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Hans India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Palla seeks recalibration of Vizag Metro alignment
Mangalagiri: In a move underscoring growing public unease over the alignment of the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, TDP State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao, on Tuesday held deliberations with the Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL), N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy, seeking a comprehensive reassessment of the proposed route. The meeting, which took place at the APMRCL headquarters in Mangalagiri, comes amid mounting representations from local stakeholders — including members of the Gajuwaka Building Association, residential communities, and small business owners — who have raised red flags about the potential displacement and land acquisition implications of the current metro alignment. Srinivasa Rao, voicing these apprehensions, contended that the existing alignment, originally drawn up in 2015, may no longer reflect the realities of Visakhapatnam's evolving urban fabric. Citing rapid infrastructural expansion and shifting land use patterns, he urged that the design be revisited through an updated field inspection and ground-level verification. He further emphasised that while the metro project was an indispensable infrastructural leap for the city, its implementation must be people-centric and sensitive to livelihood concerns. 'Development cannot — and should not — come at the expense of public welfare. The metro must be designed with the citizen at its core, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum benefit,' Srinivasa Rao stated. In response, Ramakrishna Reddy assured the formation of a fresh technical committee to undertake a holistic review of the alignment, with a mandate to assess social impact and optimise land acquisition. The review is expected to balance engineering feasibility with socio-economic considerations, thereby charting a course that is both progressive and equitable. The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, in its first phase, envisions a 46.23-kilometre network comprising 42 stations. The revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), recently approved by the State government, has paved the way for tender issuance on July 28. The Rs 11,498-crore initiative will necessitate the acquisition of 99.22 acres of land. Social Impact Assessment (SIA) consultations held from July 16 to 18 identified 204 project-affected families and 108 families facing displacement. As the project progresses towards execution, Wednesday;s dialogue underscores the critical importance of sustained engagement between policymakers, implementing agencies, and the public to ensure inclusive and harmonious urban transformation.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
LDA plans Rs 431crore integrated divisional office in Gomtinagar
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has proposed the construction of an integrated divisional office near Samta Mulak Chauraha in Gomtinagar. The project, modelled on similar facilities in Varanasi and Gorakhpur, is expected to cost around Rs 431 crore. A detailed project report (DPR), which includes the proposed transfer of land currently under the irrigation department, has been submitted to the housing department for approval. LDA was entrusted with preparing the DPR, conducting surveys, and assessing the current status of departmental offices. The aim is to bring major administrative offices under one roof to streamline inter-departmental coordination and improve service delivery. In a survey of 63 departments, 54 divisional-level departments were found suitable for relocation to the proposed eight-storey building, which will feature double basement parking for around 900 cars. The proposed site, currently owned by the irrigation department, was originally allotted to the UP-State Haj Committee in 2009 and has remained vacant for the past 14 years. The irrigation department has initiated the process to cancel the lease, citing violations of the allotment terms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Easily Available Foods Naturally Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Learn More Undo According to the DPR, the complex will include centralised office spaces, a public grievance and help desk, conference halls, training facilities, green areas, and parking. Of the total cost, the govt is expected to provide Rs 50 crore as seed capital. LDA will contribute Rs 25 crore, while the remaining amount will be mobilised through the monetisation of existing departmental office properties and surplus govt land. Three office sites marked for relocation could generate Rs 63.5 crore through monetisation. Additional land parcels identified by the district administration and the revenue department are expected to contribute Rs 466 crore. Some Nazul land is estimated to yield another Rs 24 crore. According to LDA officials, "The proposal has been forwarded to the state govt. Approval is being sought from the Council of Ministers through the state-level committee, along with administrative and financial clearance for the seed capital and cancellation of the previous land allotment."
