Nellore gets new 3D sweeping machines
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Tirupati: Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana, along with Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, formally launched a fleet of 3D sweeping machines as part of the Swachh Bharat-Swachh Andhra initiative at the 54th division in Nellore city on Sunday.
The fleet of three machines, worth ₹1.50 crore, was procured by the Nellore Municipal Corporation to keep the city clean. Minister Narayana handed over the vehicles to the Swachh Andhra Corporation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing cleanliness and sanitation.
He also appealed to the public to maintain the city's cleanliness and take ownership of their surroundings, branding it 'Our Nellore'.
Later, the minister inaugurated ration shops allocated by the state government, encouraging the public to utilize the facilities, which would be open during the first fortnight of every month.
Additionally, Narayana and Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy launched the 'Shadi Manzil' development works at Janardhan Reddy locality in the city. The Nellore city MLA and MP have jointly donated ₹1 crore to complete the Shadi Manzil works within four months.
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