Minister for Women, Child, and Tribal Welfare, Gummidi Sandhya Rani, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the lives of tribal communities in the Parvathipuram Manyam district. During a recent review meeting, she highlighted the government’s focus on addressing critical needs in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. “Our government is dedicated to uplifting tribal students and their families,” said Sandhya Rani. To support this, the government has allocated Rs 10 crore to provide essential supplies for hostel residents and has approved increased mess charges, laundry facilities, and improved sanitation in tribal welfare hostels.
A mega teacher-parent meeting is scheduled for November 14 to encourage stronger collaboration between parents, teachers, and officials. “This meeting will address the holistic development of students, covering education, health, and sports,” explained Sandhya Rani. She also directed officials to ensure clean, well-maintained toilets in all hostels and schools.
The minister highlighted the high rates of anaemia among children and pregnant women in tribal areas and emphasized the need for accessible healthcare. “There should be no shortage of doctors, and medical supplies must always be available,” she instructed. A new 100-bed government hospital in Saluru is under construction to further support healthcare in the district. Clean drinking water was identified as a top priority, with Sandhya Rani urging officials to expedite the remaining 10% of water supply projects within 30 days, particularly in areas facing water scarcity.
“Access to drinking water is a fundamental right,” she affirmed.
The review meeting also addressed road connectivity issues in tribal villages, discussing upcoming infrastructure projects to improve access. “Providing essential services in every village is vital for the state’s overall development,” said Sandhya Rani. To promote youth development, the government plans to set up Bala Vihar and Yuva Kendras in each panchayat. Additionally, in a unique initiative to prevent human-wildlife conflicts, two trackers from the region will receive specialized training in Karnataka to manage kumki elephants.
Concluding the meeting, Sandhya Rani called for a united effort, saying, “Together, we can bring about transformative progress in tribal welfare across our state.” The meeting underscored the state government’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for Andhra Pradesh’s tribal communities.
