30,000 development works in progress: Dy CM Pawan

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj Pawan Kalyan has emphasised the importance of various government departments working in a coordinated manner to implement development projects across the state. He announced that 30,000 development works are currently underway.
Pawan Kalyan participated in the ‘Palle Panduga’ programme held at Kankipadu on Monday, where he laid the foundation stone for road construction and a mini-Gokulam at a cost of Rs 95.15 lakh, as well as the construction of two internal roads at Punadipadu for Rs 52 lakh and a health centre for Rs 54 lakh. In response to a request from Penamaluru MLA Bode Prasad, he sanctioned the reconstruction of the Kankipadu-Royyuru road via Gokavaram.
He also instructed officials to address the drinking water contamination issue affecting 43 villages in Nandiwada, Gudivada, and Gudlavalleru mandals in Krishna district. Pawan Kalyan assured that he would discuss the Machilipatnam-Repalle railway line issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating he would not misuse his proximity to the Prime Minister for personal gain.
During a public meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister highlighted that over 30,000 development projects had been initiated at a cost of Rs 4,500 crore across the state. He stressed that for effective implementation of Panchayat Raj and rural development projects, ten departments need to collaborate efficiently.
He emphasized the need for the funds provided under the MGNREGA scheme to be utilized effectively to ensure work opportunities for all eligible individuals, noting that Andhra Pradesh is set to receive over Rs 10,000 under MGNREGA. He also acknowledged the full cooperation extended by the Narendra Modi-led central government for the development of Andhra Pradesh.
“The government aims to create 25.50 crore workdays for 8 lakh families under MGNREGA. Plans include the construction of 3,000 km of CC roads, 500 km of BT roads, compound walls for 120 primary schools, and rooftops for government offices,” Pawan Kalyan stated.
Responding to concerns raised by Penamaluru MLA Bode Prasad about the poor condition of the Royyuru-Godavaram road, Pawan Kalyan ordered officials to take necessary steps for its reconstruction.
Collector Balaji reported that the roads in the island villages of Edurumondi and Gollamandala were in dire condition and required repairs. Pawan Kalyan approved the necessary repairs for these roads.
Gudivada MLA Venigandla Ramu brought the issue of drinking water contamination in 43 villages of Gudivada and Gudlavalleru mandals to the Deputy Chief Minister’s attention. Pawan Kalyan showcased a bottle of the contaminated water during the meeting and directed officials from the rural protected drinking water supply department to visit the villages and resolve the issue.
Taking a dig at the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime, he criticized the elected 151 MLAs for failing to address the needs of the people during their five-year tenure. He remarked that winning elections and administering effectively are two different things and praised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s administrative skills.
Minister Kollu Ravindra, MP Vallabhaneni Balashowry, K Krishna Prasad, Varla Kumar Raja, P Hariprasad, and Panchayat Raj Principal Secretary Seshibhushan were also present at the event.