Minister lays stone for reconstruction of ancient temple in Nellore
Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the ancient Sri Kondandarama Swami temple in Nellore district. During the event, he announced a broader initiative to develop 800 temples across the state and pledged to complete the long-delayed ASR Somasila High Level Canal project.
Why it matters
The announcement highlights the current government's focus on religious infrastructure development and its commitment to completing stalled irrigation projects in underdeveloped regions.
State Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy on Saturday laid foundation stone for the reconstruction of ancient Sri Kondandarama Swami temple in DC Palle village in SPSR Nellore district.
Addressing the gather at the event, the Minister announced plans to develop 800 temples in the State with a financial outlay of ₹1,100 crore.
Meanwhile, the Minister reiterated his resolve to complete Anam Sanjeeva Reddy (ASR) Somasila High Level Canal and bring water to the remote Marripadu mandal of Nellore district.
Mr Reddy recalled prolonged underdevelopment on various fronts in the mandal and said the NDA alliance regime was committed to ensuring overall development of the State's backward pockets.
The canal would be completed at any cost to quench the thirst of the parched Marripadu mandal, he said, adding that the project will soon “become a reality”.
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