The long-standing search for safe locations for shifting rice mills from Nellore city limits has ended, as the district officials finally zeroed in on four remote places near the national highway in the district, for carrying out their shifting plans .
The rice mill owners are now under pressure to select any of these locations.
District Collector R. Mutyala Raju has already given directions regarding the latest exercise pertaining to the Rice Mill Owners’ Associations operating in the district limits.
The four locations identified, are located at the Kisan SEZ in Racharlapadu, Cherukumudi in Manubolu mandal, Amancherla in Nellore Rural limits, and Sirasanambedu in Nayudupeta area. These locations have been finalised after an elaborate exercise to evaluate the development of adequate facilities like roads, electricity and water, to meet the future needs of the rice mills to be shifted there.
The demand for shifting the mills gained momentum considering Nellore city has been expanding and developing by leaps and bounds. Recently, smart city project has also been taken up to improve amenities and living conditions here.
Pollution
As the outlying areas saw enhanced residential development, the rice mills located there were seen as a major problem because of the pollution.
During the interactions taken up towards this shifting, the millers’ association leaders are stated to have sought tax exemptions, compensation and also water supply in the locations.
A final decision is expected soon after the issue is taken up for consideration for the approval of the government.
