Representatives of opposition parties and tribal organisations urged the State government to lay the foundation stone for the construction of Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh near Saluru town of Parvatipuram-Manyam district. They said its establishment in the proposed site was keep getting delayed because land acquisition was yet to be completed.
The State government had indicated that the groundbreaking ceremony would take place in June 2023, but officers have reportedly not cleared the compensation for those who had handed over their land for the university’s construction.
The State government has to release around ₹25 crore for the acquisition of 561.88 acres of land in Chinnamedapalli of Mentada mandal and Marrivasa of Dattirajeru mandal. The university site is located in Saluru Assembly constituency, which is represented by Deputy Chief Minister Peedika Rajannadora, who handles tribal welfare.
