Polavaram Project is being built on which river?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is:(D) Godavari

• The Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric project located on the Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

• The project is designed to provide irrigation to the dry regions of the Krishna, Godavari, and other river basins and also generate hydroelectric power.

• It is being built to address the water requirements of several districts in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Rayalaseema region.

• Location: In the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh

• Purpose: Irrigation, flood control, drinking water supply, and power generation.

• Key Features: The dam will have a height of 45.72 meters and a spillway capacity of 50,000 cusecs.

• Expected Benefits: It will provide irrigation for 2.91 million acres of agricultural land and hydroelectric power of 960 MW.

• Controversy: The project has been the subject of disputes over displacement, environmental concerns, and inter-state water sharing.

• (a) Narmada: The Narmada River, which flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, is home to the Narmada Valley Project, but not the Polavaram Project.

• (b) Krishna: The Krishna River is involved in various irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh, such as the Nagarjuna Sagar Project, but not Polavaram.

• (c) Kaveri: The Kaveri River flows in the southern part of India, especially through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and is the source of the Kaveri River Basin Project, not Polavaram.