22-05-2025
Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan launched ‘Mana Ooru-Mata Manthi' programme
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Visakhapatnam: Deputy chief minister and panchayat raj minister K
Pawan Kalyan
on Thursday launched an innovative programme, 'Mana Ooru-Mata Manthi,' to interact with villagers and address their problems.
He interacted with around 300 people from Ravivalasa village in Tekkali mandal, Srikakulam district, from his official residence at Mangalagiri in Amaravati, which was telecast live on the silver screen at a cinema theatre in Tekkali.
Pawan interacted with the villagers to understand their problems. During the interaction, Pawan Kalyan sanctioned Rs 15 crore for the development of Ravivalasa village in various aspects.
He announced sanctions for multiple development projects, including 14 cement concrete roads, four canals, a dobi-ghat (open-air laundry), a bus shelter, school compound facilities, improvements to two cemeteries, and de-silting of the village pond.
The villagers pointed out various issues in their village. He enquired about the implementation of development programmes under the panchayat raj and rural development department.
During the interaction, he asked officials from various departments to address the issues raised by the villagers.
The villagers voiced several concerns, including unauthorised construction without proper drainage arrangements, inadequate roads leading to cemeteries, and the absence of steps to the Pushkarini (temple tank). They also highlighted difficulties experienced by devotees during religious festivals like Karthika Mondays and Mahashivratri.
During the interaction, Pawan Kalyan sanctioned Rs 15 crore for the development of Ravivalasa village in various aspects. He announced sanctions for multiple development projects, including 14 cement concrete roads, four canals, a dobi-ghat (open-air laundry), a bus shelter, school compound facilities, improvements to two cemeteries, and de-silting of the village pond.
Pawan Kalyan emphasized that the main purpose behind the initiative is not merely for the government to spend funds and undertake development programmes.
He stated that participation and unity are essential for all people. The deputy chief minister highlighted the significance of community participation in village development, urging residents to uphold cleanliness and safeguard common village assets. He emphasized the conservation of water, appealing to villagers to install cisterns in every household during the rainy season to curb water wastage and enhance groundwater levels.
He also suggested that renovating vacant lands into playgrounds would encourage children to engage in physical activities and improve their fitness. Later, on his X platform, Pawan mentioned that 'Maata-Manthi' marks a new era in participatory rural development, leveraging technology to unite people and address their concerns.
