New CS calls on Governor

PNS|Vijayawada

Dr KS Jawahar Reddy, the new Chief Secretary, called on Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan here on Friday, on a courtesy visit.

Dr Jawahar Reddy briefed the Governor on the various welfare and development programmes implemented by the State government and also the arrangements being made for the maiden visit of Droupadi Murmu, President of India, to the State and the Civic Reception arranged in her honour.

Governor Harichandan congratulated Dr Jawahar Reddy on his appointment as the Chief Secretary and said that key welfare programmes should be prioritised and it should be ensured that the benefits of the welfare programmes reach every eligible person in the State.

Later, Dr Sameer Sharma, who was appointed as Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Ex-Officio Chief Executive to the Chief Minister, also called on the Governor, on a courtesy visit. RP Sisodia, Special Chief Secretary to the Governor and other officers of Raj Bhavan were also present on the occasion.