Polavaram and Amaravati projects gets ₹3,752.09 crore in the Union Budget
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Why in news
The Central government allocated ₹3,752.09 crore in the 2026-27 Union Budget for various irrigation, rural roads, and urban development projects.
Background
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes ₹3,320 crore for the Polavaram Irrigation Project and ₹432.09 crore for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program. Additional funding includes ₹500.99 crore for the A.P. Rural Roads Project and ₹350 crore for the AP Roads & Bridges Reconstruction Project.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹3,320 crore allocated for the Polavaram Irrigation Project in the 2026-27 budget
- Fact₹432.09 crore allocated for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program
- Fact₹155.32 crore allocated for the AP Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming Project
- Fact₹500.99 crore allocated for the A.P. Rural Roads Project
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of central budgetary allocations in accelerating infrastructure development and climate-resilient agriculture in developing regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Balancing central funding priorities with regional infrastructure requirements
- Climate adaptation: Integrating zero-budget natural farming into state-level agricultural frameworks
Keywords: Fiscal Allocation · Infrastructure Development · Irrigation Projects · Climate Resilience · Union Budget
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