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Hans India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister distributes agricultural equipment
Kondapi: Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy urged farmers to make optimal use of government incentives designed to save time and achieve higher yields at lower costs through new technology and agricultural mechanisation. The minister, along with AP Maritime Board chairman Damacharla Sathyanarayana, distributed agricultural mechanisation equipment, Kisan Drones with an 80 per cent subsidy, and subsidised seeds to farmers at Surareddy Palem in Tanguturu mandal. Speaking at the event, Minister Swamy stated that making agriculture profitable is the primary objective of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. He said that the state government is distributing agricultural equipment to farmers across the state with an investment of Rs 100 crore. He said that agricultural mechanisation equipment worth Rs 3.98 crore is being provided in the district. The minister advised the farmers that they should utilise the government's encouragement to achieve higher yields at lower costs through new technology and agricultural mechanisation. He emphasised that the state government is taking steps to establish 800 village-level Kisan unions across the state to provide drones to farmers. He criticised the previous government for dedicating the incomplete Veligonda project to the nation, thereby deceiving the district people, and assured that only the coalition government will complete the Veligonda project. Responding to the local issues, the minister said that proposals worth Rs 450 crore have been sent to provide drinking water to villages in the region from Ramatheertham Reservoir. Meanwhile, filters will be installed to supply safe drinking water from the pond. The programme was attended by District Agriculture Officer Srinivasa Rao, Sarpanch Sailaja, mandal agriculture officials, mandal public representatives, farmer beneficiaries, and community members.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Local issues discussed at Mini Mahanadus
Ongole: The Telugu Desam Party conducted the Mini Mahanadu for the Kondapi, Markapur, Kanigiri, and Darsi assembly constituencies on Monday, under the leadership of the local MLAs and in-charges, Dr Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Kandula Narayana Reddy, Dr Mukku Ugranarasimha Reddy, and Dr Gottipati Lakshmi, respectively. Hundreds of leaders and cadre from the assembly constituency, mandal, to the booth level participated in these Mini Mahanadus, discussed the local issues, and assured all support to the party workers. Speaking at the Mini Mahanadu in Kondapi, along with AP Maritime Board chairman Damacharla Sathya, the social welfare minister and local MLA Dr DSBV Swamy said that workers are the TDP's strongest foundation and their sacrifices are invaluable. He announced that the government has withdrawn false cases filed against 41 TDP workers in the constituency during the previous YSRCP government. The minister criticised former Chief Minister Jagan for pushing the state into a debt trap through inefficient governance. The minister revealed that 'Annadata Sukhibhava' and 'Talliki Vandanam' schemes will be implemented in June. The minister highlighted that development works worth over Rs 50 crore have already been completed, and proposals worth Rs 450 crore have been sent for a drinking water scheme from Ramatirtham to Kondapi constituency. Speaking at the Mini Mahanadu in Kanigiri, along with local MLA Dr MUN Reddy, the APTDC Chairman and TDP Prakasam district president Dr Nukasani Balaji, said that the welfare of TDP workers remains the government's foremost priority. He said that the remaining two of the 'Super Six' schemes are scheduled for launch shortly. He detailed several major development projects targeted for the Kanigiri constituency, including the IIIT campus, the Biogas Plant, and the Nadikudi-Srikalahasti railway line. Concluding his address on a historical note, Dr Balaji remarked that the land which witnessed the fighting spirit of Katamraju 1200 years ago was now seeing TDP victory flagsflying high.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tiranga rally held in Kondapi
Kondapi: Minister for Social Welfare Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy lauded the fighting spirit shown by Indian soldiers following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The minister, along with the AP Maritime Board chairman Damacharla Sathya, participated in the 'Tiranga Rally' held in Kondapi on Monday, celebrating Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces. The rally, which featured a large national flag, proceeded from the Government Building Complex to the Sitarama Kalyana Mandapam. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Swamy described terrorism as a global calamity that must be suppressed. He noted that in response to the terrorist attack on Indian citizens in Pahalgam, the Indian Army completed Operation Sindoor under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The minister emphasised that the entire nation takes pride in the fighting spirit demonstrated by the country's soldiers during the operation. The minister also assured that the state government is providing full support to the family of brave jawan Murali Nayak from Anantapur district, who lost his life in the conflict.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Machilipatnam fishing harbour to be completed by March, 2026: Minister BC Janardhan Reddy
Vijayawada: Infrastructure and investments minister BC Janardhan Reddy affirmed that state govt would complete the construction of the Machilipatnam fishing harbour by March 2026, besides completing the Machilipatnam Port works, which is a long-pending dream of people in the region, at the earliest. Janardhan, along with excise minister and Machilipatnam MLA Kollu Ravindra, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha, labour minister Vasamsetti Subhash, Krishna district collector DK Balaji, AP Maritime Board CEO Praveen Aditya, chairman Damacharla Satya, and APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao, inspected the ongoing construction works at the Machilipatnam harbour and port on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Janardhan said TDP-led NDA govt has expedited the construction of the fishing harbour, which is being constructed for Rs 422 crore, and extended the deadline to complete the project by March, 2026. Accusing the previous YSRCP govt of stalling progress of the fishing harbour works, Janardhan said that the construction works are progressing at a brisk pace after the coalition govt came to power, with 57% of the works already completed. He further stated that the coalition govt will complete the construction of all nine fishing harbours that are being constructed at a total cost of Rs 3,500 crore across the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhance Your Brand With Latest Insights (Check Now) Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo The minister further stated that plans were underway to develop Machilipatnam as a tourism hub after the completion of the fishing harbour. He mentioned that govt is awaiting the technical report from Chennai to resolve the sea mouth opening issue, which is expected within the next 45 days. Additionally, the minister said that govt will complete the construction of the Machilipatnam Port at the earliest. He mentioned that 30% of the port works has been completed, and that construction has been expedited, with chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu holding monthly meetings to review the progress. "Similar to the Chennai and Mumbai seaports, Machilipatnam Port, which is the nearest seaport to Amaravati, will play a strategic role in Andhra Pradesh's development, besides attracting port-based industries," Janardhan added.
