Nandyal: The services rendered by K Anjaneyulu, Photographer in the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), who retired after 32 years of dedicated service, will always be remembered, said District Collector G Raja Kumari and Joint Collector C Vishnucharan.

Speaking at the retirement function held on Saturday at the Collectorate, the District Collector, Joint Collector, District Revenue Officer, DIPRO, and staff lauded Anjaneyulu’s commitment and sincerity in discharging his duties.

They recalled that he meticulously covered visits of dignitaries to the district and official programmes of the administration, earning the appreciation of senior officials till the very last day of his service.

DIPRO Ch Purushotham highlighted that Anjaneyulu worked efficiently in the erstwhile Kurnool district, capturing photographs of several prominent leaders’ visits without any lapse.

He also played a key role in ensuring wide coverage of government welfare schemes and developmental programmes, thus contributing significantly to the department’s recognition.

On this occasion, the District Collector and Joint Collector felicitated Anjaneyulu and his wife with silk clothes and a Nandi idol, symbol of Nandyal district. DIPR staff too offered a warm farewell. DRO Ramu Naik, Collectorate officials, revenue staff, and DIPR employees participated in the programme.