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The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Progress of ongoing projects discussed at DISHA meeting in Sivaganga
During the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held in Sivaganga on Friday, implementation and progress of various government schemes and programmes were discussed. Matters on health and sanitation, children and women development, farmers and agricultural welfare, rural development, traffic and highways, water supplies, micro small and medium scale enterprises, land and minerals, differently-abled livelihood, animal husbandry, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA), Jal Jeevan mission, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, among others, were discussed at the meeting. Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram, Collector Asha Ajith, among others were present at the meeting.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Siddaramaiah accuses Centre of withholding funds, slams Karnataka MPs for inaction
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah came down heavily on the Union government on Wednesday, accusing it of withholding crucial funds owed to Karnataka and branding state-funded schemes under the Centre's at the state-level District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) committee meeting held at Vidhana Soudha, the Chief Minister said, 'Though Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project, not a single paisa has been given.'advertisementHe added that the state had written multiple letters to the Centre and Union Ministers, including the Prime Minister, read out some of these letters during the meeting to draw the attention of MPs. Siddarmaaiah pointed out that Rs 11,495 crore was due to Karnataka, including Rs 5,495 crore in special grants under the 15th Finance Commission and funds for lakes and the Peripheral Ring Road. 'Not a single rupee has been released,' he said.'I personally met Nirmala Sitharaman twice and appealed, but still, nothing was given,' he frustration, Siddaramaiah called out the lack of effort from the state's MPs. 'Why haven't MPs spoken even once in support of the state in the past two years? Don't try to escape responsibility,' he said, urging both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members to press the Centre for also flagged the pension dues from the Centre, saying, 'The state government continues to pay Rs 5,665 crore in pensions. However, the central government contributes only Rs 559 crore. Even this small amount hasn't been released for the past two years. Why is that?'Taking aim at the Centre, he said several welfare schemes mostly funded by the state were being branded under the Prime Minister's name, despite minimal financial support from the Union government. 'Shouldn't this ongoing injustice be questioned?' he said that despite Karnataka contributing Rs 4.5 lakh crore in taxes, the Centre had failed to support the state adequately. 'You accuse us of not having funds for development, while you hold back what is rightfully ours,' he said. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Yaduveer directs engineers to complete Jal Jeevan works by end of June
MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Thursday said the works undertaken under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) should be completed by the end of June. He directed engineers concerned during the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting that he presided over at the zilla panchayat hall. He said that the government's objective under the JJM is to provide tap water to every household. Understanding the seriousness of this goal, officials must expedite the remaining works, he said. Mr. Yaduveer pointed out that the JJM is a flagship scheme of the Central government, aiming to provide clean drinking water to every household. He suggested regular site inspections of ongoing projects. M.P. Suja Kushalappa, MLC, also highlighted the need to complete the JJM works in various areas like Chembebellur and ensure clean drinking water is provided. He expressed dissatisfaction that even after repeated mentions, the works remain incomplete. DISHA committee member Nagesh Kundalpadi emphasised effective implementation of the JJM, while Naveen Kumar added that coordination between officials and engineers is crucial for successful execution. Zilla panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena explained that the project is being implemented in three phases, with funds already sanctioned for water supply. The CEO said a report will be submitted on locations facing issues under the JJM. The committee member Kanti Satish stated that the Central government has released funds, and every household should receive drinking water. Executive engineer Bhaskar from the Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department detailed the progress. He said that of the 188 works that were undertaken in phase 1, 185 have been completed at an estimated cost of ₹13,517 lakh. Similarly, of the 129 works, 85 have been completed in phase 2 at an estimated cost of ₹9,092 lakh. As many as 348 works have been completed out of the 457 works in phase 3, while 107 works were ongoing. In total, 774 works have been undertaken with ₹23,218 lakh being spent out of an estimated ₹35,869 lakh, he added. Mr. Yaduveer expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in solid waste management works in Madikeri and demanded quicker action. Nagesh Kundalpadi questioned why forest and environmental department clearance was not obtained before starting work, despite the DISHA committee not meeting for months. He criticised the lack of willpower among officials. Naveen Kumar stressed the need to complete work within deadlines. Mr. Yaduveer said regional offices in Bengaluru will be approached for necessary environmental approvals. Deputy Commissioner