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Hans India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
People are happy under our governance, says minister
Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing, TG Bharath, stated that people across the state are happy with the governance of the current administration. As part of the 'Suparipalana Lo Modati Adugu' (First Step in Good Governance) programme, he toured Joharapuram in Kurnool city on Saturday. He went door-to-door, directly interacting with residents and explaining the welfare and development initiatives undertaken by the government in the past year. During his visit, he highlighted key welfare measures such as the successful implementation of the 'Thalliki Vandhanam' scheme, under which financial assistance is directly credited to mothers' accounts, and the provision of three free LPG gas cylinders per year to eligible families. He stated that pensions are being disbursed promptly on the 1st of every month and announced that the government will soon roll out the free bus travel scheme for women. Despite the state's financial constraints, Minister Bharath credited Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership for driving rapid development across the state. He further added that people are overwhelmingly appreciative of the good governance being delivered and are expressing satisfaction in every household visited. 'We are implementing all promised welfare schemes, including the much-awaited 'Annadata Sukhibhava' for farmers,' he said.
Hans India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
R&B minister slams YSRCP chief, questions credibility to face people
Palamaner (Chittoor district): Roads Pradeep Vennelakantiand buildings minister B C Janardhan Reddy launched a scathing attack on former chief minister YS Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, questioning with what face he intended to return to the people after allegedly pushing the state into ruin during his tenure. Along with local MLA N Amaranatha Reddy, he addressed a press meet in Palamaner on Friday. The minister said that the NDA alliance government is moving forward with the motto of 'taking governance to the people with welfare and development as its goal.' In contrast, he mocked the YSRCP for attempting to re-enter public life with the slogan 'Babu Surety-Betrayal Guarantee', calling it ridiculous and shameless. Highlighting the party's electoral downfall, he ridiculed the YSRCP for being reduced to just 11 Assembly seats, asking sarcastically, 'What happened to their 'Why Not 175' ambition?' Reddy alleged that Jagan earned the dubious distinction of sending IAS and IPS officers, and even his own ministers, to jail due to corruption. He questioned whether such a leader should be seen supporting rowdies, ganja dealers, and land mafia groups. 'Jagan's anarchic rule scared away investors, but under the current government, investments are queuing up like a flood,' he added. Referring to the previous government's push for three capitals, he blamed Jagan for destroying the state under that pretext. 'Now, under Chandrababu Naidu's leadership, the capital works are progressing in a way that will make the state stand tall across India,' he said. He also said the Polavaram project was being accelerated. Assuring development in the region, the minister promised to complete all the roads proposed by MLA Amarnath Reddy in the Palamaner constituency. DCCB chairman Amasa Rajasekhar Reddy was also present at the press meet. Earlier in the day, the leaders participated in the 'Suparipalanalo Tholi Adugu' (First Step in Good Governance) programme at Baireddipalle in the Palamaner constituency. They distributed NTR Bharosa pensions to beneficiaries. On the occasion, the minister said that despite financial constraints, the state government was effectively implementing welfare and development initiatives, and added that the NDA's 'Super Six' schemes have turned out to be a 'Super Success.'
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rs 772 crore sanctioned for renovation of 9K temples across AP
Srikakulam: State endowment department minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy announced that the reconstruction of 9,098 temples is being undertaken across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 772 crores. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The announcement came during his visit to Srikakulam district for the "First Step in Good Governance" programme. The minister visited the Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swami and Srikurmam Sri Kurmanadha Swami temples, accompanied by MLA Gond Shankar, and received blessings from Vedic scholars. Minister Reddy stated that Rs 772 crores will be utilised within a year for the temple reconstruction works. Of this, Rs 10,000 each is being provided to 5,523 temples for incense, lamps, and offerings, amounting to a total of ₹66.27 crores. In Srikakulam district, five new temples have been included under this initiative. Additionally, three temples are being reconstructed with an allocation of Rs 5 crore, for which proposals have already been prepared. He affirmed that the government is committed to developing the region spiritually. In Srikakulam district alone, Rs 1.96 crore has already been allocated for reconstruction, and Rs 12.75 crore sanctioned for 20 new works. A further Rs 10,000 each is being given to 157 temples in the district for routine offerings. Minister highlighted that the "First Step in Good Governance" programme serves as a platform to resolve minor local issues. He also pointed out that an agreement to establish industries worth Rs 76,000 crores in Visakhapatnam was signed in a single day. Despite financial constraints, he said the government is fulfilling all its election promises. