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India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
K Kavitha calls summons to father KCR in Kaleshwaram project political vendetta
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha staged a protest at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad today, condemning the judicial summons issued to her father, former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), in connection with the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS), calling it a politically driven attempt to target under the banner of Telangana Jagruthi, the cultural organisation led by Kavitha, the protest saw party supporters gather in large numbers to oppose the Justice PC Ghose Commission's summons to KCR over alleged irregularities in the multi-crore irrigation so-called judicial commission is nothing but a Congress commission,' Kavitha said, accusing the Congress-led state government of trying to 'erase KCR's legacy' and discredit his pro-farmer initiatives. She alleged that the probe was part of a larger political conspiracy and insisted that the Kaleshwaram project, which aims to irrigate 40 lakh acres when fully operational, has been a lifeline for farmers across Telangana. 'The entire intent of this notice is to tarnish the image of a leader who gave Telangana water, power, and self-respect,' she who was initially summoned to appear before the commission on June 5, has reportedly requested a new date and is now expected to depose on June also targeted current Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, questioning his silence on Andhra Pradesh's proposed Polavaram-Banakacherla project, which aims to divert 200 TMC of surplus Godavari water to drought-prone areas in Andhra claimed the Telangana government was ignoring serious inter-state water issues while focusing on what she called a 'political witch-hunt.'In response, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had earlier said that the Polavaram-Banakacherla plan would only utilise surplus Godavari water that would otherwise flow into the sea, and urged Telangana not to Kaleshwaram project, once touted as the world's largest multi-stage lift irrigation scheme, has come under scrutiny over cost escalations, design flaws, and substandard construction, allegations the BRS strongly Watch IN THIS STORY#Telangana
The Print
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Andhra CM seeks Centre's support for Polavaram-Banakacherla project, rooftop solar scheme
'Had a productive meeting,' Naidu, a key ally of the NDA, said in a post on X after meeting Sitharaman. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, New and Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi, Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss various state government's projects. New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met several Union ministers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and sought the Centre's support for the state's renewable energy initiatives, the Polavaram–Banakacherla project and a defence manufacturing hub proposal. The chief minister — who is in the national capital to attend the 10th Governing Council meeting of the Niti Aayog to be held on May 24 — said he discussed in detail the crucial Polavaram-Banakacherla project, which is aimed at taking surplus Godavari waters to the drought-hit regions of the state. 'Powered by Centre-State collaboration, this river linking initiative will ensure water access and long-term development for our people,' he tweeted. The chief minister said the project would benefit millions in drought-hit areas and serve as a model for river-linking across India. The state government has proposed a detailed financing building on earlier discussions with the Finance Ministry. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is expected by June 2025, he said and requested for better coordination between concerned departments to fast-track the project. Before meeting Sitharaman, Naidu discussed the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project with the Jal Shakti Minister and explained the significance of the project for enhancing water security in drought-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh. He informed that the proposed project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to the drought-affected areas through a three-part water transfer system, including the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills. Naidu said the project supports national missions like Jal Jeevan, Blue Revolution, and Make in India while highlighting Andhra Pradesh's rightful access to surplus water as a downstream state after bifurcation, according to a statement. 'The Polavaram-Banakacherla initiative focuses on sustainable solutions to support irrigation, drinking water, and regional growth. Sought the Centre's full support to take this forward under our long-term vision for #SwarnaAndhra2047,' Naidu said in a post on X. Assuring that a detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted soon, Naidu requested timely approval for the project, the statement said. In his meeting with the Defence Minister, Naidu presented a strategic vision to position Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for defence manufacturing and aerospace innovation, an official statement said. The proposals include the development of integrated defence facilities, the revival of critical manufacturing units, support for indigenous aviation programmes, the establishment of testing and training centres, and the creation of thematic defence hubs, it added. 'We discussed a comprehensive roadmap for Andhra Pradesh to emerge as a cornerstone of India's defence and aerospace future. ….Grateful for his encouraging response and assurance of full support,' the chief minister said in another post on X. Naidu also underlined the state's readiness — with its strong infrastructure base, skilled workforce, and proactive policy environment — to play a leading role in advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission through self-reliant defence production and innovation, the statement said. In his meeting with the Union New and Renewable Energy Minister, Naidu requested the allocation of rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and urged expediting approval of the proposals submitted by state electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in January. 