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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Works worth 296 crore taken up under PM Janman in Manyam dist
Visakhapatnam: Under the Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) in Seethampeta and Parvatipuram, infrastructure projects and development work worth Rs 296 crore have been sanctioned or completed, benefiting thousands of tribal families under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman) programme. These include housing, roads, schools, and other essential facilities. In Seethampeta ITDA jurisdiction, 447 particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) habitations were identified across four mandals, covering a tribal population of 49,611 and 12,188 PVTG households. About 2,530 houses have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 58 crore, of which 1,367 houses have so far been grounded. Three road works have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 3.83 crore, covering 3.88 km in the villages, whereas 417 drinking water schemes have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 24.06 crore, of which 99 works have been completed and the remainder are in progress. Three Anganwadi centres have been sanctioned, completed, and operationalised, while 16 multipurpose centres have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 9.6 crore and all works are in progress. Two hostels have also been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 4.6 crore, and both are under construction. All 447 tribal habitations have been electrified. As many as 27 BSNL cell towers have been sanctioned and operationalised. Under the programme, 145 grama sabhas have been conducted, and during this campaign, 4,974 Aadhaar cards, 2,072 Ayushman Bharat cards, 449 PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana cards, 96 PM Jan Dhan Yojana cards, 14 PM Matru Vandana Yojana cards, 116 forest rights pattas, and 1,944 caste certificates have been issued. Under the jurisdiction of Parvatipuram ITDA, out of 4,750 eligible households for house sanction, 3,323 houses have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 79 crore, of which 1,827 houses have been grounded. Sixteen road works, covering a length of 34.77 km and benefiting 21 PVTG habitations, have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 35.7 crore. About 12,529 functional household tap connections (FHTCs) have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 47.2 crore for 376 works, out of which 55 works, with an expenditure of Rs 2.46 crore, have been completed. Other works taken up include Anganwadi centres, multipurpose centres, cell towers, and more.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
A big relief to employees, AP govt relaxed ban on transfers
VIJAYWADA: Giving much awaited relief to the employees, the state govt has relaxed the ban on transfers. The relaxation will be in force for about a fortnight from May 16-June 2. Employees who have completed a period of continuous stay of five years at a station as on May 31shall invariably be transferred. Employees, other than those who completed five years of stay at a station, shall also be eligible for transfer on personal request. All such employees shall exercise preference for stations. Employees who will be retiring from service on attaining the age of superannuation, on or before May 31 2026, will not normally be transferred except on request or administrative grounds. Principal finance secretary Peeyush Kumar said that the number of years of service in all cadres/posts at a station shall be reckoned as the period of stay at a station, where station means a place (City, town, village) of actual working and not the office or the institution for the purpose of transfers. He, however, said that preference will be given to visually challenged employees, employees who have mentally challenged children and seeking a transfer to a station where relevant medical facilities are available. Employees who worked for more than two years in tribal areas, employees with disabilities of 40% or more as certified by a competent authority as per the norms of 'persons with disabilities,' will also be given preference over others. Employees seeking transfer on medical grounds (pertaining to self or spouse or dependent children), on account of chronic diseases such as cancer, open heart operations, neurosurgery, kidney transplantation to stations where such facilities are available, female employees who are widows appointed on compassionate grounds, will also be considered on priority. The visually challenged employees are exempted from transfers, except when they make a specific request for transfer. As far as possible, these categories of employees may be posted at a place of their choice subject to availability of a clear vacancy. In the case where both husband and wife are govt employees, efforts shall be made to post both of them at one station or in the stations that are nearer to each other. All transfers affected under these guidelines, including the employees who exercised the option of preferred stations, shall be treated as request transfers for the purpose of sanction of TTA and other transfer benefits. All vacancies in the notified agency areas shall be filled first before filling posts in the non-ITDA areas. Besides ITDA areas, areas which are interior and backward with large number of vacancies shall be given preference while filling up of vacancies on transfers. HoDs and District Collectors shall ensure the same. The employees shall preferably be below 50 years of age should be shifted to ITDAs or the employees who have not worked earlier in the ITDA areas so far shall be considered for transfers considering the length of their service in plain areas in the descending order of preference. Departments shall ensure that officials who are transferred out from ITDAs are not relieved without a substitute being posted/joining in their place. Any employee who does not report to the place of posting in the ITDA areas shall be liable for disciplinary action as per rules in vogue.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
