Kurnool: Kurnool district collector P. Ranjit Basha said that three major and medium industrial units will be established in the district, with a total investment of Rs. 690 crore.
Speaking at the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, where he unfurled the national flag at the police parade grounds in the city, he highlighted plans to set up MSME parks in all constituencies to support local entrepreneurs. He emphasised the state government’s focus on the development of Orvakal airport and enhancing road and railway connectivity in the district.
Ranjit Basha also shared that the district had secured the top position in housing construction across the state, having completed 918 units between January 1 and 21. He assured that the pending NTR housing project would be completed by March.
The district also saw the launch of 11 Anna Canteens — five in Kurnool, three in Adoni, two in Yemmiganur, and one in Gudur. Additionally, he mentioned that the district ranked first in road works, having completed 766 out of the 830 proposed works, with an investment of Rs. 67.58 crore.
In Nandyal, collector G. Rajakumari, who hoisted the national flag, discussed the district’s initiatives to assist farmers through technology, including the provision of 40 drones with a 50% subsidy. She also highlighted the implementation of a mid-day meal programme for 5,700 students from 21 colleges studying intermediate, which began on January 4.
She mentioned the ongoing completion of 856 out of 1,026 proposed road works, with an investment of Rs. 72 crore under the Palle Panduga scheme. She also noted that in the previous financial year, 7,569 MSMEs were initiated with an investment of Rs. 337 crore. She emphasised the district’s potential in tourism and ongoing efforts to develop the sector.
In Ongole, district collector A. Thameem Ansaria outlined the establishment of 24 employability skill training centres across the district, alongside a skill hub in Ongole.
She revealed a proposal to set up a furniture cluster in the district with an investment of Rs. 10 crore under the MSE-CDP scheme to promote exports. Ansaria also discussed plans to complete the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project by 2026, with a funding of Rs. 507 crore, which will benefit around 1.19 lakh acres of land.
