CM Naidu virtually inaugurates smart street vending market in Nellore

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday virtually inaugurated a smart street vending market at Mypadu Gate in Nellore. Constructed at a cost of Rs 7 crore using modular smart containers, the market provides permanent spaces for street vendors, helping them overcome operational challenges.

The facility houses 120 shops across 30 modular containers, with each container accommodating four shops. The initiative primarily aims to support women, differently-abled persons, and members of backward classes.

Addressing the vendors virtually, Naidu described the smart street vending market as an innovative step to transform street vendors into small entrepreneurs. He highlighted that the NDA government has launched several initiatives to improve the living standards of the poor, including a target to develop one lakh women from DWCRA groups as entrepreneurs.

Speaking on economic reforms, the CM noted that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, introduced GST 2.0 reforms to benefit the poor and middle class. “The GST reforms have brought down the prices of essential commodities, benefiting the poor,” he said. Naidu also announced that the prime minister will visit Kurnool district on October 16 to explain the benefits of GST reforms to the public.

Responding to political allegations from YSRCP regarding the closure of government liquor outlets and illegal sales, Naidu said the state government would take strict action against illegal brewers and traders, noting that offenders from Mulakalacheruvu have already been arrested. He added that some individuals were spreading false narratives about the case “for political gain” and announced the launch of a government app to verify the authenticity of liquor bottles using holograms.

On medical education, the CM expressed surprise over objections to developing new medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. “Medical colleges developed under the PPP model will offer 110 additional medical seats and become operational in two years. If the government undertakes the development directly, it would take 20 years to complete,” he stated.