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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Shiv Shakti market fire: Calling Rs 45 lakh insufficient, traders return donation
The textile traders of Shiv Shakti Textile Market Association (SSTMA) on Saturday refused to accept the donation of Rs 45 lakh, calling it insufficient to help the shop owners who suffered heavy losses during a major fire incident on February 26. The traders also asked the Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTTA) to return the fund to donors. FOSTTA president Kailash Hakim met with SSTMA members and representatives of Shiv Shakti Textile Market Relief fund committee (SSTMRFC) Friday evening. The SSTMA thanked the FOSTTA directors and president for their support, however, returned the collected amount. Speaking to The Indian Express, FOSTTA president Kailash Hakim said, 'A major fire broke out at Shiv Shakti Textile market, which has 855 shops, on February 26. After 70 hours the fire was brought under control by the fire fighting teams of SMC. On February 28, we formed SSTMRFC with 11 members and a bank account was opened in a private bank. We appealed to the textile industry and the general public to donate funds to help the traders. Till date, we have received 45 lakh amount from 175 donors.' 'While returning the amount, we were told that Rs 45 lakh was insufficient. There are over 855 textile trading shops in SSTM and around. If the funds are equally distributed among each shop, owners will get around Rs 5,000 each. We will return the donation amount to the donors thanking them,' he added. Sources in FOSTTA said that among 175 donors there are donors who had given a donation of Re 1 and a few more, who had given a donation of Rs 100. FOSTTA directors had donated Rs 11 lakhs, Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry had donated Rs 11 lakhs and Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil had donated Rs 11 lakhs. The SSTMA president Sunil Kothari said, 'The structure of our market is still dangerous and the textile traders are not allowed to enter the market. All the shops and businesses have been shut since the fire incident. The power supply in the market has been disconnected. Out of 855 shops, 555 shops have been totally damaged due to fire. We appreciate and are thankful to the donors and also the FOSTTA people. The fire incident has resulted in loss of hundreds of crores to the traders.'
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Centre launches nationwide rural sanitation survey to assess impact of Swachh Bharat Mission
NEW DELHI: The Union Government has launched a nationwide rural sanitation survey aimed at providing a national ranking for all States, Union Territories, and Districts of India. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, inaugurated the Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025. He stated that the survey will measure the impact of India's flagship cleanliness programs, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The survey will rigorously assess the current state of rural sanitation, focusing on sustaining the outcomes achieved under the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model, as established by the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). The assessment will include sampling village evaluations, surveying households and public places to gauge their status based on various cleanliness parameters. This includes the functionality of Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMU), Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) plants, GOBARdhan plants, citizen feedback, and Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) sites. During the event, Patil emphasised to all States the importance of maintaining cleanliness, stating that it is not a one-time goal but a continuous journey. He urged States and Union Territories to share their innovations and best practices under the schemes. 'As we work towards a Viksit Bharat, sanitation must remain a sustained, people-led effort powered by true Jan Bhagidari,' he said.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Modi's 2-day Gujarat visit: PM holds mega roadshow in Gandhinagar
As part of his two-day visit to Gujarat, which comes as first after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi on Tuesday held a roadshow in Gandhinagar where he was welcomed with flower petals. Union minister CR Patil and CM Bhupendra Patel also joined him. He will attend the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story and lay the foundation stone of development projects in the city today. Modi visited the border district of Kachchh for the first time on Monday, where from Bhuje, he dedicated 18 development projects worth ₹ 2,326 crore and laid the foundation stones for 15 more projects worth ₹ 51,088 crore, delivering development works valued more than ₹ 53,400 crore to the state.
