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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mechanised sweeping halted in Hyderabad
1 2 Hyderabad: Mechanised sweeping has been halted in the city, and all agencies hiring these machines to GHMC have ceased the activity from June 30 due to a lack of budget and administrative sanction. It has been more than three months since the previous tender for these works was completed. Recently, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi wrote to the chief minister A Revanth Reddy, mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, and GHMC commissioner RV Karnan, stating that it was shocking to find out that an elementary activity such as mechanised sweeping is on hold due to a paucity of funds. "In my opinion, this work is completely unavoidable in the modern world for various reasons, such as the safety of manual sweepers, cost-efficiency and productivity for GHMC, and most importantly, the environmental impact on our citizens. Upon further probing, I understood that GHMC has been awaiting sanction for the past few months from the MAUD department with regard to Phase II of the Comprehensive Road Maintenance Project (CRMP), nearing Rs 4,000 crore. Further, mechanised road sweeping is interlinked and part and parcel of this CRMP project, and hence it is stalled for lack of approval," he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rs 2 crore assured for Pedana sanitation
VIJAYAWADA: Urban Development and Municipal Administration (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana asserted that the people of the State have been happy over the past year under the NDA government. He stated that the experienced Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, has been striving to bring the State back on track after it was completely neglected and ruined by the previous YSRCP government. The minister, along with APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao and Pedana MLA Kagitha Krishna Prasad, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Pedana Municipality as part of the 'Suparipalano Tholi Adugu' (First Step towards Good Governance) programme on Tuesday. During the campaign, Narayana explained various schemes being implemented for public welfare and assured the release of Rs 2 crore for the construction of drainage systems in Pedana Municipality. He further stated that despite the financial crisis caused by the previous regime, the current administration is committed to fulfilling all its election promises, including the 'Super Six'. He accused the YSRCP government of pushing the State into Rs 10 lakh crore debt.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Five Andhra cities win national honours at Swachh Survekshan Awards for urban hygiene
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh made a strong impression at the Swachh Survekshan Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, with five of its municipal corporations receiving national honours for excellence in cleanliness and sanitation. Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Dr P Narayana received the awards on behalf of the State from President Droupadi Murmu. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar was also present at the event. The municipal corporations of Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC), and Rajahmundry were recognised for their achievements in urban cleanliness, waste management, and citizen participation under the national Swachh Survekshan initiative. Senior officials from the municipal department and representatives from the award-winning corporations attended the event. Speaking after receiving the award, Minister Narayana credited the success to the collective efforts of municipal staff, sanitation workers, and residents. 'Andhra Pradesh is committed to building cleaner, healthier cities through innovation and public involvement,' he said.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh government revises SCS to promote ‘real' growth in State
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has issued orders, revising the Self-Certification Scheme (SCS)-2025 under the AP Building Rules, 2017, aimed at improving ease of doing business, expediting approvals, and curbing corruption in the building permit process. Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar issued G.O. Ms. No. 120 on Saturday, superseding earlier guidelines from February. The updated rules extend self-certification to white category industries, non-polluting units certified by the Pollution Control Board, with site areas up to 500 square metres. The scheme also applies to non-high-rise residential buildings up to 4,000 square metres. Previously, Licensed Technical Persons (LTPs) bore legal responsibility for enforcement and could face criminal charges for violations. Under the revised scheme, criminal liability has been removed, though administrative action may still be taken in cases of negligence or misrepresentation. The government has detailed new protocols for applications, inspections, and occupancy under the Online Building Permission System (OBPS). Once a plan is approved online, construction may begin immediately. LTPs must upload plinth-level inspection reports within seven days, and occupancy certificates will be issued based on joint inspections. To ensure transparency, Town Planning officials will conduct random inspections in 10–15% of cases. Any violations may lead to permit revocation and suspension of LTP licenses for up to five years. MAUD Minister Dr P Narayana welcomed the new rules, stating they would promote growth in AP's construction and real estate sectors while reducing delays.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Naidu to discuss Banakacharla project during Delhi visit
1 2 Vijayawada: With the expert appraisal committee raising some objections to the Polavaram-Banakacharla project, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is going to Delhi to discuss the issues regarding the project and other matters. During his two-day visit (July 15, 16), the CM will meet several Union ministers to discuss a wide range of issues, including the ongoing projects in Andhra Pradesh, release of pending funds, Polavaram-Banakacharla connectivity initiative, and matters related to rural employment guarantee scheme. He will also seek greater coordination and assistance from the govt to accelerate infrastructure and welfare efforts in the state. Naidu will leave for Delhi on July 15, with his first meeting scheduled with Union home minister Amit Shah. He will also hold meetings with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IT and railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jal Shakti minister CR Patil, labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya, NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat, and the managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Later in the evening, the chief minister will attend a memorial service in honour of former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao at the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like So sánh mức trượt giá: Hợp đồng tương lai (CFD) Bitcoin vs Ethereum IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo On July 16, Naidu will continue his meetings with Union ministers, including a special discussion with the finance ministry at North Block. In the evening, he is scheduled to participate in a business conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Meanwhile, the CM has directed municipal administration and urban development (MAUD) dept officials to consider the demands of outsourcing engineering workers. He also asked the cabinet sub-committee constituted to study the issues pertaining to outsourcing employees to resolve the issues for the benefit of workers. Outsourcing employees in the MAUD are demanding equal pay for equal work, restoration of Andhra Pradesh corporation for outsourced services (APCOS), enhanced ex gratia, increase in minimum wages, and reopening of provident fund accounts. MAUD's engineering wing workers are demanding equal pay to that of regular sanitation workers. The state govt constituted a group of ministers (GoM) to hold talks with the agitating outsourcing workers. The GoM, headed by MAUD minister P Narayana, discussed the workers' demands and the same was explained to the chief minister. Naidu asked Narayana to take a decision which should benefit the workers wherever possible. He approved most of the suggestions made by the GoM and directed them to end the stalemate at the earliest. Narayana said the issue would be resolved very soon as some of them are to be announced with the concurrence of the finance dept. Once the finance dept approves the proposals, an official announcement will be made from the govt side on the demands of outsourcing workers, he added.
