Naidu to launch parents-teachers meet at Kothacheruvu on July 10
Addressing a preparatory meeting at the Sri Sathya Sai Government Junior College campus here on Sunday, the Collector said that all departments should coordinate effectively to ensure the success of the programme. Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Ratna and Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar were also present.
The Chief Minister will visit the Zilla Parishad boys and girls high schools, and the Government Junior College in Kothacheruvu, where the PTM will be conducted. The Collector reviewed the security, logistics, crowd management, and infrastructure readiness during the meeting. Later, he inspected the classrooms, campuses of the high schools and junior college, and the college grounds.
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