New Chief Secretary calls on Governor

Vijayawada, December 2 (praja amaravati): Dr. K.S. Jawahar Reddy, the new Chief Secretary has called on Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan here on Friday, on a courtesy visit.

Dr. Jawahar Reddy briefed the Governor on the various welfare and development programmes implemented by the State government and also the arrangements being made for the maiden visit of Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, to the State and the Civic Reception arranged in her honour. Governor Sri Harichandan congratulated Dr. Jawahar Reddy on his appointment as the Chief Secretary and said that on key welfare programmes should be prioritised and it should be ensured that the benefits of the welfare programmes reach every eligible person in the State.

Later, Dr. Sameer Sharma, who was appointed as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Ex-Officio Chief Executive to Chief Minister, also called on the Governor, on a courtesy visit.

Sri R.P. Sisodia, Special Chief Secretary to Governor and other officers of Raj Bhavan were also present on the occasion.