Smart markets across 6 ITDAs, 2k mega DSC posts announced
Paderu: State govt is prioritising the development and welfare of tribal communities, according to district in-charge minister and tribal welfare minister
Gummadi Sandhya Rani
. She announced plans for smart markets with a ₹6 crore budget across six ITDAs, alongside approximately 2,000 tribal posts in mega DSC.
At the 74th ITDA governing body meeting on Monday, chaired by ITDA chairman and district collector AS Dinesh Kumar, she discussed the ongoing revamping of the tribal welfare department. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's focus on cannabis eradication was highlighted, alongside discussions on health, education, and tribal welfare.
There were debates regarding GO No.3, with YSRCP representatives raising concerns. Minister Sandhya Rani responded by noting their previous silence during their governance, whilst highlighting the NDA govt's current alternative planning for GO No.3.
Sandhya Rani assured the completion of mega DSC, guaranteeing fair treatment for tribal youth in teacher appointments. 11 educational institutions are receiving ₹34 crore for infrastructure, with an additional ₹132 crore was required for the remaining institutions. The ITDA PO received instructions to monitor tribal students' welfare. ₹450 crore was allocated for road construction under the national rural employment guarantee scheme, whilst multi-purpose centres are receiving ₹25 crore.
District collector AS Dinesh Kumar detailed ongoing development schemes, including plans for an Araku Valley blood bank and a drug store in Paderu. Araku MP Tanuja Rani confirmed 11 ambulances from MP funds, requesting paediatricians for the Araku Area Hospital.
Many officials and MLAs of the Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli districts participated in the event.
Earlier, minister Sandhya Rani inaugurated the ₹4.40 crore Sampangi Vagu Bridge at Kinchumanda, benefiting 3,500 residents across 17 villages, and a ₹1 crore worth degree college additional building in Araku. She emphasised inclusive development across cities, villages, and tribal areas, noting the provision of modern facilities for college students.
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