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Hans India
17 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Jupally fulfils election promise
Wanaparthy: A grand foundation-laying ceremony was held for the Gopaldinne–Singotam Link Canal project at Sanganenipalli in Wanaparthy district on Saturday. The event was attended by Excise Minister and Kollapur MLA Jupally Krishna Rao, who performed the bhoomi pooja and officially launched the construction of the canal. An estimated Rs 120 crore will be spent on the construction of this link canal. Fulfilling a pre-election promise, Jupally initiated this project with a determination to provide irrigation water to the farmers. Through this canal project, the mandals of Chinnambavi and Veepanagandla are expected to turn lush and fertile. He stated that this project, launched with the desire to bring joy to the eyes of farmers, will serve as a guiding model for future generations. The event was attended by public representatives, current and former leaders, representatives of farmers' associations, local leaders, farmers, and villagers.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt showcased TG culture sans splurging on MW pageant: Min
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Tuesday said that the state government showcased the Telangana culture and traditions to the world without spending huge amounts of money. The Minister said that out of the Rs 31 crore spent by the government, Rs 21 crore came back from sponsors and the remaining Rs 10 crore was also committed by the sponsors and said if this money was received, the government will be spending next to nothing. He said that the government attracted the entire world by hosting the beauty pageant without spending a single rupee. The Minister alleged that the BRS leaders lied that the government spent Rs 200 crore. He also took exception to the criticism that contestants' feet were washed by local women. He clarified that while 32 out of 33 contestants washed their own feet, one of them was doing nothing, hence a local tribal woman helped the contestant in washing the feet. Referring to an old incident, Jupally questioned whether the IAS officer Venkatram Reddy was asked to wash the feet of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao. He challenged Harish Rao for an open debate at Telangana Bhavan or Abids and prove that the government spent Rs 200 crore on beauty pageant. He also clarified that the dinner in Chowmahalla Palace was Rs 8,250 per plate. The Minister said that the expenditure was Rs 31 crore including Rs 5 crore for license fee, Rs 25 crore for organising expenses. The funds provided by the sponsors include – Rs 5 crore by MEIL, Rs 5 crore by Auro Reality, Rs 3 crore each by MSN and Honer Homes, Rs 2 crore by Cybercity, Rs 3 crore by Salarpuria, amounting to Rs 21 crore. Stating that all steps were taken by the government was to promote Telangana tourism, Jupally said that the previous government spent Rs 115 crore on tourism promotion during its 10-year tenure. 'The BRS government spent Rs 27.84 crore alone in 2016-17. How many jobs were provided and how much employment was generated with this much spending,' he asked. Referring to the allegations that CM Revanth Reddy did not visit the fire accident spot at Gulzar Houz, Krishna Rao said that the CM sent three ministers to the spot immediately. He also asked why KCR did not go to Kondagattu when 70 persons died in the accident. The Minister said that the government did not form any inquiry committee on Miss England Milla Magee's allegations.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Unloading delay unacceptable!
Wanaparthy: Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao came down heavily on rice millers for delaying grain unloading and complicating the paddy procurement process, warning that such practices are hurting farmers and will not be tolerated. Addressing a high-level review meeting held in Wanaparthy on Saturday evening, Jupally, who attended as the chief guest, criticised the inefficiencies in transportation and mill operations despite an impressive surge in paddy production this year. The meeting was chaired by local MLA Thudi Megha Reddy and supervised by District Collector Adarsh Surabhi. 'Once a farmer delivers produce at a procurement centre, it must be properly weighed accounting for moisture and shrinkage and an official receipt must be issued on the spot. Under no condition should a farmer be made to go to the mill,' the Minister asserted. Jupally expressed anger over reports that several millers are refusing to unload trucks unless shrinkage deductions are agreed upon. 'This coercion is unacceptable. Farmers already struggle to get their due. Forcing additional cuts is unethical,' he said, also noting inconsistencies between recorded truck loads and actual deliveries. The Minister expressed anger at transport contractors for not deploying enough vehicles, adding that each is expected to manage 50 trucks, but shortages are causing severe logistical delays. He instructed millers to ensure all trucks waiting at mills are unloaded by the next morning and returned promptly. With the monsoon fast approaching, he directed officials to expedite procurement to prevent rain-induced losses to farmers. 'We cannot afford delays now. Every hour counts,' he cautioned. In addition, MP Mallu Ravi also pointed out that even though double the paddy has been procured this season compared to last year, farmers continue to face hurdles due to inadequate truck availability and millers' refusal to cooperate. MLA Megha Reddy echoed the sentiment, saying, 'Some millers are deliberately harassing farmers in the name of deductions. No farmer wants to sell at a loss. We must ensure they aren't burdened.' Devarakadra MLA G. Madhusudhan Reddy added that continuous reviews are underway to ensure justice for farmers, and also took aim at millers delaying unloading under flimsy pretexts. Meanwhile, the Collector briefed that 1.76 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have already been procured and Rs 274 crore credited to farmers. 'Another 80,000 to 1 lakh tonnes are expected. We've deployed 500 trucks and aim to finish procurement in eight days,' he said.
