Vivek Yadav on Friday took charge as the district Collector from his counterpart M.M. Nayak, who was transferred and posted as CMD of EPDCL, Visakhapatnam.
Mr. Vivek told the media that he would strive to put the district on the growth map and give priority to transparency in implementation of welfare schemes.
He called on district in-charge Minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy, Minister Mrunalini and others at the Z.P. guest house.
Soon after reaching the fort town in the morning, he offered prayers to Sri Pydithalli Ammavaru.