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Time of India
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- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu turns heat on defaulters in green energy space
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government has launched a crackdown on renewable energy developers sitting on land parcels without initiating work and has ordered scrutiny of projects worth ₹4 lakh the first action, the government has cancelled a 328 MW wind power project allocated to Sreeja Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the Italian renewable energy major Enel Green, which was recently acquired by Gujarat-based Waaree Energies . The project was sanctioned in 2018 when Naidu was in power. However, the Capacity Sanction Agreement, required for formal commencement of work, was signed in 2022 under the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP company had to complete the project in 24 months by December 2024. The government has now cancelled the project and ordered forfeiture of performance bank guarantee worth ₹6.5 crore. Over the last two weeks, two hydro projects have also been cancelled for delayed Naidu-led administration has now sought updated implementation status and timelines from all renewable projects allotted in the state, covering over 60 GW of capacity. This forms part of a broader audit aimed at unlocking stalled green energy potential in Andhra Pradesh. Sources said projects with an investment worth ₹4 lakh crore are under scrutiny. These include big players like Axis Energy, Suzlon Energy , Indosol and Ecoren. According to sources, close to 36 project sites have been allotted to three investors with no progress on ground. Indosol has been allotted 1.52 lakh acres of land to develop 3000 MW project, Ecoren has been allotted 4.35 lakh acres to develop 3500 MW capacity at six locations and Axis has 15.13 lakh acres of land to develop 12,000 MW capacity at different locations. Sources indicated that the government is serious about taking action against those sitting on solar and wind resources and action against Sreeja Infrastructure is to signal that failure to commence work immediately would result in cancellation and penalties. "This is not just about enforcing deadlines. This is about reclaiming credibility, land, and clean energy targets," said an official adding, "Valuable wind zones are being locked up by companies that are not acting. In a resource-constrained geography like ours, we can't afford such strategic delays."Unlike government land leases, Sreeja's project is slated to be built on private land, but the government had already earmarked exclusive wind coordinates for the project, effectively blocking any other renewable developer from using the site. With limited high-velocity wind zones in Andhra Pradesh, these land-coordinate allocations are prized Naidu, who returned to power with a strong development agenda, the message is clear - land is not to be hoarded, and renewable energy, once allotted, must translate into megawatts on the grid. The government has set a target of 160 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Economic Times
Jagan accuses Andhra CM Naidu of betraying farmers, slams rollback of welfare schemes
Synopsis Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Chandrababu Naidu of betraying farmers by scrapping the Rythu Bharosa scheme and failing to fulfill pre-election promises. Reddy claims Naidu's government has not disbursed promised funds, excluding eligible farmers and weakening agricultural support systems. He alleges this neglect has led to farmer suicides and a lack of government empathy. ANI YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy slams Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu over 'betrayal of farmers' YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of "betraying farmers" by scrapping the Rythu Bharosa scheme, which provided investment support, and reneging on key pre-election alleged that Naidu's assurances ahead of the elections had proven hollow, with "zero implementation" exposing what he termed a "repeated betrayal after returning to power"."Naidu is once again betraying farmers by dismantling the Rythu Bharosa scheme and going back on his pre-election promises," Reddy claimed, in a post on 'X' late Saturday claimed the previous YSRCP government had provided Rs 13,500 annually to each farmer, exceeding its manifesto promise, and disbursed Rs 34,288 crore in investment support despite an "empty treasury".In contrast, he added that Naidu had promised Rs 20,000 annually under the Annadata Sukhibhava-Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, but had so far paid only Rs 5,000 over two years, excluding the Centre's Rs 6,000 contribution. He further alleged that nearly seven lakh eligible farmers were excluded through arbitrary the Kharif season being underway for over two months, not a single rupee had been released, allegedly forcing farmers into private debt, he also criticised the NDA coalition government for scrapping the Price Stabilisation Fund, zero-interest loans, and free crop insurance. He accused the regime of "weakening institutions" such as Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs), e-crop registration, and soil testing the death of over 250 farmers by suicide, which he attributed to the government's "declining support," Reddy alleged even basic relief had not been extended to the affected accused the administration of showing "inhumanity and a lack of empathy". There was no immediate response from the ruling TDP.
New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Andhra CM launches Annadata Sukhibhava scheme
ONGOLE: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme at East Veerayapalem in Darsi mandal of Prakasam district on Saturday, disbursing Rs 3,175 crore to 46,85,838 farmers in the State. Each eligible farmer received Rs 7,000 in the first phase, comprising Rs 5,000 from the State (Rs 2,343 crore) and Rs 2,000 from the Centre (Rs 832 crore), as part of the Rs 20,000 annual aid package. Naidu presented cheques for Rs 186 crore to Prakasam district, including Rs 29 crore for Darsi Assembly constituency, Rs 7.36 crore for 10,972 farmers in Darsi mandal, and Rs 31 lakh for 476 farmers in Veerayapalem. Speaking amid lush fields, Naidu described the launch as a historic step to empower farmers, contrasting it with the previous YSRCP regime's mismanagement. 'The joy in farmers' eyes is my greatest reward,' he said, praising their resilience during crises like Covid-19. The Super Six initiative by the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena combine promises Rs 20,000 per annum in three instalments. Naidu urged farmers to use the Sukhibhava portal or helpline (155251) for payment issues, and announced technology-driven crop advisories. The Polam Pilustondi programme, resolving issues in 15,424 villages, and a drip irrigation scheme with up to 90% subsidy were highlighted as key initiatives to boost agricultural yield. The Super Six promises include Rs 32,134 crore for 64 lakh pensioners, a Rs 4,000 pension hike, free gas cylinders under Deepam (Rs 2,700 crore), and free bus travel for 2.6 crore women under Stree Shakti from August 15.
