Expedite TIDCO houses completion: Bharath
By : P.V Prasad
Update: 2024-06-29 17:50 GMT
Kurnool:Industries minister T.G. Bharath directed the authorities to prepare a ward-wise list and provide details of those eligible for the 10,000 TIDCO houses sanctioned on the Jagannatha Gattu near Kurnool city. On Saturday, he reviewed the situation with officials of various departments at the state guest house. He inquired about additional funds required to complete the houses and directed steps to be taken to establish infrastructure quickly so people can live in those houses.
Bharath emphasised the need for better sanitation management in Kurnool city streets and regular cleaning of canals. He acknowledged the lack of proper staff and financial resources in the sanitation department and the minister said that he would discuss the issue with the municipal minister to resolve these problems.
The minister ordered irrigation officials to take immediate steps to remove hyacinth from the KC Canal. He directed the superintending engineer of irrigation to devise alternative ways for a permanent water solution to ensure people in Kurnool Assembly constituency do not face drinking water problems. Additionally, he announced plans to hold meetings with MLAs from various assembly constituencies regarding irrigation projects in the district.
Bharath said efforts would be made to establish a hostel for minority students in Kurnool city, addressing concerns about distance. He asked for an immediate verification of the capacity of school buildings over ten years old and preparation of a report. Necessary repairs were ordered to be carried out promptly. Officials from the Municipal Corporation, irrigation, housing, and other wings participated in the review meeting.