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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Efforts are on to ramp up electricity infra to meet burgeoning power demand: Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
Power infrastructure is being augmented to meet the burgeoning demand for power as it is estimated that the peak demand will touch 24,215 MW by 2030 in Telangana, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. He was speaking at the Telangana Formation Day main ceremony after hoisting the national flag at the Police Parade Grounds in Khammam on Monday (June 2). 'I pay rich tributes to all the martyrs who laid down their lives in the struggle for a separate Telangana State,' he said, outlining various welfare and development initiatives of the State government for comprehensive development of Telangana with a thrust on job creation and inclusive growth. He added that the Telangana Rising-2047 designed under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will transform the very fabric of the State. He noted that the State has recorded all-time high electricity demand in 2024 when the peak electricity demand reached 16,877 MW and the annual maximum reached 17,162 MW. Attributing this to the continuous development efforts by the government, he said a five-year power action plan has been formulated to meet this growing demand. As part of the action plan, new electricity substations are being set up and transmission network is being strengthened with a futuristic perspective. He said green energy plants with a cumulative capacity of 20,000 MW will be established by 2030 as part of the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy. In pursuit of ambitious renewable energy goals, plans are afoot to set up a 1,000 MW solar power plant through self-help groups as part of Indira Mahila Shakti Programme. In the first phase, a pilot project of 64 MW (2MW solar power plants in each district) will soon be operational, he said. On the district-specific development initiatives, Mr. Vikramarka said a plan is in the offing to develop a ropeway at Khammam Fort and other tourist facilities with an outlay of ₹29 crore. Additionally, ₹2.5 crore has been sanctioned for the development and accommodation facilities at the historic Buddhist Mahastupa in Nelakondapalli, he announced. Earlier, Mr. Vikramarka along with Khammam Collector Muzammil Khan and Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt paid floral tributes to the Telangana martyrs memorial in Khammam city.
New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Cabinet meeting on June 5 to discuss reports by ministers
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers held an informal meeting on Sunday to review feedback from recent district tours, following which it was decided to convene a Cabinet meeting on June 5 to take up the issues formally. The 90-minute discussion on the eve of Telangana Formation Day also served as an opportunity for the ministers to extend their wishes to the people of the state. Comprehensive reports submitted by ministers, based on their interactions with citizens during their recent district visits, formed the basis for the deliberations. The discussions focused on pressing public concerns and development programmes, including Bhu Bharati, Indiramma Illu, monsoon preparedness, paddy procurement, addressing government employees' demands and the implementation of the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme. Given the overwhelming public response to Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, ministers stressed the importance of a transparent and rigorous screening process to ensure only the most deserving applicants are selected. Revanth instructed officials to implement a meticulous and foolproof system for shortlisting and final selection of beneficiaries.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Government committed to tribal welfare and Singareni expansion: Bhatti
KHAMMAM: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to tribal welfare and effective utilisation of sub-plan funds, contrasting its approach with that of the previous BRS administration. Addressing a meeting of Adivasi Congress party workers in Palvoncha town on Saturday, Vikramarka stated that the Congress government has allocated Rs 17,169 crore under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) Sub-Plan for the fiscal year 2025–26. An additional Rs 1,296 crore of unspent funds from previous years has been carried forward to ensure their proper utilisation. This approach, he emphasised, is designed to prevent diversion of funds and reinforces the government's focus on tribal welfare. Vikramarka also announced a Rs 6,000 crore self-employment scheme targeted at youth from SC, ST, BC, and minority communities. The programme includes financial assistance, skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities, offering concessional loans up to Rs 4 lakh with varying subsidy rates. It is expected to benefit around 5 lakh individuals in its first year. Later, after inaugurating the Singareni GM office and workshop, Vikramarka addressed the media, revealing plans to expand Singareni Collieries Company Limited on a global scale. "We are planning an expansion of Singareni. Experts have been appointed to collect information and draft recommendations. Once we receive their report, an action plan will be initiated,' he said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Plans afoot to expand SCCL on global scale, landmark tribal welfare schemes a hallmark of people's govt.: Bhatti
Plans are afoot to expand the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) on a global scale in a phenomenal manner, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, also Energy and Finance Minister. Speaking after inaugurating the SCCL General Manager's office and a workshop in the coal town of Kothagudem, on Saturday, he said, 'We have appointed experts to gather the necessary information and make recommendations for this expansion. Once we receive the report, we will initiate the action plan.' Mr. Vikramarka said, 'SCCL, with over a hundred years of experience in coal mining, is being considered for profitable ventures in technical and mineral excavation.' New mines are ready to extract 22 million tonnes of coal over the next 30 years, he noted, referring to the expansion and diversification plans of SCCL. Emphasising on the safety and welfare of the workforce, he said, 'The primary goal is the safety of Singareni workers – business comes only after that. SCCL is providing ₹1 crore accident insurance cover along with compassionate appointments to SCCL workers.' Meanwhile, addressing the Telangana Adivasi Congress workers' meeting in Palvancha, he hit out at the previous BRS government accusing it of failing to utilise the SC/ST Sub-Plan funds. 'In the current Praja government, we are spending every rupee of Sub-Plan funds with precision. Under the Sub-Plan, ₹17,169 crore has been allocated for tribals this fiscal. Additionally, ₹1,296 crore unspent funds from the past have been carried forward,' he said. In 2006, the then Congress-led Central government issued land titles to tribals cultivating forest lands, he recalled, adding that the current Congress dispensation in Telangana allocated funds for tribals to live with dignity in line with the party's Nallamala Declaration. He reminded that during his tenure as Deputy Speaker in united Andhra Pradesh, he ensured that the SC/ST Sub-Plan Act was passed in the Assembly. He added that the Indira Saura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme envisages irrigation facilities to 6.7 lakh acres of tribal land besides offering free pumpsets and plants like avocado and oil palm. Allocation of ₹1,000 crore for tribals under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme is a historic first in India, he asserted.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Deputy CM Vikramarka orders strict action against fake seed sellers; urges farmers to buy from licensed dealers
KHAMMAM: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed police officials to take stringent legal action against those involved in the sale of fake seeds, stressing that such fraud not only causes financial losses to farmers but also undermines their hard work. At a review meeting with officials in Khammam, Vikramarka emphasised the need for inter-state coordination and urged police to work with the Andhra Pradesh government to ensure repeat offenders are permanently barred from selling seeds. In response to the growing threat of counterfeit seeds, the state government has formed special task force teams comprising agricultural officers and police personnel. These teams are actively monitoring seed sellers and retail outlets across various districts, including Khammam, Nalgonda, Yadadri Bhongir, Suryapet, Nagarkurnool, Rangareddy, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Karimnagar. So far, 700 kg of fake seeds have been seized, and several arrests made. The government has also banned Herbicide Tolerant (HT) cotton seeds due to their environmental impact, such as soil nutrient depletion and lower yields. Despite this, some traders continue to mislead farmers by promoting these seeds as beneficial for reducing weed growth. Vikramarka advised farmers to purchase seeds only from licensed dealers.
