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Safe drinking water, housing for all tribals by 2027: CM N Chandrababu Naidu
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Vijayawada: Assertingt hat the coalition government is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of tribal communities, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has stated that efforts are on to ensure that every tribal family has access to safe drinking water and housing by 2027.
The Chief Minister said the state government has allocated Rs 4,764 crore for the comprehensive development of 27.39 lakh tribals in the state.
Special focus has been placed through the Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) on improving living standards, infrastructure, employment, livelihoods and skill development.
The Chief Minister recalled that the international airport at Bhogapuram had been named after Manyam Veerudu Alluri Sitarama Raju, honouring the legendary freedom-fighter.
With extensive greenery, forests and natural landscapes, tribal areas have enormous potential for tourism, the Chief Minister said.