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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP CM Chandrababu lauds TDP activists at successful Mahanadu in Kadapa
Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, held a teleconference with TDP MLAs, MPs, senior party leaders, and grassroots activists on Friday. During the meeting, he commended the successful organisation of the Kadapa Mahanadu, highlighting the collaborative effort of the district leadership. "The Kadapa Mahanadu has showcased that effective leadership can ensure the smooth execution of any programme," Naidu remarked, extending his congratulations to the leaders and activists involved. He expressed his appreciation for the ministers who, in their roles as activists, inspired others and attracted enthusiastic participation from the public. The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of promoting the six laws from the 'My Telugu Family' initiative introduced at the Mahanadu. He asserted that the coalition government is fulfilling the trust bestowed upon it by the citizens, noting positive feedback regarding the various schemes and development programmes rolled out in the past year. Naidu outlined the achievements of his administration and the upcoming plans to be communicated to the public. He urged leaders to engage more with the community and to consistently discuss governmental initiatives. To reinforce this connection, Naidu shared his own practice of participating in monthly pension distribution programmes, encouraging MLAs to do the same as part of their duty to serve the impoverished. He announced that two significant welfare schemes—the Mother's Salutation and Annadata—will be launched in June, and that women will receive free bus travel from August 15. Additionally, he revealed plans to announce a welfare calendar soon to ensure comprehensive support for all citizens.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Chief Minister sets May 18 as deadline for forming all party panels
Amaravati: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that the programme of rebuilding works of the capital city of Amaravati has been well-organised and appreciated the efforts of all the leaders and activists for making it a resounding success. In a teleconference with all the party MPs, MLAs and the members of various party committees, Chandrababu Naidu said that though Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had visited the State earlier, this event has been organised in such a way that it has created a milestone. The national and global focus is now on Amaravati with the relaunching of the capital works, the Chief Minister said and stated that all the precautionary measures have been taken for the safety and security of the people right from leaving their houses till they reached the venue and back home. The works have been relaunched from the hands of none other than the Prime Minister only to send a strong message about the necessity of Amaravati and to get the past glory to the capital, Chandrababu told the party leaders. Recalling that the Prime Minister has said that Amaravati is going to lay a strong foundation for Vikasith Bharat-2047, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the construction of Amaravati will move at a faster pace without any hurdles. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, he and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan had made a promise during the electioneering that the State will be rebuilt and observed that as promised after coming to power the State has been brought back on track. 'After managing successfully to get funds for Polavaram, we are working with the aim of completing the project by 2027. Also, we have given life to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant which was almost on the verge of closure and secured Rs 11,400 cr funds for the steel plant,' Naidu said. Railway Zone, which is the dream of the people of North Andhra too has been realised, he said and stated that funds on a large scale are being brought to the State besides getting the giant units like BPCL, ArcelorMittal and Green Energy plants in Rayalaseema along with Orvakallu and Koparthy industrial parks, the Chief Minister said. 'We will also get the Lepakshi-Koparthy corridor and MSME parks have been inaugurated recently in 11 Assembly segments,' he noted. Pointing out that pensions are being paid on 1st day of every month, he said that DSC notification has been issued to fill 16,347 vacant teacher posts. Under Deepam-2 scheme free cooking gas cylinders are being supplied to over one crore beneficiaries while Rs 20,000 has been paid to each fisherman family under the Matchyakarula Sevalo (in service of fishermen) scheme, he observed. The CM reaffirmed that Annadata scheme will be launched this month itself and Rs 15,000 for each child will be paid under Talliki Vandanam scheme much before the schools are reopened. By June 12 the NDA will be completing one year in office, the CM said and asked the party leaders to take the programmes being taken up by the State Government closer to the people. Except the state committee, all the other panels should be constituted by May 18, Chandrababu Naidu said and announced that the party's annual Mahanadu this time will be conducted in Kadapa on May 27, 28 and 29. The state committee will be constituted after Mahanadu, he declared.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu distributes Rs 258 crore to fishermen families
1 2 Visakhapatnam: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu distributed Rs 258 crore under the Matsyakarula Sevalo scheme to benefit over 1.2 lakh fishermen families in 555 villages across Andhra Pradesh . The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to fishermen families and promote their welfare. While addressing the gathering, Naidu emphasized the importance of adopting modern technology in the aqua sector. He highlighted the potential for generating revenue through seaweed production, which can earn fishermen Rs 10 lakh per hectare. The CM announced plans to implement a pilot project for seaweed production in Budagatlapalem village and extend it to other villages if successful. The CM also announced plans to construct nine harbours in Srikakulam district, including one at Budagatlapalem, which will be completed in a year. This infrastructure development will boost the fishing industry and provide employment opportunities for fishermen. CM Naidu interacted with fishermen families, boat repair workers, and mentors who have adopted poor families under the Zero Poverty-P4 program. He honored the mentors with shawls and appreciated their efforts in helping poor families develop in all aspects. "The Zero Poverty-P4 program aims to eradicate poverty from the state by 2029. Under this program, mentors will work with poor families to provide them with guidance and support to improve their economic condition," Naidu said. The CM emphasized the need for collective efforts to eliminate poverty and inequality in society. During the event, CM Naidu also highlighted the importance of Andhra Pradesh's aqua sector, which contributes 29% of the country's fish production and 32% of exports. "Every year, 55 lakh metric tonnes of fish and shrimp production generate employment for 16.55 lakh people," he said. He announced plans to implement schemes to promote aqua sector's growth and provide employment opportunities for people in coastal areas. The CM also made several other announcements, including the implementation of the Annadata scheme, appointment of 17,000 teachers through Mega DSC, and implementation of the Talliki Vandanam scheme before schools reopen in June. Advocating the need for having a minimum of two children, he said that the govt is planning to come up with a plan where people with less than two children are barred from contesting elections. "Every family should have two children, and the govt would take care of their education and development," he said. Later, CM Naidu inaugurated the Centenary Alumni Building (CAB) constructed by the Andhra Medical College old students at an estimated cost of Rs 50 crore. The four-storied building was constructed with the donations of 300 doctors of AMC settled or working in foreign nations. The building has an auditorium, a big library with a big screen, reading rooms, lecture halls, and an auditorium, besides showcasing the life history of well-known old students and others.
