Khammam: After Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao made an announcement on constituting a new district with Kothagudem as the district headquarters, officials have swung into action to acquire government lands to construct buildings and set up offices of various government departments.
The Telangana government had already declared setting up of a super specialty hospital and a medical college which would serve the employees of the SCCL.
The government also evolved a plan for the comprehensive development of the proposed Kothagudem district. About 120 acres had been identified to set up government offices and for other purposes.
Two new industrial zones have also been planned in the new district proposed to generate employment.
Meanwhile, the SCCL has intensified its operations in the open cast mines in the district to unearth more coal to cater to the needs of new thermal power units.
People from various other places in Khammam district reach Kothagudem in large numbers to sell and buy household articles and for various other purposes everyday.
Hundreds of people, affected due to various ailments, also visit Kothagudem for medical treatment pushing the place into demand.
