₹920 Crore Allocated for Rural Road Development in Prakasam District
Government allocates ₹920 crore to build rural roads in combined Prakasam district
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The Andhra Pradesh government has allocated ₹920 crore for rural road construction in combined Prakasam district over the next three years under the Integrated Horticultural Development Project (IHDP). This initiative aims to enhance irrigation, horticulture, and road connectivity, creating job opportunities for local youth.
- 01The funding will be utilized for developing rural roads, irrigation, and horticulture in Prakasam and Markapuram districts.
- 02Priority projects include Veligonda phase-2 and works at Korishapadu and Paleru reservoir.
- 03The initiative is expected to transform the region into a horticulture hub, boosting local employment.
- 04Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy emphasized the importance of quality construction in ongoing projects.
- 05In addition to road development, various educational initiatives are being funded, including new hostels and study circles.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a significant allocation of ₹920 crore for the construction of rural roads in combined Prakasam district, set to be implemented over the next three years through the Integrated Horticultural Development Project (IHDP). This funding will support the development of irrigation systems, horticulture crops, and improved road connectivity in the region. Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy highlighted that the project will prioritize rural road development, alongside key initiatives such as Veligonda phase-2 and the Korishapadu and Paleru reservoir works. The IHDP aims to transform the area into a horticulture hub, thereby creating direct and indirect job opportunities for local youth. In related developments, the Minister inspected the construction of a ₹6 crore SC Girls Hostel in Ongole and announced plans for additional educational facilities under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY). The government is also investing in the repair of existing hostels and establishing new study circles to enhance educational opportunities.
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The rural road development is expected to improve infrastructure, enhance agricultural productivity, and create job opportunities in the region.
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