Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Anantapur MP and Collector Review District Development Projects
Anantapur’s MP and District Collector held a meeting about development work in the district.
They checked how government schemes were being carried out.
They said drinking water must be protected because El Niño conditions could reduce water availability.
Farmers were advised to consider crops that need less water.
Officials also reviewed money approved for local construction and development projects.
The committee ordered an inquiry-based process that could lead to the Trellis School losing its license.
Uniforms were given to hostel students.
Officials also discussed school inspections, RO water plants, traffic at Rudrampeta Junction, and water stagnation near Kallur ROB.
MP Ambika Lakshminarayana and Collector O Anand chaired a DISHA meeting at the Zilla Parishad office on Wednesday.
The meeting reviewed implementation of 108 Centrally Sponsored Schemes and local development priorities.
Officials reported that Rs. 12.54 crore was sanctioned for 154 works under MP local area development funds.
Drinking water security was prioritized amid severe El Niño conditions, with monitoring of Jal Jeevan Mission records and promotion of drought-resistant crops.
The committee ordered action regarding the Trellis School controversy and reviewed infrastructure problems at Rudrampeta Junction and Kallur ROB.
- Who
- Anantapur MP Ambika Lakshminarayana, District Collector O Anand, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Boya Girijamma, and district officials.
- What
- A District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting reviewed government schemes, funding, water security, education, and infrastructure.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- The Zilla Parishad office in Anantapur.
- Why
- To improve coordination between elected representatives and administrators and address district development priorities.
- Meeting
- District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting
- Schemes reviewed
- 108 Centrally Sponsored Schemes
- Local development funding
- Rs. 12.54 crore sanctioned for 154 works under MP local area development funds
- Additional funding
- The annual Rs. 50 crore Rayalaseema Backward Districts Development Fund was restored
- Water priority
- Drinking water security and monitoring of Jal Jeevan Mission digital records
- Student support
- 5,000 ONGC-sponsored uniforms distributed to hostel students
- Education action
- The District Educational Officer was directed to initiate license cancellation proceedings based on inquiry findings concerning Trellis School