GUNTUR: Mangalagiri is undergoing major development in infrastructure, healthcare, and spiritual sectors under the leadership of HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
On Thursday, he announced a Rs 1,138 crore underground drainage project covering 540 km, a Rs 414.93 crore drinking water project spanning 436 km, and a Rs 137 crore stormwater drainage system.
A 100-bed hospital worth Rs 47 crore and the redevelopment of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, including an Eco Park, are also part of the transformation.
Officials have been directed to start work by May and complete it within 18 months.
The Underground Drainage (UGD) project aims to improve sanitation and waste management in the Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC) region, excluding six capital villages.
The drinking water project ensures a clean and uninterrupted supply, while the stormwater drainage system is designed to prevent flooding and enhance urban resilience. Lokesh stressed the importance of coordinating underground gas and power line installations to avoid repeated road excavations in the future.
Healthcare infrastructure in Mangalagiri is set for a major upgrade with the construction of a 100-bed hospital. The facility will include a de-addiction centre and a dialysis unit, along with state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient services.
Lokesh emphasised that the hospital will serve as a center of excellence and set a new benchmark in public health infrastructure. He directed officials to incorporate family medicine and preventive medicine departments into the hospital’s design.
Acknowledging the mandate given to him by the people of Mangalagiri, Lokesh stated, “The people have entrusted me with a great responsibility by giving me the third-highest majority in the state’s history. I am committed to ensuring comprehensive development in every sector.” In addition to urban development, Mangalagiri’s spiritual significance is also being preserved through the redevelopment of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. Lokesh reviewed a master plan to upgrade the temple’s facilities, aligning them with other major pilgrimage sites.
The plan includes improved road connectivity, better accommodation for pilgrims, dedicated parking spaces, and a peaceful atmosphere for devotees. Authorities have been instructed to integrate traditional architecture while ensuring that future infrastructure supports the anticipated increase in visitors.
As part of the temple town enhancement, an Eco Park will be developed to provide a holistic experience for devotees and tourists. These projects underscore the government’s vision to transform Mangalagiri into a model city that blends heritage with advancements.