Khammam, Aug.20 : Telangana Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy affirmed that the state government is giving the highest priority to strengthening public healthcare and the education sector. On Thursday, accompanied by Khammam District Collector Divakara T.S., the Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development projects worth ₹1.83 crore within the Sattupalli municipality.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Ponguleti announced the opening of a newly constructed Urban Primary Health Center (UPHC) built at an estimated cost of ₹1.43 crore in NTR Nagar. Aimed at making quality healthcare accessible free of cost to the urban poor, he assured that steps would be taken immediately to appoint the necessary medical officers and healthcare staff at the facility.
Additionally, the Minister performed the ground-breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for a multi-purpose municipal community hall at Shivasai Nagar, being built at a cost of ₹40 lakh. He noted that the community hall would significantly benefit local residents by providing a space for social gatherings and cultural functions. Reaffirming the administration’s commitment, he stated that the government remains dedicated to developing infrastructure across education, healthcare, and civic sectors.
The event was attended by Additional Collector P. Srinivas Reddy, Kalluru Sub-Collector Ajay Yadav, District Medical and Health Officer Dr. Ramarao, Electricity SE Srinivas Chari, Housing PD Bhukya Srinivas, municipal officials, and local public representatives.
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