Steps will be taken to develop Nakkapalle hospital and Revupolavaram in Anakapalli district, says Home Minister
Home Minister V. Anitha has said that Nakkapalle government hospital is being developed as a 100-bed hospital. She also stated that the government is taking steps to develop Revupolavaram as a major tourist destination. The Minister took part in 'Mukha Mukhi' programmes at Namavaram villages in S. Rayavaram mandal in Payakaraopeta constituency in Anakapalli district on Wednesday.
Interacting with people as part of 'Mukha Mukhi', Ms. Anitha alleged that during the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government, not a single village saw development activity. But under the NDA government, villages are witnessing all-round development, she said.
She said that Jalluru and Panduru bridges are nearing completion. She also announced that soon, an Anna Canteen is going to be opened at Payakaraopeta. She said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been working with a vision for the future generations and under his leadership, several industrialists are evincing interest to invest in the State. Anakapalli district is also receiving a significant number of investments. The arrival of bulk drug and steel plants will create significant employment opportunities, she said.
During the programme, Ms. Anitha has assured to provide door-to-door tap water connection. She also said that steps are also being taken to ensure there are no issues related to irrigation water. The Home Minister also received petitions from several persons and many issues were resolved on the spot.
'Eruvaka' programme
Earlier, Ms. Anitha participated in 'Eruvaka' programme at Geddapalem village. As part of the programme, she performed a traditional ritual, offering prayers and ploughed the field with oxen. She distributed subsidised seeds to farmers and also launched drone services for farmers.
Speaking to the farmers, Ms Anitha said the government is committed to providing modern, technology-based equipment to farmers. She noted that drones are making agricultural tasks easier for farmers. She said that the NDA government has been giving high priority to the welfare of farmers.
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