Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy asked officials to ensure that Chittoor district achieves the top place in implementation of government schemes.
Mr. Ramprasad Reddy, who is the in-charge Minister for the district, chaired the district development review committee meeting held in the Collectorate on Tuesday. Collector Sumit Kumar, Chittoor MP D. Prasada Rao, elected representatives and officials participated in the meeting.
The Minister asked the officials to focus on implementing welfare schemes as well as development works equally as the district is represented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He said that the Chief Minister is keen on developing Chittoor as horticulture hub and is also taking steps to resolve the problems faced by mango farmers. “We are working towards ensuring remunerative prices to the mango farmers,” he asserted.
Mr. Ramprasad Reddy asked the District Water Management Agency (DWMA) officials to take steps for improving the groundwater levels in the district.
Meanwhile, MP Prasada Rao asked the officials to send Assembly constituency and mandal-wise proposals for works related to desilting and repairs of tanks and supply channels before the rainy season. He said that the State government is keen on increasing groundwater levels in the district.
Collector Sumit Kumar said that the major share of funds allocated to municipalities and panchayats is being spent on resolving the drinking water crisis. He said that of the 31 mandals, Gudipalli has the lowest groundwater level and MGNREGA funds will be used for taking up works related to stabilisation of groundwater.
Published – May 06, 2025 07:31 pm IST
