NDA government is trying to eradicate poverty: Minister Kollu Ravindra
Speaking at the Suparipalanalo Toliu Adugu programme in Machilipatnam, the minister said the initiative—meaning 'First Step in Good Governance'— aims to swiftly address public grievances. He urged officials to respond promptly to issues raised by citizens, underlining that efficient grievance redressal is vital to good governance.
Ravindra said the government is working to boost income in agriculture, industry, services, and tourism by establishing planning committees at district, constituency, mandal, and division levels. He stressed that special attention is being given to the development of the gold covering industry in Machilipatnam.
Efforts are also underway to resolve infrastructure problems such as roads, drinking water, and drainage.
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