SRIKAKULAM: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday reaffirmed the commitment of the TDP-led NDA government to curb migration from Srikakulam district by focusing on the development of irrigation and industries. Sharing his vision for growth in the district and the state with reporters in Srikakulam, Ram Mohan Naidu stated, “We are advancing with a focus on completing the Vamsadhara Phase 2 works by June 2025 and linking the Vamsadhara and Nagavali Rivers.”
Additionally, he mentioned that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is underway for a coastal corridor connecting Bhogapuram Airport to Mulapeta Port, alongside plans for a new airport in Srikakulam. “Plans are also in place to establish a titanium complex in the district,” he revealed. This initiative aims to enhance the economic landscape of the region by attracting investments and creating job opportunities for the local population.
He thanked the people of the district for the warm reception given to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during his recent visit and elaborated on his development goals for Srikakulam. The minister emphasized the importance of infrastructure and industry in retaining local talent and reducing migration from the district, which has been a pressing issue.
Lambasting the previous YSRC government, he alleged, “The previous government neglected irrigation and industrial projects in the district, failing to allocate even a single paisa for the four major rivers—Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Mahendra Tanaya, and Bahuda—to expand irrigation.” Ram Mohan Naidu’s remarks reflect the TDP’s strategy to address local grievances and promote sustainable development in Srikakulam.
