‘Aadabidda Nidhi' scheme will be launched soon, says Minister
The Minister was speaking at the 'Suparipalana lo Tholi Adugu' programme in Durvesi village of Gadivemula mandal of Panyam Assembly Constituency of the district. Mr. Reddy said that though the Opposition made mockery of the 'Super Six', people had faith in the promises made by the NDA and elected it.
'We are implementing the 'Super Six' schemes and will start the free bus ride for women from August 15. Similarly, the 'Aadabidda Nidhi' scheme will also be launched soon,' he added. Under the 'Aadabidda Nidhi' scheme, eligible women aged between 18 and 59 years will receive ₹1,500 every month.
The Minister said that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is a leader who does not make false promises and fulfils the promise he makes. The State government will be providing ₹10,000 for identified temples under the 'Dhupa, Deepa, Naivedyam' scheme and in Nandyal district ₹43 crore has been sanctioned for 47 temples.
The Minister sanctioned ₹4 crore for development of the Sri Bugga Rameswara Swamy Temple in the district and said that a Sunkalamma temple in Durvasi temple would also be constructed. During his visit, Mr. Reddy offered prayers at Sri Durga Bogeswara Swamy temple and Sri Tripuramba Sameta Saleswara Swamy temple at Gadigarevula village in Gadivemula mandal.
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