Land acquisition has become a major hurdle for the Kovvada plant in Etcherla constituency represented by Mr. Venkata Rao. The State government’s support is absolutely needed for constructing India’s biggest atomic power plant with 6,600 MW capacity in Srikakulam district. Land also has not yet been acquired for the Sumitomo power project, which has been currently shelved, with lack of follow-up action from the Japanese company. Meanwhile, Mr. Venkata Rao was given a rousing reception in Pydibhiamavaram, Ranasthalam and Ethcerla on Sunday. Kala Venkata Rao has a clean track record for the last 30 years.

Source: The Hindu April 10, 2017 01:41 UTC