On the first day of his visit to YSR District, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several projects in YSR Kadapa district. One of the projects was the inauguration of a plywood-panels manufacturing unit called Centuryply Panels Limited, which is worth Rs 1,000 crore. The company has provided employment to 2,266 people and indirect employment to many farmers and others.
After inaugurating the MDF and HPL units in the campus, YS Jagan had a casual interaction with the company chairman, officials, and staff members. He mentioned that this unit is another milestone in the industrial growth of the district. The Century industrial unit, for which the foundation stone was laid two years ago, is ready to start commercial production. It is established on 100 acres of land given on a 33-year lease. The company manufactures plywood panels from Jam Oil wood, which is grown by 25,000 farmers in an area of 80,000 acres. The company has made agreements with farmers for the cultivation of Jam Oil trees and provided saplings at a subsidy.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated the YSR Super Speciality Hospital, which includes medical, dental, and nursing colleges. It was constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore. The hospital also has a 452-bed super speciality wing, a 100-bed YSR Institute of Mental Health, and a 100-bed YSR Cancer Care Block.
In addition, YS Jagan inaugurated flood lights at the YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, the modernized District Collectorate Complex, and the Ambedkar, Y Junction, Koti Reddy, and Seven Roads Circles. He also distributed tri-scooters to differently-abled persons.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by YSR District in-charge and Minister Audimulapu Suresh, Deputy Chief Minister Amzath Basha, MP YS Avinash Reddy, MLCs P Ramasubba Reddy, C Ramachandraiah, M Ramachandra Reddy, MLA Ravindranath Reddy, and local representatives during his visit.