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The minister added that reconstruction work is also planned for the Sri Suryanarayana Swami temple. Following the chief minister's visit, the temple pond was cleaned to facilitate convenience for devotees. Regarding the Srikurmam temple, discussions were held with the director of the Archaeological Survey of India, who assured a site inspection within ten days. Efforts are ongoing to preserve the heritage of Arasavalli and Srikurmam temples for future generations. The Arasavalli temple festival is now celebrated as a state festival, and this year, the government began the tradition of offering silk garments to the deity. Discussions with central and state ministers will be conducted soon to take further action on temple reconstruction, the Minister concluded. The event was attended by Simhachalam regional joint commissioner Trinadh, Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple EO Shobharani, Gaara tahsildar Chakravarti and others.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Midhun Reddy's arrest based on concrete evidence: HM
Gudibanda (Sri Sathya Sai district): Home and Disaster Management Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said on Monday that MP Mithun Reddy was arrested in connection with the liquor scam based on concrete evidence. Addressing the media during her visit to Madakasira, she emphasised that the court remanded the MP after thorough verification, confirming that arrests are made only when credible evidence exists. She further clarified that if a person is innocent, the judiciary would take the appropriate decision. Referring to the forest lands case and file-burning incidents involving Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy's family, she said investigations were ongoing. Anitha also remarked that the State was pushed back by 20 years due to the previous government's failures. Highlighting developmental initiatives, the Minister revealed that three cybercrime police stations were currently functioning in the State. She pointed out that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered the establishment of one cybercrime PS in every district. The government targets installing one lakh CCTV cameras across Andhra Pradesh, including every village and constituency. She also shared that since the NDA government took charge, Madakasira, one of the most backward regions, has received investments exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. Over 1,200 to 1,500 women are employed in the Indian Designs and Exports garment factory, and an Anganwadi-style school has been established for their children. She affirmed that women empowerment and regional development are being realised only under the NDA alliance. Irrigation and drinking water shortages in Madakasira have been resolved, and a solar park and defence industry are also being planned for the region. In a strongly worded speech at a public meeting organised under the 'First Step in Good Governance' campaign in Madakasira, Minister Anitha launched a scathing attack on former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, labeling him a 'criminal in political guise.' She alleged that the previous YSRCP government functioned with a collection-based governance model, riddled with irregularities and authoritarianism. 'Despite pressing all kinds of buttons, the people responded with just one limiting them to 11 seats,' she said, mocking the party's electoral performance. The Home Minister claimed that marijuana cultivation and addiction had ruined a generation under the previous regime. The current government is taking strict action to eradicate marijuana by seizing properties of those involved in its cultivation, sale or transport. She praised the efforts of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Nara Lokesh (Education) and Minister Pawan Kalyan (Panchayat Raj) for their focus on employment, women's safety and youth welfare. Anitha also reported that 250 borewells were drilled in Madakasira to resolve water issues. Under TDP rule, Handri-Neeva irrigation projects and Kia Motors brought jobs to the region. The Anna Canteen in Madakasira has beens serving meals to over 1,200 people daily. She concluded by saying that such public welfare programmes were destroyed during the YSRCP regime, and true governance has now been restored under the NDA.
Hans India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MLA assures CC roads, drainage system in SC Colony
Anantapur: As part of the 'First Step in Good Governance' programme marking one year of the coalition government, Kalyandurg MLA Amilineni Surendra Babu visited households in Gareeb Nagar and the SC Colony (22nd & 23rd wards) to assess public issues and ensure the delivery of welfare schemes. Speaking to the media, the MLA stated that the State government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, initiated this door-to-door outreach to verify whether key welfare schemes such as 'Talli Ki Vandanam' and pensions are reaching beneficiaries and to identify unresolved grievances. He pointed out that the previous government had failed to provide basic amenities in these wards, leaving residents without proper roads, drainage, or drinking water. To address this, he announced that Rs 2.30 crore has been sanctioned under the SC Sub-Plan for the construction of CC roads and drainage systems in the SC Colony, with work expected to commence shortly. During the visit, the MLA highlighted immediate steps taken to address local needs: A borewell has been installed to ease drinking water shortages and Rs 10,000 in financial assistance was personally handed over to a woman named Bhavani suffering from paralysis. Support was arranged for students pursuing nursing education by coordinating with colleges. The visit drew a warm response from local residents. Accompanied by municipal and ward leaders, the MLA assured that all wards would be visited to understand issues first-hand and take corrective action.
