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Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Every scheme must reach the people: Dr Mallu Ravi
Nagarkurnool: 'Comprehensive measures are needed for the development of Nagarkurnool district, and all Central and State welfare schemes should be implemented effectively,' said Dr Mallu Ravi, MP and Chairman of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA). He emphasised that education, healthcare, and employment are vital to improving the living standards of the poor. On Tuesday, Dr Mallu Ravi chaired the DISHA meeting in Nagarkurnool, which was attended by District Collector Badavath Santosh, MLAs Dr Rajesh Reddy, Dr Vamshi Krishna, DFO Rohit Gopidi, Additional Collectors P Amarender and Dev Sahayam, among others. Dr Ravi stressed that government schemes must align with national and state development goals. He instructed officials to monitor Central schemes regularly, and if there are challenges, to bring them to the attention of him or local MLAs. He stated that public representatives and officials must work in coordination to ensure that Nagarkurnool emerges as a model district in development and welfare. He advised banks to provide loans across all sectors, especially to small entrepreneurs, and urged them to ensure the full implementation of crop loans and priority sector lending targets. He instructed National Highway officials to prepare proposals for highway expansion and inter-state bridges like the Maddimadugu–Macharam bridge. He also directed that SC Corporation loan grounding from 2017 to 2025 be completed and that banks take special interest in utilizing SC Corporation funds. Regarding education, Dr Mallu Ravi emphasized that quality education is a fundamental right. He highlighted the need to expand schools and colleges, improve teacher training, and modernize education policies. The government is working to ensure that Telangana's education sector becomes a national leader. In healthcare, he said that the government has already enhanced facilities at the district medical college, offering advanced training and services. Efforts are underway to provide quality medical care in tribal and rural areas. He also instructed officials to ensure 100% student enrolment in welfare hostels and gurukuls and to send proposals for any additional requirements.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
MP Mallu Ravi Stresses Collective Effort for Effective Implementation of Welfare and Development Schemes in Nagar Kurnool
Gadwal: Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Mallu Ravi emphasized that welfare and development benefits initiated by the Central and State Governments should reach the intended beneficiaries through the collective and coordinated efforts of district officials. He made these remarks while presiding over the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting, held on Wednesday at the Collector's office conference hall. During the meeting, the MP reviewed the progress and implementation of programs across various sectors, including education, healthcare, rural water supply, agriculture, rural development, banking, Panchayati Raj, child welfare, civil supplies, and industries. Recognition for Gattu Block's Achievement Mallu Ravi congratulated the district administration for Gattu Mandal's recognition as one of the Top-5 ranked blocks nationwide in a NITI Aayog assessment. He praised the District Collector B.M. Santosh and other officials for their dedication. Banking and Financial Inclusion He directed banking institutions – public, private, and rural – to ensure adequate disbursement of loans across priority and non-priority sectors. He instructed them to resolve all pending applications and provide crop loans without delay. He also recommended the immediate establishment of SBI branches in Erravalli and Dharur mandal centers. Additionally, he urged banks to take swift action to set up digital libraries in the region. MGNREGS and Rural Development The district issued 1.56 lakh job cards under the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme). Over the past three months, 2,074 man-days were generated, paying ₹307 per day, with a total of ₹14.45 crore distributed as daily wages. Under the Vanamahotsavam program, MGNREGS funds are being utilized for nurseries, planting, fitting, and maintenance work. Swachh Bharat and Social Welfare Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the district provided ₹12,000 per toilet for sanitation infrastructure. Also, 17,549 beneficiaries, including senior citizens and widows, are receiving pensions. Under the Mahila Shakti scheme, aimed at empowering one crore women to become economically independent, the district plans to set up petrol bunks and solar power units. Agriculture and Soil Health The Agriculture Department, with Central Government support, is collecting soil samples from 6,000 farmers to issue Soil Health Cards for improved crop productivity. Healthcare Initiatives Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS): Medical screenings were conducted for women, with necessary medications provided. BP was detected in 57,400 individuals and diabetes in 26,000 individuals, who are now receiving treatment. 661 tuberculosis (TB) patients are receiving free treatment and a monthly allowance of ₹3,000. Healthcare infrastructure includes: 10 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) 57 sub-centers 3,328 people treated under the Aarogyasri scheme. Educational Progress Under the Education Department: 3,994 students are studying in 12 KGBV (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) schools. The district achieved 91% pass rate in the 10th-grade exams last year. A new menu has been introduced under the Midday Meal Scheme to provide nutritious food to all students. Textbooks and uniforms were distributed to all students. Instructions were issued to renovate dilapidated schools and repair toilets wherever needed. Drinking Water Supply Under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme, clean drinking water is being supplied via pipelines to households in 255 village panchayats and habitations. As part of the Summer Action Plan, water tankers and repaired borewells were arranged to ensure uninterrupted supply during the dry season. Infrastructure and Roads Pending road works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) were instructed to be completed immediately. MP Mallu Ravi called for inter-departmental coordination to achieve the proposed targets and to effectively implement Central and State welfare schemes. Collector's Remarks District Collector B.M. Santosh, in his address, appreciated the MP's commitment to monitoring welfare programs. He informed that the district is actively reviewing the implementation of schemes from over 40 departments on a regular basis. Key Attendees The meeting was attended by: Alampur MLA Vijayudu DCCB Chairman Vishnuvardhan Reddy Additional Collectors Lakshminarayana and Narsing Rao Library Corporation Chairman Neeli Srinivasulu DISHA Committee members Saritha, Giribabu, Shankar, and Raju Officials from various government departments