10,000 Indiramma Houses for homeless Chenchus: Minister Ponguleti
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said that the State government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, aims to fulfil the dream of owning a house for the Chenchus, one of the primitive tribal groups (PTG) that have lived without permanent homes for generations. In a statement here on Tuesday, he said nearly 10,000 Chenchu families have been identified through a saturation method within the limits of four Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) — Mannanur, Eturnagaram, Bhadrachaam and Utnur — in the State, and they will be granted Indiramma houses. A total of 9,395 houses will be sanctioned soon. The Minister stated that the government has decided to allocate Indiramma houses in the localities where the Chenchus live, as they have been living in small huts in forest areas. Additionally, 500 to 700 additional houses will be allocated to tribal constituencies within the ITDA limits, beyond the 3,500 houses being sanctioned to each constituency in the State. Mr. Srinivas Reddy underscored that the selection process for Indiramma house beneficiaries has been completed across the State, with 20% of the houses kept under buffer for each Assembly constituency. He also highlighted the government's focus on building apartments (G+3) in urban areas, particularly within the GHMC limits, to accommodate the poor who prefer to stay in their current locations.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Minister promises to develop infrastructure in tribal villages
Vijayawada: Minister for Tribal Welfare, WGC' Women and Child Welfare Gummidi Sandhyarani stated that efforts are being made to develop education, healthcare, drinking water, and roads in all tribal villages across the State. The minister conducted a review meeting on Friday with officials from nine Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) and other line departments at the Tribal Welfare Department office here. Speaking at a press conference organised on the occasion, the Minister said that steps are being taken to ensure basic infrastructure in all schools by June when schools reopen. With special initiative from Minister Nara Lokesh, Rs 156 crore has been sanctioned, and work has already begun. 'Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed the provision of drinking water to people in over 4,000 tribal villages, and drinking water has already been provided to the majority of these villages,' she said. The minister noted that ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) programmes are being integrated with activities in tribal areas. Steps have been taken to provide nutritious food to children in tribal regions. Although doctors have been appointed in tribal areas, they often do not reside there. To address this, appointments will be made to ensure doctors stay in these areas, providing better healthcare to tribals. The minister stated that skill development courses will be offered to tribal youth to create employment opportunities. Birth waiting halls have been set up for pregnant women, and post-delivery, mothers and newborns are safely transported home via the Mother-Child Express vehicle. Over 2,000 jobs are available for tribals in the Mega DSC, which will improve the lives of many tribal youth. The state has nine ITDAs, but Vijayawada and Nellore ITDAs cannot officially represent tribal areas due to the absence of tribal populations.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Smart markets across 6 ITDAs, 2k mega DSC posts announced
Paderu: State govt is prioritising the development and welfare of tribal communities, according to district in-charge minister and tribal welfare minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani . She announced plans for smart markets with a ₹6 crore budget across six ITDAs, alongside approximately 2,000 tribal posts in mega DSC. At the 74th ITDA governing body meeting on Monday, chaired by ITDA chairman and district collector AS Dinesh Kumar, she discussed the ongoing revamping of the tribal welfare department. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's focus on cannabis eradication was highlighted, alongside discussions on health, education, and tribal welfare. There were debates regarding GO No.3, with YSRCP representatives raising concerns. Minister Sandhya Rani responded by noting their previous silence during their governance, whilst highlighting the NDA govt's current alternative planning for GO No.3. Sandhya Rani assured the completion of mega DSC, guaranteeing fair treatment for tribal youth in teacher appointments. 11 educational institutions are receiving ₹34 crore for infrastructure, with an additional ₹132 crore was required for the remaining institutions. The ITDA PO received instructions to monitor tribal students' welfare. ₹450 crore was allocated for road construction under the national rural employment guarantee scheme, whilst multi-purpose centres are receiving ₹25 crore. District collector AS Dinesh Kumar detailed ongoing development schemes, including plans for an Araku Valley blood bank and a drug store in Paderu. Araku MP Tanuja Rani confirmed 11 ambulances from MP funds, requesting paediatricians for the Araku Area Hospital. Many officials and MLAs of the Alluri Sitarama Raju and Anakapalli districts participated in the event. Earlier, minister Sandhya Rani inaugurated the ₹4.40 crore Sampangi Vagu Bridge at Kinchumanda, benefiting 3,500 residents across 17 villages, and a ₹1 crore worth degree college additional building in Araku. She emphasised inclusive development across cities, villages, and tribal areas, noting the provision of modern facilities for college students.
