Focus on tourism, aim for 15 per cent growth in Palnadu: Lanka Dinakar

State 20-Point Programme Committee Chairperson Lanka Dinakar directed officials to work towards achieving a 15 per cent growth rate in Palnadu district.
Addressing a review meeting with department heads at the Collectorate in Narasaraopet on Wednesday, he emphasised the untapped potential of tourism in the region, highlighting the scope for temple tourism, Buddhist heritage sites, and scenic spots like Nagarjuna Sagar and Kondaveedu Fort.
Dinakar urged the preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) to attract government funding and private investment in tourism. He reviewed multiple departments including Agriculture, Housing, Animal Husbandry, DWMA, and Rural Development, stressing the need to implement Central and State welfare schemes effectively.
He called for the expansion of natural farming from 50,000 to 1.25 lakh acres and increased awareness on the PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Expressing concern over non-functional water taps under the Jal Jeevan Mission, he questioned the rationale behind incomplete infrastructure projects.
Dinakar instructed officials to promote the PM Surya Ghar solar scheme, ensure the benefits of schemes like PM Vishwakarma and drone subsidies reach eligible beneficiaries, and curb misappropriation in free rice distribution. District Collector P. Arun Babu, meanwhile, assured steps to deliver services efficiently and eliminate poverty through proper implementation of the 20-Point Programme.

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