Amaravati, Feb 13 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, asserted on Friday that Telangana's objection to the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar Link Project is without basis.

While addressing the Assembly during a session to express gratitude for the Governor's address, he highlighted that annually, 3,500 TMC of floodwaters from the Godavari River are wasted into the ocean. The state plans to redirect 200 TMC towards Nallamala Sagar.

As neighboring Telugu states, it is essential to use water resources wisely, and he deemed the obstruction of Nallamala Sagar as inappropriate.

Naidu announced that the Polavaram project is expected to be inaugurated by June 2027.

He reiterated the commitment to completing all projects in North Andhra within three years, with Polavaram being connected to Vamsadhara.

The Chief Minister noted the coalition government's substantial development and welfare initiatives over the past 20 months, claiming that they have kept their promises to the populace.

In his discourse on development and welfare schemes, he elaborated on how the government has navigated challenges posed by the previous administration.

Naidu strongly condemned the wrongdoings of the former government and exposed attempts by certain groups to prevent progress and welfare.

He stated that the TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena are collaborating for the state's reconstruction. Upon taking office, the government presented seven White Papers detailing the devastation in the state.

He emphasized that the P4 program is designed to assist the most disadvantaged, labeling it as the leading poverty eradication strategy in the nation.

Naidu disclosed plans for a Quantum Computing Centre in Amaravati, with over 60,000 individuals having signed up for quantum skills training.

The energy sector is evolving, with an increasing demand for green energy. Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are set to become leaders in green hydrogen and green ammonia production, he stated.

Through the Sanjeevani project, public health services will see improvements. He announced that Bill Gates is visiting the state on February 16, and with the assistance of the Gates Foundation, digital health records will be developed to enable personalized medicine.

He mentioned that a Population Management Policy will be introduced in this Assembly session. Effectively harnessing the demographic dividend can lead to wealth generation.

He pointed out that 25.6% of foreign investments have flowed into Andhra Pradesh, bolstered by its enhanced brand reputation. Companies like Google, TCS, and Cognizant are establishing a presence in Visakhapatnam. Additionally, Arcelor Mittal is setting up a steel plant in Anakapalli, and BPCL is building a Rs 70,000 crore refinery near Ramayapatnam.

Naidu stated that during the partnership summit, MoUs worth Rs 13.5 lakh crore were signed, with a total investment of Rs 20 lakh crore expected to generate 23 lakh jobs. He assured that they would fulfill their commitment to create 20 lakh jobs within five years.