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Hans India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana State Formation Day Celebrations in a Grand Way
Wanaparthy District: Telangana State Formation Day Celebrations were held in a grand way at the district IDOC premises on Monday. State Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Organization Chairman Preetham attended the celebrations as the chief guest. Along with the chief guest, District Collector Adarsh Surabhi, SP Ravula Giridhar, Wanaparthy MLA Thudi Megha Reddy, Additional Collector Revenue G Venkateswarlu, Additional Collector Local Bodies Yadayya, and Wanaparthy Market Chairman Srinivas Goud were present on the stage. The chief guest first paid floral tributes to the Telangana Martyrs' Stupa along with the Collector and MLAs. Later, he received a salute from the police force. The chief guest was given a grand welcome on behalf of the district administration. Later, the national flag was unfurled and the people were greeted. Later, Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana was sung. Later, he spoke and explained the welfare development programs being implemented in the district and the progress achieved. He said that Telangana will guide the country in terms of social justice as well as the welfare of the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sections of the state. He said that the state has completed 11 years today. He said that the state is moving towards development in all sectors. He said that free travel facility for women in RTC buses and free electricity for households have been provided. He said that the Bhu Bharati Act will be implemented and land issues in the state will be identified and resolved quickly. He said that Telangana State has been successful in showcasing it on the world stage and has achieved huge government investments by visiting countries like America, South Korea, Singapore, Davos and Japan. He said that the government has successfully organized the AI Global Summit, BioAsia Conference and Miss World pageants in Hyderabad. On this occasion, under the auspices of the chief guest, the freedom fighters and their family members who fought for the achievement of Telangana Swarastra were honored. On this occasion, the cultural dances performed by children from various schools impressed everyone. On this occasion, the stalls set up by the Police Department, SC Corporation, District Welfare Department, District Rural Development Department, District Medical Department, District Agriculture Department, Municipal Administration and Housing Department in the IDOC premises were visited and inspected by the chief guest, along with the Collector and MLA. District officials of various departments, public representatives, staff, people, students, representatives of print and electronic media and others participated in the program.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
IDOC land proposed as organic farming showcase
NIZAMABAD: Fresh proposals are emerging in the district, spurred by the Union government's push to develop Food Processing Units (FPUs) and promote organic cultivation across India. Given the district's agricultural output, one suggestion is to transform open land at the Integrated District Offices Complex (IDOC) into an organic demonstration plot and educate farmers through field visits. This land holds history: before the IDOC was built near Kalur village, Nizamabad's former collector and camp office sites included open areas cultivated with crops. A paddy plantation there, initiated under former collector Ronald Rose, even served a farm mechanisation programme. Post-construction, about 25 acres of open land persist, following the removal of various structures, parking and a helipad. It's currently landscaped with flowering plants and shade trees, maintained by the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation (NMC) for about `10 lakh yearly. NMC Superintendent Engineer Murali Mohan Reddy mentions a pending proposal to split the maintenance cost evenly.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Construction cost of YIIRSs far less than that of IDOCs: Sources
HYDERABAD: Refuting the allegations being levelled by the BRS leaders, the state government sources on Friday clarified that the construction cost of Young India Integrated Residential School buildings was far less than that of Integrated District Offices Complexes (IDOC) built during the previous regime. 'The cost fixed for Siddipet IDOC was Rs 4,058 per sqft. It was Rs 4,990 for Sircilla IDOC, Rs 3,994 for Mulugu IDOC and Rs 4,875 for Warangal East IDOC. But the cost fixed for Young India Integrated Residential School buildings was Rs 3,730 per sqft,' sources said. The rate fixed for residential schools was very less when compared with cost of any construction activity taken up in the last two years, the sources said and added that the building cost was fixed in a transparent manner. The state government took up the Integrated Residential Schools to provide quality education to BC, SC, ST, Minority and EBC students. Though the BRS government constructed 600 residential school buildings, most of those were continued to be run from rented buildings without any amenities. Because of this, the Congress government decided to shift all those schools to the newly constructed Integrated Residential School buildings. Each Integrated Residential School can accommodate 2,650 students, sources said. 'Each Young India Residential School will have one academic building with four blocks (G+2) and a total of 1,60,339 sqft buildup are, six blocks of dormitory (G+3) with 2,57,451 sqft buildup area, dining and kitchen (G+1) with 41,860 sqft space and quarters for principal and staff. Each residential school will have 5,36,194 sft space, they added.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. terms BRS criticism of budget enhancement for Young India Integrated Residential Schools as politically motivated
