Naidu to visit Paderu today, to launch Tribal welfare projects
N Chandrababu Naidu
will visit Paderu in Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Saturday, Aug 9, to take part in a series of programmes focused on tribal development and welfare, on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
During his visit, Naidu will begin the day with a visit to the Modakondamma temple, after which he will participate in tribal cultural celebrations. He will interact directly with tribal families by visiting their homes to understand their living conditions and concerns. The chief minister will also hold discussions with coffee plantation cultivators, given the growing prominence of Araku coffee on the global stage.
Later, he will address a public meeting at Lagisapalle, where he will lay foundation stones for various development projects in the tribal region. Several MoUs related to tribal development will be signed in the presence of the chief minister, and he will also engage with local party leaders and workers during the visit.
According to officials, the state government has launched a series of ambitious initiatives to improve infrastructure in remote tribal regions.
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An amount of Rs 2,404 crore has been allocated for the construction of roads and bridges to connect more than 2,075 tribal habitations over the next five years. In ASR district, road corridors are being developed with an investment of Rs 41 crore, and a high-level bridge over the Nagavali River between Poornapadu and Komarada in Parvathipuram Manyam district is also being undertaken at a cost of Rs 10 crore.
To enhance healthcare in tribal areas, the government is upgrading the ITDA Chintoor health centre into a 100-bed hospital and constructing multi-specialty hospitals in Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, Rampachodavaram, KR Puram, and Srisailam ITDA regions, each with an allocation of Rs 50 crore.
Construction of a medical college in Paderu is also progressing rapidly. In addition, under the Jal Jeevan Mission, Rs 2,373 crore has been sanctioned to provide drinking water to 13,816 tribal households, with a goal of completion by 2026.
To empower tribal youth, study circles have been established in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati to support preparation for competitive exams like DSC. The government has also sanctioned Rs 150 crore to convert over 520 residential school buildings into hostels, and an additional Rs 64 crore is being spent on constructing new school buildings in tribal areas.
Sustainable livelihoods are being promoted through the expansion of coffee plantations in tribal regions, particularly Araku, with the government investing Rs 202 crore in pulping, processing units, and plantation growth. Plans are also underway to launch eco-tourism projects that will provide employment opportunities to tribal youth. The government is further encouraging natural farming practices and the cultivation of alternative crops in place of illicit cannabis in remote agency areas.
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