'Had a fruitful meeting… With the Centre's support, we will reduce energy costs, empower our people, and lead India's clean energy transition,' Naidu wrote on X. The chief minister has set a target of installing 20 lakh rooftop solar units by 2025. Under the scheme, SC/ST households will receive free rooftop solar systems, while backward caste households will get Rs 10,000 per kWp subsidy for up to 2kWp installations. The state's Clean Energy Policy 2024-29 targets an additional 72.6 GW of renewable energy, including 40 GW of solar power. In a meeting with the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Naidu sought support to transform the state into a pivotal hub for space manufacturing and innovation. The proposal outlines the development of two state-supported Space Cities — one near the ISRO SHAR spaceport and another near Lepakshi — to serve as integrated hubs for satellite production, launch vehicle development, and industry collaboration. He also apprised the Union Minister of the appointment of S Somanath, former ISRO Chairman, as the Honorary Adviser on Space Technology to the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu were present during the meetings. PTI LUX BAL BAL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Amit Shah holds review meeting with Andhra CM Naidu on implementation of new criminal laws
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi on Friday to discuss the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the state. Following the meeting, CM Naidu wrote in a post on X, 'Participated in a review meeting chaired by the Hon'ble Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, in Delhi today to discuss the implementation of the three new criminal laws.' Naidu is on a two-day visit to Delhi, holding a series of meetings with Union Ministers to seek the Centre's support for the timely execution of several ongoing and proposed projects in Andhra Pradesh. He is also scheduled to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on May 24, which has drawn multiple Chief Ministers to the national capital. Earlier in the day, Naidu met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and submitted a proposal for the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project. In a separate meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, he presented a strategic vision to position the State as a national hub for defence manufacturing and aerospace innovation. The Chief Minister also discussed the Polavaram-Banakacherla project with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems, and tunnels through the Nallamala hills. 'We discussed the crucial Polavaram-Banakacherla project aimed at taking Godavari waters to the drought-hit regions of Andhra Pradesh. Powered by Centre-State collaboration, this river-linking initiative will ensure water access and long-term development for our people,' Naidu said in another post on X. In a meeting with Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Naidu sought the Centre's support to position Andhra Pradesh as a national space manufacturing and innovation hub. 'With our proximity to Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), industrial readiness, and the guidance of Dr. S. Somanath as our Honorary Adviser, Andhra Pradesh is uniquely placed to boost India's space ambitions. We aim for world-class Space Cities, FDI in advanced technologies, and seamless public-private collaboration. AP is ready to power India's next leap in space,' Naidu said in a post on X. Naidu also met Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi and sought rooftop solar capacity allocation for Andhra Pradesh under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The three new criminal laws--Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam--were conceptualised with the vision of the Prime Minister to replace colonial-era laws that persisted post-independence and to reform the judicial system by shifting the focus from punishment to justice. (ANI)
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Naidu meets Union ministers in New Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Jal Sakthi Minister C. R. Patil, and New & Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi at New Delhi on Friday. In a series of messages on X, Mr. Naidu said that, in a meeting with Mr. Rajnanth Singh, he discussed a comprehensive roadmap for Andhra Pradesh to emerge as a cornerstone of India's defence and aerospace future. With proposals ranging from thematic defence hubs and DRDO-linked Centres of Excellence to strategic infrastructure and policy innovations, Andhra Pradesh is fully geared to contribute to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Grateful for his encouraging response and assurance of full support, he said. In another meeting with Mr. Patil effective measures to enhance water security in drought-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh were discussed. The Polavaram-Banakacherla initiative focuses on sustainable solutions to support irrigation, drinking water, and regional growth, also featured in the discussions. A.P. sought the Centre's full support to take this forward under our long-term vision for Swarnandhra 2047, the Chief Minister said. Had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Prahlad Joshi to seek rooftop solar capacity allocation for Andhra Pradesh under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Andhra Pradesh aims to achieve free rooftop solar for 20 lakh SC/ST households, subsidised access for BC consumers, and 10,000 rooftop units in every Assembly constituency. 'With the Centre's support, we will reduce energy costs, empower our people, and lead India's clean energy transition,' he said in another post.
