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Hans India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
MLA urges corporate support for Puttaparthi tourism development
Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district): Aspart of the centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy appealed to corporate companies to contribute towards tourism development in Puttaparthi under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The MLA, along with former Minister Dr Palle Raghunatha Reddy, Municipal Commissioner Prahlad, tourism officer Narsaiah, representatives from Joy Alukkas Jewellery and TDP leaders inspected several key tourism spots here on Wednesday. The team visited areas including Shilparamam under Puttaparthi Municipality limits, PUDA park site, Chitravathi riverbanks, and the Anjaneya Swamy statue. MLA Sindhura Reddy urged Joy Alukkas representatives to fund for the beautification and development of Chitravathi area and to extend support for the improvement of 14 parks under the PUDA limits. She emphasised the need for proper infrastructure and beautification at Shilparamam to enhance tourist experience. Later, the delegation held discussions with district Collector TS Chetan regarding the proposed development plans. Representatives Joy Alukkas and Robin assured their support and promised to provide adequate financial aid for the upliftment of Puttaparthi's tourism sector through their CSR contributions. They expressed their reverence towards Sri Sathya Sai Baba and hoped his blessings continue to guide and protect the people.
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor project: Farmers fume as cheques for land compensation bounce
Patiala Farmers are agitated in Patiala after compensation cheques issued by the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) for land acquired under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) project bounced multiple times. The AKIC is a major development initiative, with a significant portion of it passing through Punjab. Specifically, an integrated manufacturing cluster (IMC) is being developed in Rajpura-Patiala, as part of the AKIC. This IMC aims to attract investment and create jobs in sectors like e-mobility, food processing, and more. The cheques, issued in March as a payment for nearly 61 acres of land acquired across five villages, have now bounced three times, leaving the affected farmers angry and financially distressed. Despite PUDA having already taken possession of the land, compensation remains elusive. Randhir Singh, a farmer from Pabra village, voiced his frustration: 'The cheque given to me by PUDA has bounced three times. I even tried to deposit it again yesterday — it was rejected once more. This is nothing short of harassment. First, they took our land, and now they refuse to pay us.' He added that his attempts to contact officials have been ignored. Labh Singh, another aggrieved farmer, echoed the similar sentiment: 'My cheque bounced too. The government has our land. What are we supposed to do now? Where do we go?' Farmer leader Gurdhiyan Singh from BKU (Ekta Bhateri Kalan) condemned the situation, calling it 'outright harassment'. 'We will meet the Patiala deputy commissioner. The government must act quickly to disburse the compensation and take strict action against those responsible,' he said. When contacted, PUDA land acquisition collector Sanjeev Kumar attributed the issue to a 'technical glitch at the bank's end'. 'There is no shortage of funds. The issue is being looked into and will be resolved soon,' he said.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Punjab housing dept rolls out digital portal for building plan submission
In a move aimed at streamlining urban development and reducing red tape, the department of housing and urban development, Punjab, has launched Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS). This new digital initiative is designed to simplify the approval process for building plans and enhance transparency in service delivery, according to a department spokesperson. The OBPAS allows citizens and architects to submit building maps and drawings for residential and group housing projects online, eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices. Submissions can be made through the official portal of the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA). The online system will handle the entire approval process—from submission to clearance—making it more efficient and accessible. Officials say the platform will save time and money for applicants while ensuring quick and accountable processing. Additionally, building plans prepared under the self-certification scheme by empanelled architects will also be managed through this portal. The department will organise a two-day workshop for architects and engineers on April 23 and 24 at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, SAS Nagar. The sessions will be conducted in hybrid mode—from 11.00am to 1.00pm and again from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Interested professionals can attend in person or request an online participation link via WhatsApp at +91 78275 52999. The department also announced plans for separate training sessions for its staff.
