Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Officials push cleanliness for district development
In Markapuram and Nandyal, officials are working hard to make their districts cleaner and better.
In Markapuram, the collector and MLA had a big meeting with villagers to talk about how important it is to keep things clean.
They shared that they have already built many roads and improved the hospital.
They also have plans to make the area a big place for growing fruits and vegetables and to attract industries.
The villagers welcomed the officials with drums and flowers, showing their support.
In Nandyal, the collector had a meeting with municipal officials to make sure that all six municipalities in the district do well in a cleanliness competition called Swachh Survekshan-2025.
She told them to focus on keeping public places clean, managing waste properly, and making sure everyone has access to toilets.
She also asked them to prepare for the upcoming summer and to create more job opportunities for women.
Collector P Raja Babu emphasized the importance of cleanliness for respect and recognition in Markapuram.
The first constituency-level Gram Sabha was held in Tippayapalem, Markapuram district, with MLA Kandula Narayana Reddy highlighting achievements like 119 km of cement roads and hospital upgrades.
Plans in Markapuram include developing the region as a horticulture hub and attracting industrial establishments.
Villagers welcomed officials with drums and flowers, showing support for the district's development in Markapuram.
Collector G Rajakumari directed officials in Nandyal to improve Swachh Survekshan-2025 rankings by focusing on systematic planning and effective implementation of sanitation measures.
- Who
- Collector P Raja Babu, MLA Kandula Narayana Reddy, Collector G Rajakumari, villagers, municipal officials
- What
- Gram Sabha meeting and review meeting on cleanliness and development
- When
- Monday and Tuesday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Tippayapalem in Markapuram mandal, Markapuram district, Nandyal district
- Why
- To promote cleanliness, district development, community participation, and improved Swachh Survekshan rankings
- Location
- Markapuram and Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
- Event
- Swachh Sankranti - Viksit Bharat Gram Sabha and Swachh Survekshan-2025 review meeting
- Key Figures
- Collector P Raja Babu, MLA Kandula Narayana Reddy, Collector G Rajakumari
- Achievements
- 119 km cement roads, upgraded hospital, improved municipal services
- Future Plans
- Horticulture hub, industrial establishment, improved Swachh Survekshan rankings