
Kondapalli Srinivas
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Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSMEs and Rural Development Kondapalli Srinivas has submitted key proposals to the Centre, aimed at boosting sustainable livelihoods for rural communities and decentralising industrial growth in backward regions.
In a meeting with Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Monday, Mr. Srinivas urged to support micro-enterprises and food processing units in Amaravati and CRDA villages.
He emphasized the need to provide alternative livelihoods to over 29,000 farmers and landless workers affected by the capital region land pooling scheme. Many of these families are part of SHGs.
The proposals include setting up a ₹37.5 crore Lakhpati Didi Industrial Park and Livelihood Tech Centre in Vijayawada, and a ₹20 crore LTC at Mothadaka in CRDA to promote value-added Guntur chilli and pickle products, creating over 45,000 livelihood opportunities for rural women.
During another meeting with Union Coal and Mines Minister Kishan Reddy in New Delhi, Mr. Srinivas proposed the establishment of a NALCO-based greenfield aluminium smelter in Vizianagaram. Highlighting its proximity to Odisha’s Damanjodi alumina refinery, he argued it would reduce logistics costs and generate massive employment in one of India’s aspirational districts.
Published – July 15, 2025 03:51 am IST