Hyderabad: Telangana Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) said a master plan for village development was vital for rural progress.
She launched the construction of a veg and non-veg market at Eturunagaram on Saturday. The Rs 1 crore project aims to boost trade and improve civic facilities. Seethakka said only a structured master plan could ensure steady and balanced village development.
Eturunagaram grows into a regional hub
Seethakka recalled that Eturunagaram had evolved from a small village into a growing town. It now serves as a centre for six mandals across two states. Therefore, the government prepared a detailed plan to develop the mandal in all sectors.
She announced that the new bus depot would cost Rs 7.5 crore. Officials, she said, aimed to complete it before the upcoming Medaram Jatara. In addition, engineers had already finished Rs 2.5 crore worth of cement roads and installed central lighting.
Furthermore, Seethakka said the government would soon declare Eturunagaram a municipality. Land had also been allotted for a weekly market to strengthen local trade. However, she added that the area had seen little progress in the past decade. She promised full-scale development in the coming months.
Collector praises teamwork
Meanwhile, District Collector Diwakar TS said officials worked for eight months to start the market construction. He described the foundation ceremony as a milestone for Eturunagaram.
He said Mulugu and Eturunagaram were now turning into key towns in the district. In addition, a new stadium would soon come up in Eturunagaram. Library Chairman Banothu Ravichander, Market Committee Chairperson Rega Kalyani, Executive Engineer Ajay Kumar, Dr Varaprasad, and several other officials attended the event.
Finally, Seethakka said that planned growth through the master plan would transform Eturunagaram into a model town for rural Telangana.