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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Govt plans to expand Singareni on a global scale
Kothagudem: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the State government is planning to expand Singareni on a global scale in an extraordinary manner. During the inauguration of the Singareni GM office and workshop in Kothagudem on Saturday, Bhatti mentioned that the government has engaged experts to collect vital data and suggestions for this expansion. He noted, 'Once we have the report, we will proceed with the action plan. With its century-long experience, Singareni is being evaluated for profitable opportunities in technical and mineral extraction.' The Deputy Chief Minister added that new mines are set to produce 22 million tonnes of coal over the next 30 years. 'The main objective is to ensure the safety of Singareni workers, with business being a secondary concern. In the event of an accidental death of a Singareni worker, we offer accident insurance coverage of Rs 1 crore, as well as compassionate appointments. This initiative sets a new precedent in the country's history,' stated Bhatti.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Rs 17,169 cr allocated for tribals under sub-plan funds: Bhatti
Kothagudem: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the previous BRS government had failed to utilise Sub-Plan funds during its decade-long rule and it caused significant injustice to the individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Telangana. He announced that the Congress-led government has allocated Rs.17,169 crore this financial year under the Sub-Plan for tribal welfare, and carried forward Rs 1,296 crore left unspent from previous years. Addressing the Telangana Adivasi Congress workers' meeting at Palwancha in Khammam district on Saturday, Bhatti urged leaders attending the training camp to take information about Sub-Plan schemes to every household. 'To understand the needs of tribal communities, we brought together tribal leaders and launched training programmes to implement solutions through the AICC,' said the minister, in his address. 'Under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Self-Employment Scheme, Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated exclusively for tribals — a record in the nation's history,' he added. He underscored the recently introduced Indira Solar Tribal Development Scheme to help forest dwellers live with dignity. 'Through this, we are bringing 6.7 lakh acres under cultivation by investing Rs 12,500 crore. We brought in the Nallamala Declaration to protect the rights and dignity of tribals,' he claimed. 'Dignity and equal society are possible only under Congress governance. We have introduced schemes in alignment with that vision. Welfare programmes are being provided to every household. We will soon distribute details to every home about which schemes are being delivered to each household and how much the government is spending,' he said. Bhatti urged party leaders to take the details of all schemes to every household and help eligible people file applications.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt implementing schemes, land rights measures for SC/ST communities: Bhatti
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday said the previous BRS govt did not utilise the SC/ST sub-plan funds meant for the communities, but the incumbent Congress govt was spending every rupee of the sub-plan funds for the development of SC and ST communities in the state. "Under the sub-plan, 17,169 crore was allocated for the STs. Additionally, 1,296 crore unspent funds from the past were carried forward. To understand the needs of tribal communities, we brought together tribal leaders and launched training programmes to implement solutions. When lands assigned to the poor were being grabbed under the 'Dharani' system of the previous BRS govt, we protested. We pledged to throw Dharani into the Bay of Bengal and came to power with that promise. Now, we've introduced the Bhu Bharati Act to ensure land rights to tribals," he said. Bhatti said that 1,000 crore was allocated exclusively for tribals under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Self-Employment Scheme and the Indira Solar Tribal Development Scheme was also launched to help tribal farmers live with dignity. "The state govt has brought the Nallamala Declaration to protect the rights and dignity of tribals," he said at the Telangana Adivasi Congress workers training programme in Palwancha of the combined Khammam district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The deputy CM said, "The Congress govt is planning to expand Singareni on a global scale. We have appointed experts to gather the necessary information and recommendations for this expansion. Once we receive the report, we will initiate the action plan. New mines are ready to extract 22 million tonnes of coal over the next 30 years. The primary goal is the safety of Singareni workers—business comes only after that. In case of accidental death of a Singareni worker, we are providing 1 crore accident insurance along with compassionate appointments," he said. Earlier, AICC in-charge of Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan, held a review meeting with party leaders from the combined Khammam district and participated in cleaning tribal hostels and planting saplings along with revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy among other Congress leaders.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Ensure transparency in governance: Bhatti
Khammam: Deputy Chief Minister M Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday along with ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Tummala Nageswara Rao, and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy; MP R Raghuram Reddy; MLAs; public representatives; and District Collectors of the joint Khammam district reviewed various government schemes' implementation in the district. This included Indiramma Housing, Bhu Bharathi, paddy purchase, monsoon health action plan, and advance cultivation of the Agriculture Department. Addressing the meeting, Bhatti ordered police to take strict action against those selling fake seeds. 'The investment of lakhs of rupees and hard work of farmers will be wasted due to fake seeds,' he said. He urged officials to take necessary cooperation should from Andhra Pradesh and curb fake seeds. The Dy CM lauded record level of grain purchase in the joint Khammam district and completion of payments to farmers. He said that steps should be taken to resolve the land problems of the people with the Bhu Bharati Act. He said that awareness programmes have been organised in mandals to educate people about the Act. During the meeting, the minister urged officials to host State Formation Day celebrations on a grand note. 'Along with national flag hoisting in the morning, celebrations and cultural programmes should be organised at the Assembly constituency headquarters in the evening,' said Bhatti. Meanwhile, Komatireddy said that in the wake of early arrival of monsoon, fertilisers and seeds required for cultivation of the season should be kept ready.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt using SCs, STs funds in a prudent manner, says Bhatti
Hyderabad: Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said that the present Congress government was not only allocating funds for the implementation of the SC/ST Sub-Plan, but also spending them diligently without diversion. Bhatti stated that the government was functioning with the vision of building a socially just Telangana where people live with dignity and the state achieves comprehensive development. He was speaking on Wednesday at the award distribution ceremony held at Banjara Bhavan for students of SC Welfare Residential Schools. He emphasised that this government was not formed to serve feudal powers or evil forces but is entirely dedicated to the people. As per the SC/ST Sub-Plan, not only have funds been allocated, but they are also being utilised meticulously. He recalled that the compassionate Chief Minister Revanth Reddy carried forward the unspent Sub-Plan funds left by the previous administration.' 'Unlike the past regimes — including the United Andhra Pradesh and the previous ten years of rule — where Sub-Plan funds were neglected, the current government is ensuring full expenditure,' he said. He highlighted that Rs 40,232 crore have been allocated under the SC Sub-Plan, and Rs 13,223 crore of previously unspent funds have also been carried forward. Under the ST Sub-Plan, Rs 17,169 crore were allocated, with an additional Rs 1,296 crore of unspent funds from the past being utilised — ensuring no misuse or diversion. He made it clear that this government does not believe in enjoying power as a status symbol. The Deputy CM said that the government is also planning to reclaim and redistribute previously assigned lands to the poor. He condemned the previous government for brutally assaulting tribal farmers, including women, who tried to cultivate forest rights land granted under the Forest Rights Act. Upon coming to power, the current government launched the Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme to bring 6.7 lakh acres of forest rights land under cultivation. Under this scheme, the government is providing tribal farmers with free pump sets, solar panels, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, and encouraging them to grow crops like avocado and bamboo through the horticulture department. The scheme has a total budget of Rs 12,500 crore. He questioned why the previous government failed to implement such impactful schemes despite having higher revenue and incurring loans amounting to Rs 7.5 lakh crore. He also questioned why, despite sufficient resources, no attempt was made in the past ten years to increase diet or cosmetic charges in welfare hostels.
