Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, as part of his Delhi visit, met with Union Minister for Water Resources CR Patil some time ago. He was briefed on the progress of key water projects in the state and the need for funds. Issues related to Polavaram and Jal Jeevan Mission in particular were discussed in this meeting.

Chandrababu informed the Union Minister about the details of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission - Amarjeevi Jaladhara' scheme, which has been undertaken in the state at an estimated cost of Rs. 30,000 crores. He explained that 62 lakh houses out of 95 lakh rural families in the state already have tap connections and the aim is to provide water connections to another 27 lakh families through this new scheme. He asked for timely release of funds for this ambitious project.

Later, the two leaders also reviewed the progress of the Polavaram project. Chandrababu said that work is progressing rapidly with the aim of completing the project and dedicating it to the nation by the next Godavari Pushkarala. He appealed to the Centre to provide full support to the project without any shortage of funds. Along with this, the issue of linking five rivers in the southern states was also discussed. Chandrababu is currently in Delhi on a two-day visit.