Khammam, Aug.26 : Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy stated that providing basic infrastructure and ensuring the welfare of merged villages in the Khammam Municipal Corporation remain top priorities for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration. Accompanied by District Collector Divakara T.S., the Minister toured Kai Kondayi Gudem (Division 1) and Danavayi Gudem (Division 59) on Wednesday to lay foundation stones for development projects worth ₹212.25 lakh.
The works inaugurated include internal CC road construction valued at ₹100 lakh funded by the Stambhadri Urban Development Authority (SUDA) in Division 1, along with CC roads worth ₹112.25 lakh under SUDA funds in Division 59. Addressing the gathering, Minister Ponguleti highlighted that during its initial tenure, the government has launched extensive welfare schemes, including fine rice distribution, free power up to 200 units, and free RTC bus transport for women. He noted that over ₹12.83 crore has been sanctioned for Division 1 alone, marking an unprecedented funding allocation since the corporation’s inception, while assuring that remaining infrastructural gaps will be addressed in phases.
Elaborating on housing welfare, the Minister announced that the government has sanctioned 4.5 lakh Indiramma houses in the first phase and an additional 2.5 lakh houses in the second phase. He emphasized that Indiramma houses will be allotted strictly based on eligibility without any discrimination based on caste, religion, or political affiliation. Minister Ponguleti instructed officials to ensure high-quality, timely completion of internal roads, while Collector Divakara T.S. reaffirmed that no compromise would be tolerated on construction standards. SUDA Chairman Puvvalla Durga Prasad, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) N. Srinivas, Housing Project Director Bhukya Srinivas, and local officials attended the event.
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