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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Need to align schemes with NITI Aayog's SDGs, says Lanka Dinakar
In view of the proposal to reform and rename the 20-Point Programme Implementation, its Andhra Pradesh chairperson Lanka Dinakar conducted a review meeting with the officials of the State Planning Department at the Secretariat on Friday. Mr. Dinakar emphasised the need to align the schemes and project information with the NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's Swarna Andhra mission. He asked the officials to ensure seamless integration of data across websites and dashboards, and work in tune with the Chief Minister's development priorities. Joint Secretary Anant Shankar said preparation of the district and mandal-level Swarna Andhra vision documents had been completed. He said the Assembly constituency-level plans were in progress. the vision plans for key sectors — agriculture and allied, industries and infrastructure, and services — were underway, he added. APSDPS Executive Director A. Venkateswara Rao said 30 lakh poor households had been identified through survey, including 58,000 Bangaru Kutumbalu. Similarly, 53,000 Margadarsulu were also identified, he said.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
There is a scope for development of tourism in Anakapalli district, says Chairman of Twenty-Point Programme Implementation
Chairman of Twenty-Point Programme Implementation Lanka Dinakar has said there is a scope for development of tourism in Anakapalli district as there are a number of Buddhist houses and stupas in Bojjanna Konda, which are historical monuments that can attract Buddhist monks from all over the world. He said there are famous Hindu temples and beaches that attract international and national tourists, and reservoirs that attract local tourists. 'There is a good chance of attracting tourists, especially by promoting the world famous Etikoppaka toys'. Things like Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioning these toys during his 'Mann ki Baat' address and showcasing of these toys at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi should be well publicised,' Mr. Dinakar said while reviewing the progress of implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes, projects and issues related to infrastructure along with District Collector Vijaya Krishnan. He said during the year 2023-24, a total of 3.40 lakh tourists visited various famous places in the district, which has the potential to be developed further. Reviewing the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Mr. Dinakar said the district could not achieve the targets set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi between 2019-24 due to non-availability of long-term water resources. The statistics show that the previous government had started 2,282 works between 2019-24 with an estimate of ₹8,93.11 crore, 1,085 works worth ₹690.95 crore have been completed and 784 works are in progress. Officials said that the remaining works have not been started. In the rural area of the district, water taps have been installed in 2.64 lakh houses out of 4.17 lakh houses, and work on another 1.53 lakh taps is expected to be done, but it is true that water is not coming from the completed taps. With respect to Gramin Sadak Yojana, Mr. Dinakar said the third phase of the work involves 13 roads worth ₹60.78 crore, 92.28 km in length, and four bridges worth ₹121.8 crore. 'Of the works related to 13 roads worth ₹50.53 crore, one bridge has been completed and the work on the remaining three bridges is under way,' the officials said. Officials said that 66,265 women in self-help groups in the district have been identified as 'Lakpati Didis' to make them millionaires, of which more than 65% are in agricultural-related work. 'There are 28,791 Didis with an annual income of more than ₹1 lakh.' One drone has been provided to self-help groups in the district under a pilot project to train them in the use of drones to benefit small and marginal farmers, and two more drones are ready to be provided to the beneficiaries. The Central government provides subsidy on drones.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Dinakar calls for overhaul of 20-Point Programme
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh 20-Point Programme Implementation Chairman Lanka Dinakar has called for reforms to align the decades-old initiative with modern development goals. Speaking at the Secretariat on Thursday, Dinakar said the programme, last updated in 2006, must be restructured to meet current goals as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat@2047 and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Swarnandhra@2047 visions. Post-2014, the NITI Aayog's 17 long-term development goals have guided the design and implementation of various schemes and projects under PM Modi's leadership. Similarly, the Chief Minister is implementing innovative plans to achieve a 15% growth rate to realise Swarnandhra Vision. Dinakar noted that although states submit regular reports under the 2006 framework, today's development needs call for a new approach. He has proposed rebranding the initiative as 'Swarnandhra Sadhana Sutras' at the state level and 'PM Viksit Bharat Programme' nationally.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Reforms soon in twenty-point programme, says Chairman Lanka Dinakar
The Twenty-Point Implementation Programme will soon be renamed, says its Chairman Lanka Dinakar. Addressing the media at the Secretariat on Thursday, Mr. Dinakar said the Central and State governments had considered his proposal to rename the programme as 'PM Viksit Bharat Sadhana Soothralu' at the national level and 'Swarna Andhra Sadhana Soothralu' in the State. Underlining the need for reforms in line with the Viksit Bharat-2047 and Swarna Andhra-2047 goals, he said the existing reporting model, unchanged since 2006, continued to rely on outdated monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual formats. Mr. Dinakar said reforms were necessary to align with the Central schemes inspired by the NITI Aayog's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Mr. Dinakar said a committee had reviewed the implementation of Central and State schemes in 24 districts. It would complete the exercise in the remaining two districts by the end of May. A report titled 'Viksit Bharat Sadhana lo Swarna Andhra Bhagaswamyam' would soon be published, he added.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt targets ‘Blue Flag' tag for Suryalanka, Ramapuram beaches
Vijayawada: The state 20-point programme implementation committee chairman Lanka Dinakar has directed Bapatla district collector JV Murali to step up efforts to secure 'Blue Flag' status for Suryalanka beach in Bapatla and Ramapuram beach near Chirala. He suggested to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for developing a tourism circuit by branding and creating infrastructure, connecting the 103 km coastal area with the district's historical temples. Dinakar explained that the district got ₹97.5 crore for tourism development under Swadeshi darshan scheme and officials should work to improve the infrastructure at Suryalanka beach. He reviewed the progress of various state and central govt programmes with the officials in Bapatla district on Tuesday. Expressing serious displeasure at the irregularities in implementation of NREGS programme , Dinakar asked the district collector to submit a detailed report. Speaking on the occasion, Dinakar said that although, the district achieved 67.4 lakh workdays against 65 lakh person days target under NREGS during 2024-25 with a 103.69% completion rate, it has only spent Rs 90 crore against the available Rs 110 crore under material component. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo Similarly, out of a 195 crore budget for wages, 182 crore was utilised. Dinakar directed the officials to provide details of the budget and actual expenditure on material and labour components for the past five years, along with information on any funds spent in violation of regulations. He directed the district collector to investigate the quality of assets created through material component expenditure over the past five years and any expenditure made against regulations. "If the daily wage under the NREGS is ₹300, the district's average wage is ₹278, and efforts should be made to increase it. Additionally, eligible families utilised only an average of 40 workdays out of the mandated 100 workdays," he expressed with displeasure. Dinakar asked the officials to increase workday utilisation. He reviewed water management projects, particularly Amrita Sarovar works and asked the officials to complete early. He found that just around 430 farm ponds were completed out of a target of 4,000 to the district. He said that district achieved 95% of the horticulture plantation target covering 532 acres. Similarly, he said that the district was allocated a budget of 45 lakh workdays for 2025-26. About, 25.7% of these have already been completed, he said. Dinakar asked the officials to take measures to enhance employment and livelihood opportunities in agriculture, food, handloom industries, tourism, and the service sector, ensuring Bapatla's participation in a prosperous Andhra Pradesh and contributing to a developed India.