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ensure transparent delivery of central scheme benefits: HDK
Mysuru: Union minister of heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy , on Saturday, emphasised the need for transparent delivery of benefits from centrally sponsored schemes to eligible beneficiaries. Chairing a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee held at the zilla panchayat auditorium, the Union minister mentioned that due to higher-than-usual rainfall, there was crop damage. He asked officers to provide accurate reports and take measures for appropriate relief. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar highlighted the need to identify and repair black spots on national highways in the district. He also called for detailed information on the Chamundi Hill Prasad scheme and stressed the importance of progress in the Swadesh Darshan scheme. Complaints about inadequate waste management in Siddalingapura gram panchayat were received, and officials were instructed to take action. Deputy commissioner G Lakshmikant Reddy told the meeting that 95% of the land for Mysuru-Kushalnagar NH 275 was acquired. For the expansion of Mysuru Airport's runway, about 240 acres are required, and most of the land has been acquired. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The project is at the tender stage. The meeting was attended by Chamarajanagar MP Sunil Bose, Hunsur MLA GD Harish Gowda, DISHA Committee member Ashwin Kumar, district panchayat CEO S Ukesh Kumar, Mysuru City Corporation commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif, and superintendent of police, Mysuru, N Vishnuvardhana.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Ensure central schemes reach eligible beneficiaries: Kumaraswamy
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday instructed officials to ensure that centrally sponsored schemes reach eligible beneficiaries in a transparent manner. Presiding over the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here on Saturday, Mr. Kumaraswamy said that the district had received 24% excess rainfall this year, resulting in crop losses. He directed officials to prepare a detailed report on the extent of damage to facilitate compensation for affected farmers. MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar directed officials to identify and repair accident-prone black spots on national highways to enhance road safety. He sought updates on the Chamundi Hills Prasada Scheme and called for swift implementation of the Swadesh Darshan scheme. Raising concerns over poor waste management in Siddalingapura Gram Panchayat, he told officials to take corrective measures. T.S. Srivatsa, MLA, demanded that details of all development works in his constituency be shared with him, citing a lack of information on the park development projects. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy informed the meeting that 95% of land acquisition for the Mysuru–Kushalnagar NH-275 project had been completed. On the Mysuru airport runway expansion, around 240 acres of land had been acquired, with utility shifting pending, he said. Officials said that 82% of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission had been completed, while the Swachh Bharat Mission targets had been fully achieved. Works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act were progressing well, and were expected to meet the targets by March 2026. Under the National Health Mission, 98% progress has been achieved, they said. The meeting was informed that solid waste management units have been established in every gram panchayat. This year, 53% of sowing has been completed, and farmers were being encouraged to cultivate horticulture crops as alternatives to tobacco. MP for Chamarajanagar Sunil Bose, MLA for Hunsur G.D. Harish Gowda, DISHA committee member Ashwin Kumar, Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif, Superintendent of Police R. Vishnuvardhan, and others were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Union Minister reviews implementation of Central schemes in Guntur district
Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar has stated that Central schemes in Guntur district are being implemented effectively through coordinated efforts of public representatives and officials. He chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting at the Collectorate here on Saturday. Rajya Sabha member Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, MLAs, ZP Chairperson, and Collector S. Nagalakshmi were among those present. The Union Minister reviewed progress on major schemes including the Jal Jeevan Mission, PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Amrit 2.0, and PM Surya Ghar. He stressed that constituency-wise data must reflect ground realities, and urged for wide awareness campaigns on Surya Ghar at the village-level. He announced that 90% work on the Western Bypass between Gollapudi and Chinakakani is complete and would be finished by September. Road and ROB projects under AIIMS and other key areas are being expedited. He said that out of 722 Jal Jeevan works and 400 non-starters were cancelled by the government, while others are under way. Notably, he flagged corruption and inefficiencies in housing layouts under the previous government, and ordered a full inquiry. On PM Surya Ghar, 1.10 lakh families have applied, with 10% vendor mapping completed. Banks were instructed to expedite disbursal of loans.
