Khammam, Sept.27 : Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu stated that the government is taking measures to bring new vibrancy to rural areas through the development of tourism amenities, while also generating local employment and financial opportunities. Accompanied by Khammam District Collector Divakara TS and Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt, the Deputy Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for several development projects across Chinthakani mandal in Madhira constituency.
During his visit, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka laid the foundation stone for tourism infrastructure works at Chinthakani mandal center tank estimated at ₹7.90 crore. He also laid foundation stones for a BT road from Pandillapalli to Chinthakani ZP road via Ananthasagar worth ₹4 crore, a Panchayat Raj BT road from Khammam–Bonakal R&B road to Matkepalli–Pandillapalli via New Market costing ₹4.50 crore, internal CC roads at Narasimhapuram SC Colony costing ₹18 lakh, and a BT road from Nagulavancha to R&B Road Railway Underpass estimated at ₹5 crore.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the state government is prioritizing the growth of tourism and civic infrastructure in rural belts. Enhancing basic amenities at local spots creates a pleasant environment for residents while opening up livelihood avenues. He urged elected representatives to closely monitor the ongoing development works to ensure high quality standards during execution.
Highlighting key welfare programs, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka noted that fine rice worth over ₹60 per kg in the open market is being distributed free of cost at 6 kg per head to 1.06 crore families across the state, a unique initiative nationwide. He further detailed the Indiramma Housing scheme, stating that ₹5 lakh is directly credited to beneficiary accounts, with 4.5 lakh houses sanctioned in the first phase and another 2.5 lakh scheduled for the second phase. He also highlighted the scheme providing up to 200 units of free electricity for poor households.
Focusing on women empowerment, the Deputy Chief Minister spoke about the free bus travel scheme for women and the interest-free loan program distributing ₹20,000 crore annually. He added that self-help group women are also being empowered by involving them in supplying buses to the RTC and setting up solar power plants. SUDA Chairman Puvvalla Durga Prasad, PR SE Venkat Reddy, Electricity SE Srinivasa Chari, R&B SE Yugandhar Rao, CPO Srinivas, along with other officials and public representatives, attended the event.
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