Andhra Pradesh: Minister stresses on roads, welfare in tribal villages
Deccan ChronicleInaugurating a new ₹1.75 crore building at the Tribal Welfare Girls' Ashram School premises in Pachipenta, Sandhya Rani wanted road construction prioritised to tribal villages, whose people depend on “doli” for transporting their ill and infirm to hospitals. She pointed out that a substantial ₹2,500 crore have been allocated for developing 2,000 roads in tribal villages within Andhra Pradesh, particularly those on hilltops and in interior areas. The minister pointed out that in addition to roads, they are starting rural health centres, referred to as container hospitals, to meet healthcare requirements in tribal villages. Further, she wanted expeditious provision of additional facilities at ashram schools to safeguard tribal students during harsh winter conditions.Sandhya Rani sought revision in the food menu for tribal students residing in hostels, apart from distribution of new plates, glasses, blankets and bed linen to them for enhancing their comfort.
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