Pawan holds Maata-Manthi with Ravivalasa villagers

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan interacted with residents of Ravivalasa village in the Tekkali constituency of Srikakulam district on Thursday as part of Maata-Manthi (a conversation), an initiative by the Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (PR&RD) Department aimed at involving citizens in the development of villages and understanding their issues firsthand.
In a message on 'X,' 'Maata-Manthi-a New Era in Participatory Rural Development. Technology has united the world in a global village where miles could be reached in moments and conversations flow effortlessly. With the intention of directly involving citizens in the development of villages and understanding their issues firsthand.'
The villagers of Ravivalasa were brought to a theatre in Tekkali. Through a live video conference from the Camp Office, Mr. Kalyan interacted with them and heard their concerns, suggestions, and developmental needs .
Mr. Kalyan said, 'Issues that could be resolved immediately were addressed with the officials present. Required approvals were given instantly. For matters that require more time, the respective departments were requested to take them up with defined timelines for execution'.
Mr. Kalyan further added that he was deeply moved by the enthusiasm and clarity with which the people of Ravivalasa came forward to convey their hopes and concerns. He said: 'I observed that the people did not just speak but took ownership of the future of their village, reflecting the true spirit of democracy.'
The Deputy Chief Minister asserted that the Maata-Manthi initiative was not just a programme but a step forward in realising the vision of Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wherein the voice of every village is heard and respected.
Mr. Kalyan thanked Agriculture Minister and Tekkali MLA K. Atchannaidu, officials of the PR&RD and Rural Water Supply Departments, and the people of Ravivalasa for making the effort meaningful.

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