The State Government has refuted allegations surrounding the enhancement of the Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) budget, terming the criticism both baseless and politically-motivated. The officials said that the objective of establishing YIIRS was to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and high-quality teaching and learning equipment to students, most of whom come from disadvantaged and rural areas. The new residential complexes are designed to accommodate up to 2,650 students and will include modern boarding facilities, residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, and sports facilities that meet international standards. Purpose-built campuses Officials highlighted that the government inherited from the previous administration nearly 600 residential schools operating out of private buildings, many of which lack basic amenities. It is imperative to move these schools into purpose-built campuses to provide a safe and conducive environment for learning. The architectural plan for each YIIRS covers a total built-up area of 5.36 lakh square feet, featuring Four academic blocks (G+2 floors) – 1,60,339 sq. ft.m Six dormitory blocks (G+3 floors) – 2,57,451 sq. ft., Dining cum kitchen block (G+1 floors) – 41,860 sq. ft., Principal quarters (4 units of 3 BHK, G+1 floors) – 7,483 sq. ft., Staff quarters (48 units of 2 BHK, G+3 floors) – 61,378 sq. ft. and Additional quarters (8 units of 1 BHK, G+1 floor) – 7,324 sq. ft. Transparent process Responding to allegations of cost escalation, the government clarified that all project estimates have been meticulously prepared using standard engineering designs and scheduled rates. The per square foot construction cost for the YIIRS is ₹3,730, significantly lower than the rates fixed for Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOC) during the previous BRS regime. During the BRS regime, the cost was Siddipet IDOC: ₹4,058/sq. ft., Sircilla IDOC: ₹4,990/sq. ft., Mulugu IDOC: ₹3,994/sq. ft. and Warangal East IDOC: ₹4,875/sq. ft. This proves beyond doubt that the claims of inflated costs are baseless. The construction cost under the current government is more economical than the projects approved two years ago under the previous administration, an official said.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
District Collector Urges Coordinated Efforts for Quality Cotton Seed Production in Gadwal
Gadwal: To ensure the supply of quality seeds to farmers, Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector B.M. Santosh stressed the need for seamless coordination among government officials, seed organizers, and seed companies. On Wednesday, the Collector chaired a meeting on cotton seed production at the IDOC meeting hall, bringing together officials from the agriculture department, representatives of seed companies, and seed organizers. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector noted that favorable rainfall this year presents an excellent opportunity for agricultural success. He urged all stakeholders to take proactive measures to avoid crop loss and help farmers earn higher incomes. Highlighting that cotton seed production is a major source of livelihood in the district, he stated that approximately 30,000 acres are under cultivation, supporting the production efforts of 35,000 to 40,000 farmers. Collector Santosh directed all stakeholders to work collaboratively to ensure good yields for farmers and mutual benefit for all parties. He instructed the seed companies to submit their operational plans for the current year's seed production. Additionally, companies must provide detailed reports on last year's seed production, including the number of farmers whose seeds passed the Grow-Out Test (GOT), and the volume of failed seed batches. The Collector emphasized that seed companies must extend technical support to seed-producing farmers. He urged the companies to regularly train farmers with the help of agricultural experts on how to handle challenges such as extreme heat, heavy rains, pests, and crop diseases. Strict action will be taken against those selling counterfeit seeds, the Collector warned. He also made it clear that child labor is strictly prohibited in cotton seed production and that any such incidents will result in severe penalties. Attendees at the meeting included Joint Director of Agriculture Jaggu Naik, District Agriculture Officer Sakriya Naik, ADA Sangeetha Lakshmi, Technical ADA Ramesh, Mandal Agriculture Officers, representatives from seed companies, and seed organizers.
