Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Minister Ponnam outlines phased development plans for Suraram village
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited Suraram village to hear residents’ concerns.
People asked for better water, electricity, roads, drainage and transport.
The minister told officials to act quickly on these requests.
A new bus route through Suraram is expected to start within two days.
A bridge and several road projects are also planned.
Some development work worth about Rs 60 lakh has already been completed.
The village received 158 new ration cards, and 1,230 names were added.
Residents were also asked to apply for pensions and check voter-list details.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed welfare and development needs in Suraram village.
Officials were directed to address petitions on water, electricity, drainage, roads and infrastructure.
A bus service between Huzurabad and Hanumakonda via Suraram is expected within two days.
Plans include a bridge to Poladpalli and road works linking Suraram with Veeranarayanpur.
The minister said Rs 60 lakh in works were completed and 158 ration cards distributed.
- Who
- State Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, officials, village representatives and Suraram residents.
- What
- A village development review was held, with directions issued for infrastructure, transport and welfare measures.
- When
- Saturday; the proposed bus service is expected to begin within two days.
- Where
- Suraram village in Elkathurthi mandal, with planned connections to Huzurabad, Hanumakonda, Poladpalli and Veeranarayanpur.
- Why
- To address residents’ petitions and prioritize the village’s remaining development and welfare needs.
- Minister
- Ponnam Prabhakar
- Location
- Suraram village, Elkathurthi mandal
- Proposed bus route
- Huzurabad–Hanumakonda via Suraram
- Bus launch timeline
- Within two days, according to officials
- Completed development works
- Approximately Rs 60 lakh
- Ration cards distributed
- 158 new cards
- New ration-card names added
- 1,230