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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
LIVE updates: Farmers ready to provide 36,000 acres under land pooling for Amaravati, says minister
Live News Today: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced that farmers have volunteered 36,000 acres of land for the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati's greenfield capital project. This land will be used for developing an international airport, smart industries, and a sports city. The minister stated that the TDP-led NDA government requires 5,000 acres to construct an airport comparable to Hyderabad's Shamshabad Airport, and 2,500 acres each for smart industries and an international sports city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu revealed that his administration has collaborated with Isro to utilise space technology for real-time, citizen-focused governance. On Monday, he highlighted the state's Real Time Governance System (RTGS) signing a five-year agreement with Sathish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) to improve the AWARE platform using satellite imagery and scientific data. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has abandoned its plan to acquire robotic lifebuoys made in Turkey, officials confirmed, following public disapproval of Turkey's support for Pakistan. These remotely operated rescue devices, intended to assist lifeguards in saving drowning victims, were planned for deployment at six beaches: Girgaum Chowpatty, Shivaji Park Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa, and Gorai. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the procurement of Turkish-made robotic lifebuoys has been cancelled. Each device featured dual water jets, a 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery, and could carry up to 200 kg. They were capable of travelling 800 metres into the sea at speeds up to 18 km/h and could operate for around an hour. Union Home secretary Govind Mohan called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and discussed with him border fencing, relief measures for internally displaced persons and the overall law and order situation in the state. The meeting between the Union Home secretary and the Manipur governor took place on Monday in which Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Manipur chief secretary, Security Advisor to Manipur government and senior officials were present. 12:58 PM UP govt to provide 20 per cent reservation to Agniveers in police department, says UP minister The three-year age relaxation will be given to Agniveers joining police department; proposal cleared by cabinet. 12:06 PM PM dials Himanta to enquire about Assam floods; assures all help Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the flood situation in Assam from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, assuring full support from the Central government. Talking to PM Modi over the phone, Sarma informed him how continuous rainfall in Assam and adjoining states has led to flooding and impacted the people. "A short while ago, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji called me to enquire about the current flood situation in A 11:38 AM Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as new Assam Congress chief Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday assumed charge as the Assam Congress president and he is all set to lead the party in next year's assembly was handed over the reins by outgoing president Bhupen Kumar Borah, who had helmed the state's main opposition party for over three years, at the state Congress headquarters. 10:57 AM U'khand govt starts 'Super 100' program to give free coaching to medical, engineering aspirants The Uttarakhand government on Monday started the 'Super 100' programme to provide free coaching to 100 meritorious students for the preparation of medical and engineering entrance examination. School Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat started the programme for Class 12 science students studying in government schools under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan'. 10:56 AM Schools in Aizawl to remain shut due to heavy rain Schools in Aizawl remained closed for the fourth day on Tuesday due to heavy rain that triggered landslides, mud-flows and rock falls in different parts of the state. A notification issued by Aizawl deputy commissioner and district disaster management authority chairman Lalhriatpuia said that all schools within Aizawl district are advised to suspend attendance of school students to ensure safety and well-being of the students on June 3. 10:33 AM Expect India-US trade deal in not-too-distant future: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has said one should expect a trade deal between India and the US in the "not-too-distant future" as the two countries have found a place that works for them. 'So the idea is when they put the right person and India put the right person on the other side of the table, and we've managed, I think, to be in a very, very good place," Lutnick said in his keynote address at the eighth edition of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit here Monday.


Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Farmers ready to offer 36,000 acres under second phase land pooling for Amaravati: Minister
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana has said that farmers have come forward to offer 36,000 acres of land for the second phase of land pooling for the greenfield capital city of Amaravati to accommodate an international airport, smart industries and a sports city. Addressing a press conference at the secretariat on Monday, the minister noted that the TDP-led NDA government needs 5,000 acres of land to build an airport similar to Shamshabad Airport in Hyderabad and another 2,500 acres each to accommodate smart industries and an international sports city respectively. However, he observed that no decision has been taken yet whether the government should go for land acquisition or land pooling options, adding that village meetings are being held to elicit farmers' opinion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost to Charter A Private Jet May Surprise You (See Prices) BestSearches | Search Ads Undo According to Narayana, farmers are gravitating towards land pooling option. The state government is already having a land bank of 54,000 acres for the greenfield capital city, which is yet to be fully utilised by bringing in infrastructure and constructions and is going for an additional 40,000 acres of land under a second phase. Live Events On April 15, Narayana had announced that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is keen on creating a 'mega city' combining adjacent Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Guntur and Vijayawada with Amaravati. Further, he said the 48th Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting chaired by the CM on Monday took a decision to confirm the L1 (least cost) bidders to construct five administrative towers in the core capital area of the greenfield capital city at an estimated cost of Rs 3,673 crore. Narayana said work on these towers will commence soon.


Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Tenders finalised for construction of five admin towers in Amaravati
Vijayawada: Minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana said the CRDA meeting led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday finalised tenders for construction of five administrative towers in Amaravati core capital area. Giving details of CRDA meeting, the Minister said the tender for construction of Rs 882 cr GAD tower bagged by NC Company, Rs 1,487 cr worth HOD towers by Shapoorji Pallonji and Rs 1,304 cr HOD tower by L&T company have been said the concerned companies will start construction work soon. The Minister said the construction of administrative towers will be taken up as per the designs approved during the previous TDP regime. He said 5,000 acres of land was required for the construction of an International Airport in Amaravati and 2,500 acres for Smart Industries Eity and another 2,500 acres for International Sports City. The government is yet to take a decision on whether to acquire land or go for land pooling. He said the government has to acquire 40,000 acres from people. However, farmers are preferring land pooling. The Minister said the constructions in Amaravati capital will be completed in three years.


Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Govt spending Rs 32,000 cr per annum on pensions
Nellore: MA&UD Minister P Narayana distributed NTR Bharosa pensions at third division of Jaffer Saheb Kaluvakatta area in the city on Saturday. He said that the government has been spending Rs 32,000 crore per annum on pensions to 68 lakh people in the entire State. The Minister said that at present 6,000 students are studying in municipal schools in all 54 divisions. It was proposed to increase the number up to 10,000 from current educational year. All municipal schools would be transformed as corporate schools, he added. Alleging that several industries that were established during TDP regime in 2014 left the State due to the harassment by the previous YSRCP government, Narayana stated that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Human Resources Development Minister N Lokesh are striving hard to provide 20 lakh jobs to the unemployed youth by bringing back these industries to the State again.


Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizag metro works to start in October: Andhra Pradesh urban development minister
VISAKHAPATNAM : The state govt is taking measures to launch the Vizag metro works in October, said municipal administration and urban development minister P Narayana. The minister conducted a review meeting with ministers, MLAs, and officials of north coastal Andhra Pradesh districts here at the VMRDA office on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Narayana said that a detailed project report (DPR) for Vizag metro project has been submitted for a double-decker model. "Just as Hyderabad has a ring road to support its population of over one crore, similar plans are being prepared to construct a semi-ring road in Visakhapatnam. Bhogapuram airport would be completed by next year. To avoid congestion and ensure smooth transport facilities to the airport, 22 roads have been proposed for connectivity. Of these, 15 have already received govt approval, while plans are currently being drawn up for the remaining roads. "Regarding TIDCO housing, between 2014 and 2019, seven lakh houses were proposed, but the previous govt failed to complete even two lakh of them. About Rs 7,000 crore would be required to complete the TIDCO housing project and chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is committed to providing these homes to women beneficiaries, regardless of the cost. The houses would be handed over to beneficiaries by the upcoming Dasara festival," added the minister. Speaking on the AMRUT scheme (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation), the minister noted that in 2021, the Union govt allocated funds to provide drinking water to every household. "However, due to the previous govt's failure to provide the required matching grant, the funds were returned. Chief minister N Chandrababu subsequently negotiated with the Centre to secure the reallocation of these funds. Projects worth Rs 834 crore are now being undertaken under the AMRUT scheme, and surface water supply will be made available in the coming months," said Narayana. During the meeting, the minister also discussed a range of urban development initiatives, including VMRDA infrastructure; Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region Urban Development Authority; revisions to the VMRDA master plan 2041; key issues in extended areas; the status of the KPCPIR UDA master plan 2041; middle income group layouts; proposed new VMRDA layouts; priority roads in the master plan; coastal erosion mitigation projects; comprehensive development of Kailasagiri and Rushikonda; and the implementation of a 4/6/8-lane axis semi-ring road from Bhogapuram to Rambilli through value capture finance. Several MLAs raised concerns during the meeting, urging the minister to ensure the completion of GVMC water pipeline works to avoid drinking water shortages, to install additional water tanks, and to provide more waste collection vehicles and pushcarts in the hilly area due to current sanitation challenges. They also requested that land deeds collected from the poor in 2014 for housing plots be honoured and land allocated accordingly. Furthermore, the MLAs appealed to the minister to support development programmes aimed at delivering basic amenities to the people of north coastal AP.