VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials to continuously review the impact of the Iran war and take required measures accordingly.
He stated that several aspects related to Gulf countries could be affected and instructed officials to take precautionary measures to prevent any possible crisis.
While reviewing with officials various issues at the RTGS centre in the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister wanted them to constantly monitor the possible impact on commodities such as LPG, eggs, and bananas.
He also directed officials to regularly assess the situation in countries affected by the war and in other regions where Telugu people reside, and to take necessary measures. The Chief Minister instructed that coordination be maintained with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and welfare of Telugu people living abroad. He suggested forming a team of senior officials along with the Real Time Governance Centre to continuously assess the situation.
Earlier, the Chief Minister reviewed issues related to citizen services provided by power distribution companies across the State, electricity supply, school and higher education, and sand supply.
Officials informed him that electricity consumption in the state has reached a peak of 14,013 megawatts this year.
To prevent any power-related issues, the Chief Minister directed DISCOMs to conduct an energy audit and submit a report. The CM further stressed that focus should be laid on curriculum, mid-day meals, and clean classrooms in schools and colleges.
He also suggested introducing a pilot initiative to provide nutritious food such as chikki made from millets.