The Print
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Trying to undo damage caused by previous govt: AP CM Naidu
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president also met New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking to reporters here, Naidu said he met Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nirmala Sitharaman, and sought central support for the development of Andhra Pradesh. New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said his government is trying to 'rectify at the earliest' the damage caused by the previous YSRCP dispensation and that it would take a minimum of 10 years to bring the state back on track. Naidu said his government is working to rebuild the state despite inheriting a massive debt burden of Rs 1.20 lakh crore along with liabilities and payment dues of Rs 9,094 crore. 'On June 12, we will complete one year in office. We are trying to bring every department on track. Every department has been either derailed or has become defunct. There is no choice but to rebuild,' the chief minister said. He claimed that the level of destruction inflicted on the state by the previous regime was unprecedented. 'Such kind of destruction of a state has not happened in the past,' he said. Despite the financial constraints, Naidu said his government is focusing on key projects, including the development of Amaravati as the state capital, completion of the Polavaram irrigation project, and revival of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The government is also working to attract domestic investment to fast-track development across the state, he added. Naidu said that in his meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he flagged the state's financial problem and sought funds for the Polavaram irrigation project as well as for the Polavaram-Banakacherla link project. The Polavaram irrigation project will be completed by 2027. There will be no compromise on speed and quality. The central government is also monitoring the progress of the project closely, he said. In a separate meeting with Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, Naidu said he discussed the Polavaram-Banakacherla project. The CM said the river linking project would benefit millions in drought-hit areas and serve as a model for river-linking across India. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is expected by June 2025, Naidu said. He requested better coordination between the departments concerned to fast-track the project. He said the proposed project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas through a three-part water transfer system, including the Bollapalle reservoir. In his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Naidu said he presented a strategic vision to position Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for defence manufacturing and aerospace innovation. The proposals included development of integrated defence facilities, revival of critical manufacturing units, support for indigenous aviation programmes, establishment of testing and training centres, and creation of thematic defence hubs. 'We discussed a comprehensive roadmap for Andhra Pradesh to emerge as a cornerstone of India's defence and aerospace future. Grateful for his encouraging response and assurance of full support,' the chief minister said in a post on X. In his meeting with New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, Naidu requested the allocation of rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and urged expediting approval of proposals submitted by the state's electricity distribution companies in January. 'Had a fruitful meeting… With the Centre's support, we will reduce energy costs, empower our people, and lead India's clean energy transition,' Naidu said on X. The chief minister has set a target of installing 20 lakh rooftop solar units by 2025. Under the scheme, SC/ST households will receive free rooftop solar systems while backward caste households will get Rs 10,000 per kWp subsidy for up to 2 kWp installations. Andhra Pradesh's Clean Energy Policy 2024-29 targets an additional 72.6 GW of renewable energy, including 40 GW of solar power. In a meeting with Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, Naidu sought support to transform the state into a pivotal hub for space manufacturing and innovation. The state's proposal outlined the development of two state-supported space cities, one near the ISRO SHAR spaceport and another near Lepakshi, to serve as integrated hubs for satellite production, launch vehicle development and industry collaboration. He also apprised the Union minister of the appointment of former ISRO chief S Somanath as the honorary adviser on space technology to the government of Andhra Pradesh. In his meeting with Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Naidu submitted a detailed letter outlining Andhra Pradesh's strategic role in advancing India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem. During the meeting, the CM appreciated the Union government's initiatives, especially the launch of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), which are pivotal to realising India's vision of becoming a global hub for electronics production. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh's readiness to complement this vision through robust policies like the Semiconductor Display Fab Policy and the Electronics Manufacturing Policy which offer fiscal incentives and plug-and-play infrastructure to investors. PTI LUX DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Delhi: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu submits river-linking proposal to Union Jal Shakti Minister
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Friday to discuss and submit a proposal for the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, aiming to enhance water resource management and infrastructure development in the region. According to a release, the project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills. The Chief Minister said the project supports national missions like Jal Jeevan, Blue Revolution, and Make in India. He also highlighted Andhra Pradesh's rightful access to surplus water as a downstream state after bifurcation. He assured that the detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted soon and requested timely approvals to move the project forward. The Godavari-Banakacherla Link Scheme is a massive project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh Government at an estimated cost of Rs 80,112 crore. The plan involves diverting 200 TMC of water from the Godavari river at Polavaram to Rayalaseema through the Bollapalli reservoir and Banakacherla head regulator. The proposal seeks to interlink the Godavari, Krishna, and Penna rivers. Meanwhile, Chandrababu Naidu will also meet with Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, to discuss research, innovation, and industrial science collaborations. He will also meet with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today. At around 4 pm today, CM Naidu will participate in a key review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Implementation of New Criminal Laws across States. Then, at around 9 pm, he will meet Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to deliberate on digital infrastructure and AP's role in the future tech economy. On May 24, the Andhra CM will attend the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, which is scheduled for 9:00 - 9:30 AM at the Convention Centre, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In this high-level policy forum, he will articulate Andhra Pradesh's reform-oriented governance model, highlight key development initiatives, and seek strategic cooperation from the Centre and States to advance inclusive and sustainable growth. (ANI)
