Khammam, Oct.11 : Telangana Revenue, Housing, and Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated that the state government is according equal priority to both development and welfare in its administration. On Sunday, accompanied by Khammam District Collector Divakara T.S. and Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt, the Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development works across the Palair assembly constituency.
During his visit, the Minister laid foundation stones for a Girijan Bhavan worth ₹2 crore in the 23rd ward of Edulapuram municipality, a BT road from Mangalithanda to Dubbabanda constructed at ₹1.63 crore in Kusumanchi mandal, and a 100-KL overhead service reservoir (OHSR) with pipeline works worth ₹45 lakh in Jujjul Raopeta. He also inaugurated a new Gram Panchayat building constructed at a cost of ₹20 lakh in Mangalithanda and distributed Kalyana Lakshmi checks to 30 beneficiaries at his camp office in Kusumanchi.
Addressing the gatherings, Minister Ponguleti emphasized that the state government remains committed to delivering welfare benefits through schemes such as Indiramma housing, 200 units of free electricity, and fine rice distribution. Dismissing false rumors regarding the discontinuation of financial assistance for marriages, he reaffirmed that the government is actively implementing the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes to support poor families.
Highlighting current challenges, the Minister expressed concern over severe drinking water and electricity shortages caused by global El Niño weather patterns. He urged farmers to refrain from sowing a second crop due to the critical water and power scarcity, noting that electricity is unavailable on any trading platform even at ₹15 per unit. However, he assured farmers that the government will take all necessary measures to support and safeguard their standing first crop.
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