Andhra Pradesh: Supply material to beneficiaries

Amaravati: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy instructed the officials to support with construction materials those who opt to build houses on their own and ensure they are provided with steel, cement and other construction materials at lower price. He asked the officials to focus on providing water and electricity facilities in Jagananna colonies so that the construction works would be expedited. He said the focus should be on solving the problems related to house sites which are in legal disputes and added that officials should not compromise on quality in construction of houses.

Th Chief Minister reviewed housing and infrastructure development in Jagananna colonies besides felicitation of volunteers in recognition of their services.

He directed the officials to ensure the width of roads in Jagananna colonies should not be less than 20 feet. He examined the designs for development of infrastructure facilities such as roads drainage, electricity facility in colonies and suggested changes.

In the review, it has been decided to give awards to volunteers under three categories – Seva Vajra, Seva Ratna and Seva Mitra — on the eve of Ugadi in recognition of their services. Seva Mitra will be awarded for 2,18,115 volunteers who served for over one year without any complaints. Seva Ratna award would be conferred on 4,000 volunteers who would be selected at the rate of five volunteers from each mandal, five volunteers from each municipality and 10 volunteers from each corporation. Seva Vajra award would be given to 875 volunteers who would be selected at the rate of 5 each from an Assembly constituency.

Volunteers will be selected based on the efficiency shown in door-to-door survey, distribution of pensions, implementation of home delivery services and in activities related to pension card, rice card, health card, etc., A financial incentive of Rs 10,000 would be given to Seva Mitras, Rs 20,000 to Seva Ratnas and Rs 30,000 to Seva Vajras. The Chief Minister inspected the medals, certificate and badges to be awarded to volunteers.

Panchayati raj minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, housing minister Cherukuvada Ranganatha Raju, municipal and urban development special chief secretary Y Srilakshmi, housing secretary Ajay Jain and other officials were present.