Minister urges people to take active part in Swachh Andhra programme

Visakhapatnam: Tribal welfare minister G Sandhya Rani appealed to the public to get actively involved in the Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra programme. The minister inaugurated the programme at Salur in Parvathipuram-Manyam district on Saturday and took part in cleaning the road. She also joined a rally and formed a human chain as part of the programme.Speaking on the occasion, Sandhya Rani said that chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu initiated the Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra programme with the goal to make the state clean and green. "The programme aims to create empowered citizens and a cleaner state. It strives for a healthier, wealthier Andhra Pradesh and seeks to improve the liveability index. The initiative fosters a circular economy and boosts tourism. Moreover, aligning with national priorities, such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, helps in improving rankings at local, state, and national levels. I appeal to all sections of the society to get involved in achieving the aims and objectives of the state," said the minister.Earlier, the minister garlanded the statue of TDP founder and former chief minister N T Rama Rao on the occasion of his death anniversary. She also distributed nutrition kits and play material to children at the Anganwadi centres.