Gottipati Ravi Kumar

Ministers P. Narayana, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, and Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy reviewed progress on infrastructure projects in Amaravati, including roads, government buildings, residential quarters for officers, and MLA/MLC accommodations. They described the city as emerging as a liveable and education hub.

Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar urges tobacco buyers to keep prices above ₹200 per kg and ensures registered companies participate in bidding. Officials are directed to monitor auction centres to prevent farmers from receiving inadequate or no bids.

The Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar stated that the YSRCP left DISCOMs with ₹1.29 lakh crore in 'legacy losses'. The coalition government reduced the power-purchase cost to ₹4.90 per unit and lowered transmission losses to 7% by 2024.

The government has assured tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) of remunerative prices. The Chief Minister directed companies to procure tobacco at a minimum price of ₹200 per kg, as stated by Gottipati Ravi Kumar.

Gottipati Ravi Kumar distributed subsidised tractors and equipment to farmers in Palnadu during coalition government anniversary celebrations, stating the government has fulfilled promises and is committed to balancing welfare initiatives with economic development.

The government plans to fast-track substation completion and implement an underground cabling system to ensure uninterrupted power supply for critical services. A roadmap aims to support 15 GW of data centre load in and around Visakhapatnam by 2034.