Venkataraja explained that tenders for solid waste management were floated five times with no bidders, and alternative arrangements were made in Virajpet and Kushalnagar. At the meeting, BSNL engineers were directed to address demand for mobile towers and ensure uninterrupted internet access, especially in remote areas. Mr. Yaduveer insisted that land identification and proper permissions be handled by the BSNL officials. Committee member Rakesh highlighted the lack of mobile network in many villages in Ponnampet taluk, such as Birunani, T. Shettigeri, B. Shettigeri, Hudikeri, Belur, and Koothi. SP K. Ramarajan urged BSNL to ensure continuous internet connectivity even in remote villages. The MP also instructed the stocking of seeds and fertilisers to avoid a shortage during monsoon planting. The Joint Director of the Agriculture Department Chandrashekar said adequate stock of fertilisers such as urea, DAP, MOP, complex, and SSP has been prepared. Naveen Kumar noted that paddy cultivation is declining in Kodagu, and farmers should be encouraged. He asked the Agriculture Department to promote its support programmes.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Equal infra devpt needed in all areas of city: Kishan
Hyderabad: Although Hyderabad is developing rapidly, problems of lack of infrastructure and basic amenities are increasingly arising in various parts of the city. Development is needed not just for Hitec City, but also in areas like Old City, Gowliguda, Amberpet, Sanath Nagar, Khairatabad and Secunderabad, said Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy. Addressing the media after the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha) meeting on Friday, he said that the GHMC and Water Works play a key role in creating city infrastructure. For this, he asked to take steps to ensure no dearth of funds for the two entities. Further, education and women's welfare are also key parameters for development. Drinking water shortage and drainage issues are commonly recurring problems seen in slums. Further, street lights are needed everywhere in the city, and urgent steps have to be taken for restoration, he said. Kishan Reddy said that special attention should be paid to the infrastructure development as the population of the city grows and it should be taken as the prime responsibility. During the meeting, he said a review was conducted on the programs being carried out with central funds and officials concerned were asked to submit complete information for the funds to be received by the state. "We suggest that the first phase of the metro rail project, which is limited to Afzalgunj, be expanded and proposals for the second, third and fourth phases should be sent to the central government immediately." Once that information is received, it will help get the necessary funds and loans from the central government, he added. Earlier, the DISHA meeting took place at Dr MCHRD Institute under the chairmanship of Union Minister Kishan Reddy. The District Collector, senior officials of various departments and committee members attended. The meeting took cognisance of the complaint on land encroachment in Film Nagar, Shaikpet mandal. Former MLA Chintala Ramachandra Reddy complained to the Collector that some people had illegally encroached on two acres of government land in Deen Dayal Nagar. He expressed concern over the lack of response despite requesting the authorities several times to construct a compound wall. The Collector ordered the authorities to immediately inspect the site and submit a report on this matter. Kishan Reddy suggested that a GHMC Lands Board be formed to prevent illegal encroachments, and clear orders have been issued to register cases against illegals. The Union Minister inquired about the process of sanctioning Mudra loans in Hyderabad. He asked the officials as to how many of the first-time applicants for Mudra loans in 17 assembly constituencies of Hyderabad were sanctioned. He ordered the officials and banks to prepare a complete report on the sanction of loans. He inquired about the problems faced by the officials in the land acquisition process for the flyover from Uppal to Ghat Kesar. He suggested that steps be taken to ensure the speedy completion of the works of this project, which has been undertaken with priority for the convenience of people's travel. He said that the Amberpet flyover, built at a cost of about Rs 400 crore, will be officially inaugurated by Union Roads and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on May 5. He asked the concerned officials to make advance arrangements to avoid inconvenience to the people on the road under the flyover.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rahul misses court hearing indefamation case
Lucknow: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi failed to appear before the special MP/MLA court in Lucknow on Tuesday in a defamation case filed against him over alleged derogatory remarks against Indian soldiers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra . The court has now scheduled the hearing for May 17. The case is being heard by Special Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (MP/MLA) Alok Verma, who earlier directed Gandhi to be personally present in court for the hearing on April 29. Rahul Gandhi's legal representative, Advocate Pranshu Agrawal, submitted an application citing his client's prior commitments. According to the application, Gandhi was presiding over a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in Rae Bareli on the same day and was therefore unable to attend the court proceedings. The case was filed by Uday Shankar Srivastava, a retired Director of the Border Roads Organisation, holding the equivalent rank of Colonel in the Indian Army. Srivastava alleged that Rahul Gandhi made defamatory remarks against Indian soldiers during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Dec 2022. tnn
