Rajahmundry, Aug. 24 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh handed over Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) aid to 59 beneficiaries in Nidadavole on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Durgesh said that 59 beneficiaries were extended Rs 29.72 lakh from the CMRF to meet their medical expenses. "So far 294 beneficiaries have been given Rs 2.44 crore worth financial assistance from the CMRF to meet their medical expenses in Nidadavole Assembly constituency," the Tourism Minister asserted.

The Government has successfully implemented flagship welfare schemes including disbursement of enhanced pensions, free bus travel for women and Annadatha Sukhibhava, he noted, adding that the people of the State were satisfied with th...