AP CM promises to make Vizag as the most favoured destination
Praising the people of Visakhapatnam for their strong resolve in overcoming hurdles caused by Cyclone Hudhud, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu promised to rebuild the port city into a modern one that could then become into the most favoured destination for investors and employees alike.
Addressing a gathering in the city after planting a sapling on Monday to launch the ‘Rejuvenating Vizag’ campaign, the chief minister said the city has a wonderful topography and sought people’s cooperation in converting it into the most sought after destination.
Later, Chandrababu launched a portal, developed by Pheonix IT Solutions, that maps the planted saplings and tracks their growth.
The port city will be rebuilt to make it more cyclone proof and all steps will be taken to help the city recover within hours of being hit by another cyclone, he said.
Announcing that he will be the chairman of the new Urban Development Authority, which is to be formed for the city development and take up its development in phases.
Cabinet Ministers Bojjala Gopalakrishna Reddy, Ch Ayyanna Patrudu, Palle Raghunadha Reddy, Ravella Kishore Babu, Kimidi Mrinalini, P Narayana and Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Visakhapatnam MP Khambampati Haribabu, Visakha East MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, District Collector N Yuvaraj, Joint Collector Pravin Kumar, GVMC Commissioner M Janaki and other officials were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister is scheduled to host a lunch for his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials at Kailasagiri after reviewing the restoration works there.
Later, Chandrababu launched a portal, developed by Pheonix IT Solutions, that maps the planted saplings and tracks their growth.
The port city will be rebuilt to make it more cyclone proof and all steps will be taken to help the city recover within hours of being hit by another cyclone, he said.
Announcing that he will be the chairman of the new Urban Development Authority, which is to be formed for the city development and take up its development in phases.
Cabinet Ministers Bojjala Gopalakrishna Reddy, Ch Ayyanna Patrudu, Palle Raghunadha Reddy, Ravella Kishore Babu, Kimidi Mrinalini, P Narayana and Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Visakhapatnam MP Khambampati Haribabu, Visakha East MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, District Collector N Yuvaraj, Joint Collector Pravin Kumar, GVMC Commissioner M Janaki and other officials were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister is scheduled to host a lunch for his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials at Kailasagiri after reviewing the restoration works there.
