Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Minister Stresses Democratic Values and Development at Atmakur Meeting
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy attended the final meeting of the Atmakur Mandal Parishad.
He thanked its members for serving people during their five-year term.
He said elected positions are temporary, but public service and democratic values should continue.
He also discussed problems caused by dry weather.
Farmers were advised to choose crops based on available water and weather conditions.
Officials were told to coordinate on farming and irrigation support.
The government is working on roads, a bypass, housing sites and public buildings in the area.
The Minister said public issues should receive more attention than political disagreements.
Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy praised Atmakur Mandal Parishad members after their five-year tenure.
He said the coalition government prioritizes the Constitution and democratic values over political considerations.
The Minister urged farmers to reduce paddy cultivation in water-scarce areas and adopt suitable dryland crops.
About Rs 6.50 crore was sanctioned for an Atmakur rural four-lane bypass, with related works estimated at Rs 9 crore.
Officials were directed to address drinking water, roads, irrigation and housing needs without political discrimination.
- Who
- Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Atmakur Mandal Parishad members and local officials.
- What
- The Minister addressed democratic values, agricultural challenges, infrastructure projects and public welfare measures.
- When
- Friday, during the final general body meeting of the Mandal Parishad’s five-year tenure.
- Where
- Atmakur mandal and Atmakur town in Nellore.
- Why
- To review local development and agricultural issues and emphasize constitutional values and public service.
Minister’s Position
Opposition Criticism
Absence from Zilla Parishad meeting
Minister’s Position
The Minister said public issues should take priority over political angles and defended the importance of public service and constitutional values.
Opposition Criticism
Opposition members criticized his non-attendance at the previous day’s Zilla Parishad meeting.
- Minister
- Anam Ramanarayana Reddy
- Government cited
- Coalition government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- Bypass funding
- Rs 6.50 crore sanctioned for a four-lane bypass in Atmakur rural limits
- Estimated bypass works
- Rs 9 crore for dividers, lighting and beautification
- House-site proposal
- Three cents in rural areas and two cents in urban areas for eligible beneficiaries
- Bhavitha building cost
- Rs 28 lakh
- MEO building cost
- Rs 58 lakh