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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CPI expresses concern over acute drinking water scarcity in Kurnool dist
Vijayawada: CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna came down heavily on Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan alleging that the two leaders were neglecting the Rayalaseema region particularly the Kurnool district on drinking water scarcity problem. He said people of Adoni, Mantrayalam, Pattikonda, Aluru and Emmiganuru Assembly constituencies of Kurnool disrict were facing many hardships due to lack of drinking water. He said Aspari region of Aluru Assembly constituency is the worst-affected region. ' Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is always talking about the mega projects like Polavaram and he is not thinking about the drinking water problem being faced by the people in rural areas,' he pointed out. He said the Chief Minister was talking about the Godavari-Banakacharla project and felt it is incorrect to talk about the project without solving the drinking water problems of rural people in Rayalaseema region. Speaking to the media at the State party office on Sunday, Ramakrishna said the BBC has broadcast a documentay recently on the water scarcity problem in Rayalaseema region. He said neither CM nor Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan were bothered about the solving the drinking water problem in Rayalaseema region. He said Pawan Kalyan holds the portfolio of Panchayat Raj also. Ramakrishna criticised Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for talking about Sanatana Dharma and going to other States to participate in the programmes but not thinking about the plight of the people in Rayalaseema region.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Stree Nidhi approves ₹2,350 crore credit plan for 2025-26; Seethakka assures action on staff recruitment
HYDERABAD Stree Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Ltd. approved an annual credit plan of ₹2,350 crore for the financial year 2025-26 at the 46th Managing Committee meeting held here on Friday. This plan will provide financing for integrated dairy and poultry development, food processing activities under the PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) scheme, micro-enterprises, climate-resilient livelihoods, housing, support for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), canteens, and rooftop solar units. These interventions form part of the Indira Mahila Shakti programme. Addressing the meeting, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) assured to clear the file pertaining to recruitment of the staff soon. A state-level coordination committee will be constituted soon and would have the CEO of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), MD of Stree Nidhi, CEO of Telangana Mahila Abhivruddhi Samstha (TMAS), and two directors of Stree Nidhi. The committee will work on streamlining coordination with SERP and the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA). It was proposed that the government be approached to provide a 4% interest subvention on loans extended to SHG members for rooftop solar units. The subvention is expected to be drawn from dividends payable to the government on its equity in Stree Nidhi. Reinforcing its core mandate, the federation aims to establish itself as a reliable financial institution for SHG women, offering timely credit to meet both income-generation needs and emergency requirements. Financing support will also be extended to 3,000 local cable operators connected through the Telangana Fiber Grid Corporation (T-Fiber). SERP CEO Divya Devarajan, and Stree Nidhi MD Vidyasagar Reddy, among others, attended the meeting.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
TG govt to shower sops on employees on June 2
Hyderabad: The Telangana government is likely to announce sops to the government employees and address their long pending demands on June 2, Telangana Formation day. To address the issues faced by the State government employees, the State government will hold a crucial meeting with the high level committee of officials on May 29. The committee includes CCLA Secretary Naveen Mittal, Panchayat Raj Secretary Lokesh Kumar, and TRANSCO CMD Krishna Bhaskar. The committee recently held discussions with leaders of employee unions and collected representations regarding their concerns. On Tuesday, at Praja Bhavan, the committee briefed Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Sub-Committee for Employee Issues, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, on the information related to the problems raised by the employee unions. The Deputy CM instructed the officials' committee to present the details of the issues raised by the employee unions and the proposed solutions in the next meeting.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Seethakka lauds transgender traffic assistants
Hyderabad: Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Women and Child Welfare Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) commended the transgender traffic assistants for their commendable performance in City, which has garnered widespread satisfaction. She noted that other State governments and the Centre are also initiating similar measures. The minister announced the transgender community would be allotted Indiramma houses under the disability quota. She mentioned the establishment of Maitri Clinics in districts and assured efforts to create more opportunities for them in other departments. During the review meeting following completion of six months for transgender traffic assistants, City Police Commissioner CV Anand proudly mentioned that not a single complaint has been registered against them in the past six months. He emphasised that they will serve as role models for the entire nation. Telangana will lead the country in providing employment opportunities to transgenders. Anand offered assistance to those interested in private security jobs and urged them to perform duties responsibly to earn a good reputation, which would encourage further government support. He congratulated everyone for their cooperation with the government's decision and for earning a good name in society. He stated that the process of recruiting transgenders was completed within 10 days in December, following the directives of CM A Revanth Reddy. Currently, 38 traffic assistants are serving the City police traffic department. Traffic officials present highlighted that the traffic assistants were working harmoniously with the police station staff and were diligent in duties. They also participate in traffic bandobast duty with other personnel. Having faced numerous challenges in society, they are performing the traffic duties with ease. The traffic assistants and NGOs expressed gratitude to CM for giving them recognition that they had not received in the past 76 years. They affirmed that they are performing duty without any difficulty and are respected by their fellow police personnel. They shared that while they once feared the police, they now feel honoured to work with them. They also requested that they be provided facilities similar to those offered to home guards. They appreciated being given the same uniform as home guards, instead of a separate colour, signifying their equal treatment. The government appointed 44 transgenders as traffic assistants in Hyderabad in December 2024. Telangana is the first State to take such a decision to include transgenders in government jobs.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Deputy CM to visit Nagarkurnool today
Nagarkurnool(Achampet): District Collector Badavath Santosh on Sunday inspected the arrangements for the foundation stone laying ceremony of a new 33/11 kV substation at Gattu Thumman village in Balmur mandal, Achampet constituency of Nagarkurnool district. He reviewed the preparations along with officials from the electricity department. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will leave Begumpet Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad at 9 am on Monday and is scheduled to reach Gattu Thumman village at 11 am. At the venue, he will lay foundation stones for several new power substations being set up in different mandals. The project includes the construction of multiple 33/11 kV substations at an estimated cost of over Rs 40 crore. These include Rs 25 crore at Polkumpalli, Rs 1.82 crore at Bommanapalli, Rs 1.73 crore at Padara, Rs 2.24 crore at Bhakaram in Lingala mandal, Rs 2.54 crore at Gattu Thumman, Rs 2.49 crore at Kamsanpalli in Uppununthala mandal, Rs 2.74 crore at Ulpara in Vangoor mandal, and Rs 1.99 crore at Singaram in Achampet mandal. The Deputy Chief Minister will address a public meeting at 12 pm at the same venue. He is expected to proceed to Ranga Reddy district at 2 pm. On this occasion, Santosh issued several instructions and suggestions to officials, directing all departments to ensure the arrangements are made according to plan without any lapses. He was accompanied by officials from the Revenue, Electricity, and Panchayat Raj departments.
