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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Thalliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhava, free travel in RTC for women soon: Minister
Kondapi: Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy declared that the coalition government is implementing all promises made to the people during elections. He announced that the Talliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhva, and the free travel in RTC buses for women schemes would be started very soon, while distributing pensions to beneficiaries in a door-to-door campaign. The Minister visited Chilamkuru village in Kondapi constituency's Marripudi mandal on Saturday as part of the 'Pedala Sevalo' government programme, personally distributing pensions to elderly citizens, disabled persons, and widows at their homes. Speaking during the event, Minister Swamy said that the NDA coalition is moving forward with capable leadership while fulfilling election commitments. He highlighted several welfare initiatives being implemented as part of election promises, including increased pensions and four free LPG cylinders. He explained that the free bus travel for women and the Annadaata Sukhibhava program, offering Rs 20000 combined with central government contributions, are to be implemented very soon. Under the Talliki Vandanam scheme, Swamy explained that benefits will be extended to all children in a family based on the number of children. He said that the government plans to sanction houses for all eligible beneficiaries, with SC and BC beneficiaries receiving Rs 3.00 lakh, ST beneficiaries Rs 3.25lakh, and OC beneficiaries Rs 2.50 lakh for house construction. The Minister said that the state government is spending Rs 2,718 crores on pensions statewide. In Prakasam district, Rs 124 crores are being spent, while Kondapi constituency accounts for Rs 18.19 crores, as Marripudi mandal receives Rs 2.38 crores, and Chilankuru village alone receives Rs 10.06 lakh in pension payments. The Minister reaffirmed the state government's commitment to public welfare and development, stating that welfare programs are being implemented at full scale across the state. RDO Keshavardhan Reddy, District Social Welfare Officer Lakshmanaayak, SC Corporation ED ArjunNaik, MPDO Jagadeeshwar Rao, Tahsildar Jwala Narasimha Rao, other officials, and local public representatives attended the programme.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Be wary of those trying to stoke communal tension, cautions Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said some sections of people had tried to sling mud at the State government by attempting to establish the death of Hyderabad-based pastor Praveen Pagadala as a murder in Rajamahendravaram. As per the East Godavari police, Mr. Praveen, who was allegedly in a drunken state, had reportedly succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a road accident in the early hours of March 25. Addressing the gathering after distributing social welfare pensions and interacting with the MGNREGS works as part of the 'Pedala Sevalo' programme here, Mr. Naidu said, 'Severl people are involved in creating communal tension across the State. Some sections of people want to create social and communal tensions by demolishing statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi and Vangaveeti Ranga. I appeal to the people of the State not to react to such incidents and maintain harmony so that the motive behind such acts can be established.' 'We have strengthened the vigil through CC cameras and drones across the State. Those attempting to disturb harmony cannot escape from the eyes of the government,' said Mr. Naidu.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Welfare calendar will soon be released, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said a target had been set to achieve zero poverty in the State by the end of 2029. Addressing the gathering after disbursing social pensions and interacting with the MGNREGS workers as part of the 'Pedala Sevalo' (in service of the poor) programme at Cheyyeru village of Katrenikona mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Mr. Naidu said eradication of poverty would eliminate economic inequalities. Population management 'South India is witnessing a population decline compared to the North. Andhra Pradesh has prepared a plan for population management for overall progress. We expect women to adopt a policy of preferring not less than two children, as the country will reap benefit from the working age group by 2027,' said Mr. Naidu. Stating that no State was offering a maximum of ₹15,000 as pension in any category, the Chief Minister said a welfare calendar would soon be released. It would have the schedule of implementation of the promises and welfare schemes. Referring to the growth of the Godavari delta, Mr. Naidu appealed to the coconut farmers to go for intercrop, with cocoa and fodder to generate additional income in the groves spread over 90,000 acres. 'Each family will be given a pair of cows or buffaloes for the uplift of the poor in the district. The government will examine the possibility of supplying fodder,' he said. Projects sanctioned Mr. Naidu sanctioned two bridges at Gogullanka and Pallamkurru in the mandal and a BC residential school-cum-college for girls at Cheyyeru, besides giving the nod for development of a 12-acre pond into a comprehensive water scheme for drinking purposes. The Chief Minister announced ₹2 lakh as ex gratia to the next of kin of the eight persons, including two minors, who drowned in the Godavari at Kamini Lanka of Mummudivaram mandal in the district.
