Andhra CM Naidu urges MLAs to bring the state as Open Defecation Free (ODF)

Amaravati, Nov 21: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has told the MLAs on Monday, it was their responsibility to achieve the target of making the state 100 percent Open Defecation Free (ODF).

Mr.Naidu, while speaking at the state Assembly said, "There is no dearth of funds for constructing toilets and the MLAs should take the initiative in that regard. It is your responsibility to achieve the target of making the state a 100 percent ODF one."

The chief minister further spoke about the utilization of NREGS funds.

"Rs 16,572 crore are utilized under the Employment Guarantee Scheme. Many constructions are taken up," he said.

Naidu also announced that rural roads should be built up to the extent of 18,000 km, and stressed on the construction of 3,600 buildings for Anganwadi centers as well as setting up of 30 lakh LED lamps by November 2018.

Naidu suggested the MLAs to focus on government schemes and concentrate on resolving their grievances.

The chief minister also criticised the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), saying their behavior was detrimental to the welfare of the state.