Exhorts people to support municipal staff on every third Saturday which will be observed as Swachh Andhra Day

Declaring that the third Saturday of every month will be observed as Swachh Andhra Day, Naidu urged the public to support municipal workers in keeping their surroundings clean. He stressed the importance of segregating dry and wet waste and praised efforts to curb the use of single-use plastics, citing health hazards associated with plastic pollution.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called on every citizen to actively participate in achieving the goal of a Swachh Andhra, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation.

Speaking at the Swarnandhra-Swachh Andhra program in Tanuku, West Godavari district, the Chief Minister stressed that maintaining cleanliness in homes, schools, colleges, government offices, public spaces, and places of worship is a shared responsibility.

Naidu emphasized that every citizen must take an oath to keep Andhra Pradesh clean. Criticizing the previous administration for failing to manage waste, he noted that the NDA government inherited 85 lakh metric tons of garbage. He inspected the vegetable market in Tanuku, where improper disposal of waste has led to pollution. Highlighting waste-to-energy solutions, he explained that new composting technology can convert one ton of waste into compost daily.

Reflecting on his political journey, Naidu recalled that on March 15, 1978, 45 years ago he first entered the legislative assembly. Expressing gratitude for the unique honor of serving the people, he reiterated his commitment to abringing reforms and good governance.

Mangalagiri sanitation workers to receive swift govt support: Lokesh

Minister for IT, Electronics, and Education, Nara Lokesh, has assured the sanitary workers of Mangalagiri that their issues will be addressed on a priority basis. Engaging with them near a tea stall as part of the Swarnandhra-Swachandhra initiative, the minister acknowledged their contributions and pledged immediate action to improve their working conditions.

Highlighting the crucial role of sanitation workers, Lokesh stated that while the rest of the state sleeps, these workers remain awake to ensure cleanliness. Recognizing their efforts, he noted that Mangalagiri has witnessed significant improvements in sanitation management over the past ten months. He also emphasized the need for greater public awareness to maintain clean streets and public spaces.

Expressing his vision to make Mangalagiri the cleanest city in the country, Lokesh urged citizens to cooperate with sanitation workers. He revealed that the state government has allocated Rs 90 lakh for sanitation infrastructure, ensuring that the necessary tools and equipment are available for maintenance.

During the interaction, sanitary workers raised concerns about the increasing workload due to the region's capital status. They requested additional manpower and vehicles, to which Lokesh assured immediate action.

Addressing grievances regarding access to government welfare schemes, the minister clarified that previous confusion due to APCAS has been resolved with the corporation's merger, ensuring that all entitled benefits reach the workers.

The workers also requested better housing facilities, dedicated washrooms for female employees, the construction of an ESI hospital, and issuance of identity cards. In response, Lokesh committed to constructing six washrooms in the first phase and launching an underground drainage system with underwater pipelines by June, with completion targeted within a year and a half.