Patriotic celebrations marked the 80th Independence Day in South Coastal Andhra

The 80th Indian Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and great grandeur across South Coastal Andhra Pradesh districts on Saturday morning.State Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Dr. Ponguru Narayana hoisted the National Flag at Police Parade Grounds in Nellore. Accompanied by Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla and SP Dr. Ajitha Vejendla, he received the guard of honour from the police. On this occasion, he delivered his message and presented the district’s progress report to the public.Mr. Narayana and Collector handed over egg carts to women to facilitate self-employment. Six beneficiaries from self-help groups received units worth ₹50,000 on subsidy. Additionally, a fish container worth ₹13 lakh was handed over to a beneficiary. Under t