How Did RVR Projects Secure the Contract?
The government invited bids for the Polavaram National Projects works in 2024. The estimated cost was ₹293.66 crore.
RVR Projects bid ₹307.41 crore, which was 4.68% higher than the estimated cost. They got the contract.
People are questioning how RVR Projects got the contract. They think the cost increase is too high.
A Controversy Dating Back to 2016
The Polavaram National Project has been controversial for a time.
In 2016 some works worth ₹142.88 crore were removed from the contract. This also caused controversy.
The Polavaram National Projects cost has increased a lot over the years. People are wondering if this increase is justified.
Government Decision Faces Criticism
The latest increase in the Polavaram National Projects cost has become a political issue.
Opposition parties want the government to explain the reasons for the increase.
They think the government should be transparent about the Polavaram National Projects cost.
Growing Demand for Transparency
The Polavaram National Project is very important for Andhra Pradesh.
As the cost increases people want transparency.
They want the government to explain why the Polavaram National Projects cost has increased much.
The government should give reasons, for the increase to restore public trust in the Polavaram National Project.
