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Major Central Govt Infra. in Amaravati: Updates & Completion timelines Union Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar met CPWD Chief Engineer C.N. Suresh and Superintending Engineer Srinivas on July 24 to review central government construction works in Amaravati. Projects discussed and target completion: • Central Govt General Pool Office...

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