Nellore district president and MLC Beeda Ravichandra—DC file

NELLORE: Telugu Desam (TD) Nellore district president and MLC Beeda Ravichandra has assured efforts to secure `50 lakh for the development of the Udayagiri wood carving centre, which has earned recognition not only across Andhra Pradesh but also at the national level.


Inspecting the Common Facility Service Centre (CFSC) at Udayagiri along with local leaders, Ravichandra expressed surprise and delight at the exquisite craftsmanship of the wood carving products. He said the unique products were being presented as gifts to distinguished guests, reflecting the rich artistic heritage of Udayagiri.

He said the centre was providing livelihood opportunities to more than 300 economically disadvantaged minority women. With the construction of improved and modern facilities, the centre could expand its activities and generate employment for many more women.

Ravichandra said he would coordinate with local MLA Kakarla Suresh and take up the matter with the district collector to mobilise `50 lakh for the centre's development.

He recalled that the district collector and Nellore MPs Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and Beeda Masthan Rao Yadav had already extended financial support for the initiative.

Stating that the objective was to transform the Udayagiri wood carving centre into a major livelihood hub, he said efforts would be made to expand its capacity


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