The government is not against Amaravati farmers, as it will take care of their interests too, but they cannot stall the growth of other areas, the Minister makes it clear
The government is not against Amaravati farmers, as it will take care of their interests too, but they cannot stall the growth of other areas, the Minister makes it clear
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development S. Appala Raju has said that Srikakulam district will be the biggest beneficiary if Visakhapatnam is made the Executive Capital.
“It will provide employment to thousands of people from the district and prevent migration of people to other places,” Mr. Appala Raju told The Hindu on Tuesday.
He said more than five lakh people from the district had migrated to other places in the absence of livelihood opportunities in the North Andhra region, he said.
Economic activity
“Making Visakhapatnam the Executive capital will spur economic activity in Srikakulam as it is located at a distance of hardly 100 km from the Port City. Moreover, the international airport proposed at Bhogapuram is close to the Pydibhimavaram-Ranasthalam Industrial Zone. This stretch will attract more investments and provide livelihood opportunities,” the Minister said.
“Reputed medical and educational institutions will foray into the region. Tourism will also improve significantly. Land values will go up benefiting farmers,” said Mr. Appala Raju.
“We are not against Amaravati farmers. The government will take care of their interests too. That is why, the Legislative capital will continue in Amaravati. They cannot prevent the growth of other places to protect the real estate interests,” the Minister said.
“People of other States will also appreciate as Visakhapatnam has cosmopolitan culture, which is needed for anybody to make the city their home. The fastest developing city will help industrialists invest in their ventures. All these factors have made the government propose Visakhapatnam as the Executive capital,” Mr. Appala Raju said.
