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United News of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Telangana Guv hails Sampoornata Abhiyaan, a targeted campaign by NITI Aayog
Hyderabad, Aug 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma commended the Sampoornata Abhiyaan—a targeted campaign by NITI Aayog aimed at 100 percent saturation in six critical sectors: Maternal Health and Nutrition, Agriculture and Water Resources, Education, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development,and Basic Infrastructure. In his keynote address at the Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samman Samaroh organized as part of NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programme, here, the Governor noted that the initiative builds upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (2018) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (2023), ensuring inclusive growth at the grassroots. He appreciated the outstanding performance of districts such as Komaram Bheem-Asifabad, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, and blocks like Gundala, Mutharam (Mahadevapura), Palimela, Tiryani, and Narnoor, which achieved full saturation across all six indicators. The Governor lauded the dedication of District Collectors, nodal officers, and frontline workers—Anganwadi staff, ASHAs, ANMs, teachers, and SHG leaders—for their tireless efforts. He acknowledged the vital role of local institutions and elected representatives in delivering effective last-mile governance. 'Sampoornata is more than a milestone; it reflects a governance model rooted in inclusion, accountability, and empowerment,' he remarked. He stressed the need to institutionalize these gains by integrating saturation goals into annual development plans. The Governor also announced his intention to visit all Aspirational Blocks to gain firsthand insights and requested SRLM's coordination for the same. Ten high-performing blocks and their respective District Collectors were felicitated with medals and appreciations cerificates for exemplary service, innovation, and leadership on the occasion. The event was attended by Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Principal Secretary to Governor Dana Kishore, Buddha Prakash, Secretary Planning SERP CEO Ms. Divya Devarajan, and NITI Aayog representative Dr. Salman Ahmad Siddiqui, along with Several district collectors, project officers of ITDAs and district and block-level officers. UNI KNR GNK
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jalandhar leads country in NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme
In a significant milestone, Jalandhar district has bagged the first prize in the country (Zone II) under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), earning a development grant of ₹1.5 crore to further improve key parameters in Shahkot block. The ₹ 1.5 crore award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in Jalandhar's Shahkot block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure. (HT) Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal presented the district's achievements during a video conference with NITI Aayog officials, detailing the focused interventions made to uplift Shahkot's performance across key parameters. 'This award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in the block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure,' Aggarwal said. The deputy commissioner attributed this success to a slew of initiatives undertaken in Shahkot over the past few months, which resulted in a marked improvement in performance indicators, making it the top-performing aspirational block in the country (Zone II). The central government had launched the Aspirational Blocks Programme on January 7, 2023, during the second National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The programme aims to improve governance and enhance the quality of life in India's remotest and underdeveloped blocks, focusing on uplifting them through measurable and sustainable development.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aspirational Blocks Programme: Telangana's Gattu block placed fifth in NITI Aayog rankings
HYDERABAD: Gattu block of Jogulamba Gadwal district has secured the 5th rank at the national level in the Delta rankings of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) announced by NITI Aayog on Friday. It also stood second in Zone-3, which includes the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The rankings were announced as part of the Delta Rankings for the January-March 2025 quarter. Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector B M Santhosh in a statement said that Gattu block is set to receive a cash reward of Rs 1 crore from NITI Aayog in recognition of its good performance. He said that it is a remarkable achievement as a total of 500 aspirational blocks competed. As part of the initiative, a 'Wall of Fame' will be displayed at NITI Aayog's headquarters in New Delhi to showcase the success stories of top-performing blocks. The Delta Ranking is based on 39 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) spread across five critical sectors, including health and nutrition, education, agriculture and allied activities, basic infrastructure, social development. Between the October-December 2024 and January-March 2025 quarters, Gattu block recorded a notable composite score improvement from 61.24 to 69.43, marking a growth of 8.19%.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delta Rankings for ABP: Ghattu Block in Gadwal dist in 5th place in nationwide rankings
Hyderabad: NITI Aayog has released the Delta Rankings for the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) for Q4 of 2024–25 (January–March 2025). Ghattu Block of Jogulamba Gadwal District secured the 5th rank out of 500 blocks nationwide and the 2nd rank in Zone 3, which comprises the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. In recognition of this outstanding performance, Ghattu Block has been awarded Rs 1 crore by NITI Aayog. The rankings were announced during a virtual national event hosted by NITI Aayog, which saw the participation of all 500 aspirational blocks across the country. The Delta Ranking is based on the progress made across 39 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) grouped under five core themes: 1) Health & Nutrition, 2) Education, 3) Agriculture & Allied Services, 4) Basic Infrastructure, 5) Social Development Between October–December 2024 and January–March 2025, Ghattu Block improved its composite score from 61.24 to 69.43, marking a significant incremental progress of 8.19% in just one quarter. District Collector Santhosh B M congratulated all Block Officers, sectoral departments, and frontline workers for their tireless efforts. He emphasized that achieving this milestone was possible due to strong coordination, real-time data monitoring, inter-departmental convergence, and a clear focus on KPI-based planning and implementation. 'This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our grassroots officers, who have worked relentlessly towards 100% saturation of all KPIs. The results reflect our collective commitment to translating the ABP's vision into reality,' said the Collector. As part of this initiative, the success stories and impact-driven models from the top-performing blocks will be showcased on the 'Wall of Fame' inaugurated today at NITI Aayog, New Delhi. This platform celebrates excellence and innovation under both the Aspirational Blocks and Aspirational Districts Programmes, and aims to inspire a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Gattu Block Ranks 5th Nationally in NITI Aayog Delta Ranking, Earns ₹1 Crore Award for Outstanding Development Progress
Gadwal: In a remarkable achievement, Gattu Block in Jogulamba Gadwal district has secured 5th place nationally and 2nd place in Zone-3 (comprising Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala) in the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) 2024–25 Delta Ranking for Q4 (January–March 2025) released by NITI Aayog. District Collector B. M. Santosh, IAS shared this proud update, stating that Gattu Block's exceptional performance in the latest national rankings has earned it a recognition award of ₹1 crore, which will soon be presented by NITI Aayog. The rankings were announced during a virtual event organized by NITI Aayog, where representatives from all 500 Aspirational Blocks across the country participated. As part of the celebrations, the "Wall of Fame" at the NITI Aayog Headquarters now features the success stories of top-performing blocks. This initiative highlights how Aspirational Blocks and District Programmes are working in alignment with India's vision for a Developed Nation by 2047. Ranking Methodology: The Delta Rankings were assessed based on 39 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) categorized under five crucial development themes: 1. Health and Nutrition 2. Education 3. Agriculture and Allied Services 4. Basic Infrastructure 5. Social Development Between the third quarter (October–December 2024) and the fourth quarter (January–March 2025), Gattu Block's composite score improved from 61.24 to 69.43, recording an impressive 8.19% growth. Collector's Appreciation: District Collector lauded the tireless efforts of Gattu Block officials, departmental heads, and frontline workers, stating: 'This is a result of collective and coordinated efforts. All departments have shown dedication and commitment towards achieving 100% KPI targets.' He extended heartfelt congratulations to all stakeholders involved and expressed confidence that the district would continue to excel in national-level development programmes. This milestone not only reflects the administrative efficiency and grassroots commitment in Gattu Block but also serves as an inspiration for other blocks across the country to strive for accelerated, inclusive, and sustainable development.
