Visakhapatnam mayor launches development projects in 17th ward

Visakhapatnam: Mayor Golagani Hari Venkata Kumari, along with Member of Parliament M.V.V. Satyanarayana and ward corporator Gedela Lavanya Nagaraju, set the foundation stones for several development projects in various areas of the 3rd zone 17th ward on Friday.

In her address, Venkata Kumari highlighted the remarkable progress achieved in Visakhapatnam under the leadership of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. She emphasised the government's dedication to improving basic infrastructure for the people of Visakha.

The projects initiated include the construction of a burial ground in the Sand Garden area of the 17th ward, with an estimated cost of Rs. 8.30 lakh for the ground floor. Additionally, modernisation works for Netaji Park were launched with an approximate budget of Rs. 17.19 lakh.

Speaking on the occasion, Satyanarayana praised the Chief Minister's successful implementation of development and welfare programmes. He noted that substantial investments are being made to transform Visakhapatnam into a beautiful and thriving city.

The event was attended by various dignitaries, including zonal commissioner Vijayalakshmi, GVMC engineering officials, and YSRC leaders.