Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Welfare, development top Krishna district priorities, says Ravindra
On Saturday, Krishna district celebrated the 80th Independence Day.
The celebration took place at the Police Parade Grounds in Machilipatnam.
A minister named Kollu Ravindra raised the National Flag.
He said the government wants to help every family in the district.
The government is building houses for poor families under the 'Housing for All' programme.
It also helps self-help groups so women can earn a living.
Schools, hospitals, roads, drinking water and drainage are being improved.
Students get help paying for their education.
Police officers received medals and workers got certificates for good service.
Students also performed cultural shows at the celebration.
Minister Kollu Ravindra said the government gives top priority to welfare and development in Krishna district.
He hoisted the National Flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Police Parade Grounds in Machilipatnam.
Housing construction is being accelerated under the 'Housing for All' programme during 2026-27.
Special focus areas include housing for the poor, women's economic empowerment, education, healthcare and rural infrastructure.
Police personnel received medals, government employees got appreciation certificates, and students presented cultural programmes.
- Who
- Minister for Mines and Geology and Excise Kollu Ravindra, along with In-charge Collector M Naveen and Superintendent of Police V Vidyasagar Naidu
- What
- 80th Independence Day celebrations, including flag hoisting, a police parade, and announcements on welfare and development priorities
- When
- Saturday, at the 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Where
- Police Parade Grounds in Machilipatnam, Krishna district
- Why
- To celebrate Independence Day and highlight the government's commitment to welfare and development reaching every eligible family
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Venue
- Police Parade Grounds, Machilipatnam, Krishna district
- Chief Guest
- Kollu Ravindra, Minister for Mines and Geology and Excise
- Flag Hoisted By
- Minister Ravindra, In-charge Collector M Naveen, SP V Vidyasagar Naidu
- Key Programme
- Housing for All accelerated during 2026-27
- Priority Areas
- Housing for poor, women's empowerment, education, healthcare, rural infrastructure
- Highlights
- Pigeon and balloon release, felicitations, medals for police, cultural programmes and tableaux