Progress, quality of Polavaram project works satisfactory, says expert panel
An international panel of experts has reported satisfactory progress and quality control on the Polavaram Irrigation Project in Andhra Pradesh. The report confirms that previous technical issues with the dam's diaphragm wall have been resolved.
Why it matters
The Polavaram project is a massive infrastructure undertaking with significant implications for regional water security and agricultural irrigation.
The international Panel of Experts (PoE), which is helping the Andhra Pradesh government and Central agencies in the construction of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, stated in its 7th site visit report that the Diaphragm Wall (D-Wall) was completed on April 2, 2026 and a comprehensive QA/QC programme had been implemented for the project.
They also recorded that previous issues related to ‘bleeding’ and ‘bedrock embedment’ have been addressed and quality assurance and quality control results presented to them indicated that the specified material performance requirements were generally achieved.
The quality control / assurance manual contained the necessary information for dam construction and that the specified types and frequency of testing were being followed and materials that did not meet the specified requirements were removed and corrective works undertaken.
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