Governor ESL Narasimhan calls upon youth to be part of Andhra Pradesh's growth

Vijayawada: Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan on Thursday said that the state government was gearing up to supply ration under public distribution system from this month to all the eligible who have applied for the cards. He called to the youth to participate in the development of the newborn state. The official Republic Day ceremony was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Thursday with Mr Narasimhan unfurling the National Flag and reviewing a colourful parade.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said the state was marching ahead on the path of progress with impressive economic growth. He said the state was making rapid strides in irrigation, industry and other sectors. Mr Narasimhan also spoke about the shift of administration from Hyderabad to the upcoming world-class capital city Amaravati. Tableaux of various government departments attracted the visitors.

Earlier, he took salute from contingents of the Central Reserve Police Force, Andhra Pradesh Special Police and National Cadet Corps among others. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu attended the event and the tableaux of various government departments highlighted welfare and development schemes of the state. Mr Narasimhan later returned to Hyderabad to take part in the Republic Day parade in Telangana state.