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Gajuwaka MLA seeks reassessment of Vizag Metro route to safeguard public interests
VIJAYAWADA/VISAKHAPATNAM Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Andhra Pradesh unit president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao on Tuesday held deliberations with Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) Managing Director N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy, seeking a comprehensive reassessment of the proposed route of Metro Rail Project in Visakhapatnam. The meeting, which took place at the APMRCL headquarters in Mangalagiri, comes amid mounting representations from the local stakeholders, including the members of the Gajuwaka Building Association, residential communities, and small business owners who have raised red flags about the potential displacement and land acquisition implications of the current metro alignment. Mr. Srinivasa Rao, voicing these apprehensions, contended that the existing alignment, originally drawn up in 2015, may no longer reflect the realities of Visakhapatnam's evolving urban fabric. Citing rapid infrastructural expansion and shifting land use patterns, he urged that the design be revisited through an updated field inspection and ground-level verification. Emphasising that the metro project is an indispensable infrastructural leap for the city, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said its implementation must be people-centric and sensitive to livelihood concerns. In response, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy assured the formation of a fresh technical committee to undertake a holistic review of the alignment, with a mandate to assess social impact and optimise land acquisition. The review is expected to balance engineering feasibility with socio-economic considerations, thereby charting a course that is both progressive and equitable. The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, in its first phase, envisions a 46.23-km network comprising 42 stations. The revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), recently approved by the State government, has paved the way for tender issuance on July 28. The ₹11,498-crore initiative will necessitate the acquisition of 99.22 acres of land. Social Impact Assessment (SIA) consultations held from July 16 to 18 identified 204 project-affected families and 108 families facing displacement.
The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM facing opposition from his own party on 10% Muslims quota, claims BJP
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao claimed that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is facing opposition from his own party's BC leaders for providing 10% quota to Muslims in the proposed 42% reservation for the Backward Classes (BCs) on Wednesday. Talking to the media at Yellandu in Bhadradri Kothagudem district during his ongoing tour, Mr. Rao said the ruling party leaders belonging to BCs are against the 'conspiracy' by the Chief Minister in depriving BCs of their rights to gain political mileage by providing 10% quota to Muslims. The BJP has always opposed religion-based reservations and castigated the Congress government for trying to blame the Centre for its inability to implement BC reservations. With regard to the pending irrigation projects in the region, the BJP leader demanded the government to complete the pending Sitarama lift irrigation and Devadula project to provide water to the farmers. The party MLAs would seek clarity on this matter from the government in the Assembly, he promised. At Bhadrachalam, after praying at the Sri Seetharamchandra Swamy temple, he alleged that recent attacks on Hindu temples and organizations was a clear indication of the 'vote bank politics' and 'inaction' of the ruling party. He also wanted the government to take back all the temple lands given to other religious organisations. He reminded that Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, during his tenure as Culture Minister, had allotted ₹98 crore for the development of Bhadrachalam town with ₹48 crore already released. The remaining amount would be released after the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is submitted but wanted the State government to extend cooperation for the development of this temple town. Later, addressing the Kothagudem Bar Association meeting, he called for an 'Advocate Protection Act' because attacks on them have been increasing day by day similar to the one in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. A memorandum too was submitted to the Governor in this regard, he said.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Tunnel road DPR cuts tunnelling timeline to 24 months
BENGALURU: Tunnelling for Bengaluru's proposed Tunnel Road project, initially estimated to take 33 months, has now been slashed to 24 months in the final Detailed Project Report (DPR). While experts call the projection unrealistic, official from Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) say the reduced timeline is possible due to the deployment of eight high-speed Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), as opposed to the earlier plan to use six medium to average-speed TBMs. The draft DPR had pegged the total project completion time at 61 months, of which 33 months were dedicated to tunnelling. The final DPR, however, brings down the overall project duration to 50 months, with just 24 months assigned for boring through 16.7 km. Speaking to TNIE, BS Prahallad, Director of B-SMILE, said, 'We initially planned for six TBMs with an average cutting speed of 90 metres per month, but the timeline was too long. To reduce the duration, we decided to both add more machines and upgrade to high-speed cutting models. Each high-speed TBM can cut a minimum of 200 meters per month—that's 2.4 kilometers per year, assuming ideal conditions.' 'One high-speed TBM can cut approximately 4 km in two years, and since the total tunnelling required is a little over 32 km, eight machines can complete it in two years,' he explained. Experts, however, voiced their concerns with regard to timeline. Ashish Verma, professor of transportation systems engineering at IISc, said, 'The type of rock or surface you encounter during tunneling is not always predictable. These uncertainties are rarely factored into the timelines. Based on Bengaluru's past experience, especially with Metro tunneling, unexpected challenges are common. Government inefficiency and delays in land acquisition also contribute significantly.' 'If adding two TBMs saves nine months, why not add two more and claim it'll be done in a year? It is disappointing that the DPR has arbitrarily determined the construction period. If the assumptions in the DPR are unrealistic, which it is, there will be no credible contractor or developer who will bid for the tenders because of the unrealistic timelines. Has the BBMP considered the cost implications of additional TBMs?', questioned Satya Arikutharam, an independent mobility expert.
