Naidu instructed municipalities to regularly clean roads, tackle air pollution, and transition to self-sufficient energy for street lighting.
Published Jun 29, 2025 | 9:34 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 29, 2025 | 9:34 AM
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at a Municipal Review meeting.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday, 28 June, called for an all-out focus on cleanliness, disease prevention, and improved urban infrastructure as the monsoon season approaches. In a review with the Municipal Administration Department, he urged officials to prevent water contamination and mosquito-borne diseases, stressing the need for clean drainage systems and regulated poultry waste disposal. He also proposed a dedicated poultry waste management policy linked to the circular economy.
The chief minister emphasised the need to uplift the beneficiaries under the Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) by enhancing product quality, providing skill development, and tapping into online marketplaces. He reiterated the importance of transparency in municipal spending and completing civic works, like roads, on time.
Naidu instructed municipalities to regularly clean roads, tackle air pollution, and transition to self-sufficient energy for street lighting. He highlighted the continued support for Anna Canteens and welcomed public contributions.
Addressing legacy waste, Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) usage, and the welfare of outsourced workers, he criticised mismanagement by the previous government and demanded swift reforms. He also pushed for the effective utilisation of central funds, including ₹5,800 crore from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and ₹3,000 crore under Swachh Bharat.
Municipal Administration Minister Narayana and senior officials were present during the detailed review session.
