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Strongly objecting to the construction of multi-purpose Polavaram dam in Andhra Pradesh, the State Government has drawn the attention of the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee to four different aspects of the project, including the design. According to official sources, the State Government along with neighbouring Chhattisgarh said in a joint memorandum to the expert committee, headed by Gopalkrishna, that the Polavaram project would adversely affect the two states if its design is not changed. While Polavaram project was initially made with a capacity for flow of 36 lakh cusecs, it was later increased to 50 lakh cusecs after changing its original design. The State Government, represented by engineer-in-chief Harish Behera during a spot verification by the committee at the project site, said the proposed embankment in Orissa, would lead to submergence of many tribal villages in Malkangiri district. Besides, the State Government pointed out that the mandatory palli sabha (village council) meeting was not held in areas likely to be affected due to the project. Earlier, the State Government had moved the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the Polavaram project as it was allegedly being constructed violating several laws and an agreement between Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: The New Indian Express
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