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ECI extends SIR deadline in Andhra Pradesh; final electoral rolls to be published on October 30

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ECI extends SIR deadline in Andhra Pradesh; final electoral rolls to be published on October 30

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has sanctioned ₹50,000 crore for infrastructure development initiatives across Andhra Pradesh, according to Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana. The Minister, who conducted a tour of nine divisions in Nellore on Wednesday, inaugurated projects worth ₹4 crore and highlighted the rapid progress of development works in the 123 municipalities of the state.

Notable initiatives include providing tap connections to every household, supplying water from the Sangam Barrage by the year-end, and completing underground drainage projects estimated at ₹800 crore by June 2027 to eradicate mosquitoes and create a clean city. Narayana inaugurated NTR Park in the fourth division, an air-conditioned community hall, and a park at Jagadeesh Nagar, offering affordable rent for the community.

The Minister emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing civic amenities and creating a pleasant living environment for residents through these infrastructure projects.

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