IndiaUnion Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar laid the foundation stone for a new Primary Health Centre (PHC) building at Pedanandipadu in Guntur district on August 31, 2026, alongside MLA B. Ramanjaneyulu. The project, funded with ₹1.93 crore from the 15th Finance Commission, aims to improve maternal and general healthcare services while reducing pressure on district hospitals like the Government General Hospital (GGH). The minister highlighted issues with the previous PHC structure, including poor construction and damage from saline water, and emphasized community involvement in monitoring and maintaining the new facility. MLA Ramanjaneyulu criticized the former YSR Congress Party government for neglecting PHC maintenance despite repeated complaints, crediting the current administration for securing funding and advancing infrastructure projects like the Guntur Channel extension.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of both the government's initiative to upgrade healthcare infrastructure and the opposition MLA's criticism of past neglect. While the minister emphasizes progress and development, the MLA's allegations against the previous ruling party introduce a political维度