Mint
26-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
For media mogul Ramoji Rao, money was always the means, not the end
On a sultry summer afternoon, a well-known Telugu star was unceremoniously marched out of Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad because the producer of the film in which he was starring had not settled a minor invoice. Cherukuri Ramoji Rao had personally ordered the eviction because he believed that business is business. The story may be apocryphal, but it sums up Rao perfectly. This was a man who dealt in control – control over narrative, control over outcomes, control over systems. A biographer said he didn't want to be famous, he wanted to be inevitable. He built invisible pipelines that linked his large, successful businesses in films, media, finance and hospitality. Also by Sundeep Khanna | Jayanti Dharma Teja: The tycoon whose shipping empire was built on deception For the millions who grew up in the '80s and '90s, his name was omnipresent. He was a parallel power centre and kingmaker. In the scorching heat of Andhra Pradesh, where politics burns as fiercely as the afternoon sun, Ramoji Rao, like Bollywood star Jeetendra, was mostly seen wearing a white shirt, white pants and white shoes. He had plenty of other idiosyncrasies, too: tea was always to be served in steel tumblers, chairs had to be in alignment, and meetings were timed to the second. All his businesses – from his media empire to Priya Pickles – were weapons for power in disguise, and he built a vast empire of information and influence that would reshape the political landscape of south India. Born in 1936 into a modest farmer's family in Krishna district's Pedaparupudi village, his journey began not with a silver spoon but silver screens. After completing his BSc at Gudivada, he changed his childhood name Ramayya to Ramoji. He then worked as a design assistant at an ad agency in Delhi before returning to Hyderabad and starting the Margadarsi Chit Fund in 1962. This became the source of capital for his future empire. In 1969 he set up Annadata, a magazine for farmers. His strategic brilliance became evident in 1975, when he set up the Eenadu newspaper group in Telugu and Newstime in English. A slew of hugely popular magazines such as Chatura and Sitara strengthened his media credentials. The clutch of Eenadu TV channels later proliferated to include Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and other languages. Also read: Alagappa Chettiar's legacy of fortune and philanthropy This loyal base of readers and viewers translated into political capital in the 1983 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, when he chose to give the mercurial NT Rama Rao a voice of Telugu pride. Rao's backing swept NTR into power on the Telugu Desam Party's platform. The two heavyweights would later have a falling out, but Rao had already shown his power. His support of political figures aligned with his business interests, and he remained a kingmaker in the shadows. Can you imagine a filmmaker walking into a studio with a script and walking out with a film? That's what Ramoji promised filmmakers at the launch of his boldest venture, Ramoji Film City, a 2,000-acre studio complex that would become the world's largest integrated techno film studio. Established in 1996, it revealed his grand vision and ability to execute at scale. He wanted filmmakers to stop running to Ooty or Switzerland, so he built both next to each other. Bahubali and RRR are just two of the recent blockbusters that were shot here, in addition to other global locations. Hollywood also came calling with movies such as Beeper and Crocodile 2: Death Swamp. In 1983, he set up Usha Kiran Movies, which produced blockbusters such as Naache Mayuri in Hindi, Amma and Aha! Naa Pellanta!! in Telugu. Obsessed with perfection, he scrutinised the pages of his newspapers himself and thought nothing of calling editors at 3 am about font errors. Ramoji Film City was run like an army base. Rao's character was a complex mix of warmth and ruthlessness, micromanaging and broad vision. He did not like his son Suman's views and, despite the successful serials he had produced with ETV, ordered him out of the group in 2008, saying ratings were falling in comparison to Gemini TV. Sadly, Suman died of leukemia in 2012, leaving Rao's other son Kiron to manage the Eenadu group. Also by Sundeep Khanna: The princess who built India's healthcare system Before he passed away in June 2024, Rao, called 'chairman garu' within the group, had also added Dolphin Hotels, Kalanjali Shopping Mall, and Mayuri Film Distributors to his vast empire, taking his net worth to an estimated ₹ 35,000 crore. But for Rao, money was always merely a score in the game of business. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and several other awards, he maintained the true reward was creating something that would outlive him. He can rest in peace knowing he achieved that.
