CM Jagan reviews Ambedkar project

Vijayawada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday directed the officials to expedite the works of Dr BR Ambedkar Smriti Vanam at Swaraj Maidan here to ensure that the 125-feet tall bronze statue is inaugurated as per schedule.

The entire project will reflect the concept of social justice. The project will be inaugurated on the eve of Republic Day.

Taking stock of the progress of works at a meeting at the camp office near here, he said that the Ambedkar Project is of historical importance and reflects social justice, constitutional supremacy and democratic values.

The project will play key role in consolidating unity, brotherhood and social harmony among people, he said, adding that no work should be left unattended when the prestigious statue of Dr Ambedkar would be inaugurated at the Smriti Vanam.

Officials told him that the project works will be completed by January 15, and will be ready for inauguration on January 24, two days before the Republic Day.

The Chief Minister told them to make the Smriti Vanam premises verdant while providing all basic facilities and getting the convention centre also ready for functioning.

There should be constant monitoring on the progress of the project to ensure its completion as per the schedule and the project management should be foolproof, he said.