Disappearing indigo factories in Neelapalli
This article provides a historical overview of various landmarks and figures in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh. It covers the decline of indigo factories in Neelapalli, the career of actor Jonnalagadda Venkata Somayajulu, and the administrative history of the Rajahmundry municipality and local educational institutions.
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There are several indigo factories in the Amalapuram taluk, of which seven employ 30 men or more in the season. Those at Velanakapalli and Ayinavalli employ 75 and 150 hands respectively, according to Godavari District Gazetteer written by F.R. Hemingway. In Neelapalli in Yanam town, locals worked in the indigo units and the remains of the indigo factories have disappeared in recent years as claimed by the residents of Yanam.
The article is a factual compilation of historical records and biographical data without political commentary.
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