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Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan today said he too would work from the state’s new capital region Amaravati “as frequently as possible“.
“Probably I will also occupy a space in the new Secretariat complex shortly. I have already spoken to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. If one state had moved to this new complex, I would also try and see as frequently as possible to come and work out of this place,” Narasimhan said.
He was talking to reporters after inspecting the ongoing works at the new Secretariat complex (Government Transitional Headquarters) at Velagapudi this afternoon.
This was the Governor’s first visit to the capital region after the foundation—stone laying ceremony in October last year.
It was his maiden visit to the GTH where the Secretariat departments started relocating in a phased manner.
The entire complex will be ready by August end and full scale functioning of the Secretariat will start then.
“A lot (of negative) is being said about the Secretariat complex. We have seen every room. It’s a modern concept, nice concept and nice location. A lot of planning and thinking has gone into it. Working style (of government employees) will improve and efficiency will improve a lot more,” the Governor observed.
Trying to allay apprehensions of employees over relocating to Amaravati from Hyderabad, Narasimhan assured that the government would look into all their issues.
“We will certainly look into all their issues and make their life very very comfortable. I want to assure all my colleagues, brethren officers and employees that you will be comfortable. We will ensure your comfort and only then you will work well,” he said.
“We have a responsibility and we will ensure that to the extent possible we will take care of your issues...,” the Governor added.
The chief minister took the Governor around the five blocks that are being built at the GTH and explained the location of each department.
Ministers P Narayana, P Pulla Rao and others were also present.
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