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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India has made significant progress in 11 years of NDA rule, says Srinivasa Varma
Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma said that the country has made significant progress in the 11 years of the NDA's governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it was evident from India's rise to the fourth largest economy in the world recently. Addressing a workshop organised by the BJP on the 11 years of NDA rule, here on Wednesday, Mr. Varma said that India was poised to emerge as a developed country by 2047 and pointed out that it was the world's 11th largest economy when Mr. Modi took the reins in 2014. He added that it was only a matter of time before India became the third largest economy. Many developed countries struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but India was an exception. A host of welfare schemes and development programmes were implemented in the last decade, with priority to housing, supply of clean drinking water, and infrastructure development, which has been crucial in the economy reaching such heights. As far as Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) was concerned, a sum of ₹2,500 crore was allocated for the construction of the capital Amaravati in 2014–15, and funds were given for improving the railway line connectivity. Mr. Varma said that the development of A.P. was only possible with the Central government's support, while pointing out that the Centre sanctioned ₹12,000 crore for the Polavaram project, and was providing funds for the State's industrial development. Proposals sent by the State were being immediately approved. The Centre sanctioned a massive financial package for the revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, he added. BJP joint national general secretary Shiv Prakash, MLC Somu Veerraju, MLAs Kamineni Srinivas, C. Adinarayana Reddy, V. Parthasarathi and N. Eshwar Rao and party's State general secretaries Garapati Seetharamanjaneya Chowdary and Sannapureddy Dayakar Reddy were among those present.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Despite heavy rains, Union MoS Bhupathiraju reviews Central schemes in Assam
VIJAYAWADA: Undeterred by heavy rains and flood-hit roads, Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, undertook a 16-hour road journey from Guwahati to Assam's southernmost district to assess progress on Centrally sponsored schemes. The visit to South Salmara-Mankachar, which borders Bangladesh and Meghalaya, reinforced the Centre's focus on inclusive development in remote and strategic regions. Over a packed day, Varma inspected infrastructure projects under the Public Works and Rural Development Departments, reviewed road connectivity, and examined public assets. At the district hospital, he interacted with staff and beneficiaries while distributing Ayushman Bharat health cards. Demonstrating social outreach, the Minister distributed wheelchairs to children with special needs and held interactions with students. He also met Village Water and Sanitation Committees under the Jal Jeevan Mission, urging them to ensure equitable and reliable household water supply. At the Amrit Sarovar site, he encouraged Self-Help Group involvement in water conservation efforts. Emphasising national security, Varma visited the Indo-Bangladesh border and praised BSF jawans for their service. 'Your commitment is a pillar of our national integrity,' he said. He credited PM Narendra Modi and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for prioritising infrastructure and welfare in border districts. District officials, including the Deputy Commissioner and others present.
Reuters
11-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India steel minister says no decision on KIOCL, NMDC merger
NEW DELHI, March 11 (Reuters) - India has not taken any decision to merge KIOCL ( opens new tab and NMDC ( opens new tab, junior Steel Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma said in a written response in parliament on Tuesday. The steel ministry had proposed a merger of the miners in January, but the divestment department informed that "there is no such decision" at present, Varma said. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here.
