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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is likely to visit the Brandix apparel city at Atchyuthapuram in Visakhapatnam district later this month, probably on Saturday, to familiarise himself with the problems faced by the workforce, especially women, according to authorities.
The Brandix apparel park is in the news of late, as the women workers have been agitating for a minimum wage of Rs 10,000 per month against the present Rs 5,000. They struck work for a few days but were persuaded to resume it, but the problem remains unresolved.
The issue attracted widespread attention and there has been widespread support to the main demand of the Brandix women workers for a wage hike. It is expected that the CM visit may result in some decision to resolve the issue.
According to sources, the Chief Minister is also likely to review the other projects like the projects in the health city and another major issue, the water supply to the Visakhapatnam steel plant. The steel plant has been facing severe water scarcity for some time and earlier this month it assumed gravity, even affecting production. However, some steps were taken including diversion of water from the Thandava reservoir to mitigate the water problem of the plant. But the diversion of water is being criticised by some political leaders. The CM is likely to take up the issue also.
The CM is scheduled to participate in several other programmes during his day-long visit.
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