Farmers benefited by schemes of YSR – AP Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Vijayawada, July 08: Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan inaugurated “Dr.YSR - Jakkampudi Rammohan Rao Blood Centre” established by Sri Jakkampudi Rammohan Rao Foundation (SJRMR) at Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district, in virtual mode from Raj Bhavan on Thursday, on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of late Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, former Chief Minister in united Andhra Pradesh.
Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan offered tributes to late Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy and said Dr. YSR as he was popularly known, was a charismatic mass leader who carved a niche for himself in the political arena of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and was known for his dedication and commitment towards uplifting the poor and under-privileged sections of the society.
Governor Sri Harichandan said Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s padayatra for covering 1500 KMs from Chevella to Itchapuram in 2003 took him closer to all sections of people of the State.
As Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy allotted a major share of the State’s budget to agriculture and irrigation sectors that benefited small and marginal farmers, said the Governor.
The Governor further said that Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy will always remain in the hearts of people of both the Telugu States for his humane approach and concern for the well-being of people and it is befitting that his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Farmers Day’ as a tribute to the true son of the soil.
Governor Sri Harichandan said the gift of blood donation is a gift of life as there is no substitute to human blood and there is a need for reliable source of blood in every city and called upon healthy persons to come forward and donate blood voluntarily. Governor Sri Harichandan complimented the members of SJRMR foundation for their efforts in establishing “Dr. YSR – Jakkampudi Rammohan Rao Blood Center” and wished that the foundation will carry forward its humanitarian activities.
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