Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Women, and Child Welfare, Danasari Anasuya laid the foundation stone for the construction of a high-level bridge across the Jampannavagu rivulet. The bridge will connect Butaram and Elishettipalle villages in Eturunagaram mandal at an estimated cost of ₹4.05 crore.
Speaking at the event, the Minister, fondly known as Seethakka, recalled the difficulties faced by the residents of Elishettipalle due to the frequent flooding of the Jampannavagu, stressing the urgent need for the bridge.
Prior to this event, the Minister visited the Sammakka-Saralamma tribal shrine at Medaram. She claimed that the State government had completed arrangements for the upcoming Medaram jatara to be held from February 21 to 24. “Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy, Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, and President Droupadi Murmu are expected to attend the jatara,” she said.
District Collector Ila Tripathi, ITDA PO Ankit, Additional Collector (Local Bodies) P. Srija, Additional Collector (Revenue) D. Venu Gopal, and other officials were present.
