CREDAI also active in social service: Bandaru Prasad
He stated that CREDAI has been conducting several community welfare programmes such as Haritha Haram, installation of drinking water points, and Engineers' Day celebrations, with the aim of serving the public. Former Municipal Chairman Burri Srinivas Reddy also addressed the gathering and assured efforts to resolve issues faced by CREDAI members. He expressed his commitment to contribute towards the construction of a CREDAI district building.
Meanwhile, Prasad was elected as Chairman, Burri Srinivas Reddy as President, Amanchi Raja Lingam as Elected President, and Nampally Manohar as General Secretary. Dudipala Venkata Reddy was chosen as Treasurer. Vice Presidents elected include Edurla Sridhar Reddy, Samudrala Srinivasa Rao, Avula Srinu, and Mandadi Venkat Reddy.
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