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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Bhatti: Devadula project top priority of Cong govt
Hyderabad: The Deputy Chief Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, said that the Chokka Rao Devadula Project holds the highest priority for the state government. During his visit to the project along with his cabinet colleagues N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Vaakiti Srihari, and Seethakka, as well as local MPs and MLAs, Bhatti said that from the very beginning of the Devadula Project until now, the Congress government has taken it up with the utmost prestige. 'It is said that a total of Rs 100 crore is pending, including land acquisition costs and other outstanding bills. We will release these funds in phases. Officials should immediately send the related details. Through this project, irrigation water is being supplied to 17 constituencies in the state,' he said. The Irrigation Minister, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, who accompanied him, said that the project is designed to irrigate 5.57 lakh acres across Hanamkonda, Warangal, Karimnagar, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Jangaon, Yadadri, Suryapet, and Siddipet a total lift of 469 metres—from +71 m to +540 m—and the utilisation of 38.16 TMC over 170 pumping days annually, the project is being executed in three phases. It includes major pump houses, rising and delivery mains, balancing reservoirs, and an extensive canal network to deliver water to high-elevation command areas. Uttam said the revised project cost was Rs 18,500 crore, of which Rs 14,168.49 crore had been spent. An additional Rs 4,331.51 crore was urgently required to clear contractor dues, complete delivery main encasement works, and finalise pending land acquisition. Once completed, the JCRDLIS would stabilise the existing ayacut, provide drinking water to rural habitations, improve crop yields, and reduce migration from water-scarce areas. Earlier in the day, Uttam Kumar Reddy participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Rs 630.30 crore Jawahar Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) at Vangaveedu in Madhira mandal, Khammam district, alongside Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Ministers Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, D Seethakka, Vakkati Srihari, and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. Calling it a 'game changer' for Madhira, he said tenders had been finalised and the project would be completed within one year to provide irrigation to 33,000 acres.
Hans India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Indiramma houses being constructed as planned: ponguleti
Hyderabad: Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that the construction of Indiramma houses in the State is proceeding as planned, without relying on any assistance from the Centre. In a conversation with the media persons at the Secretariat on Saturday, the Minister said despite the challenging financial condition of the State, the government is giving top priority to the construction of Indiramma houses. He said unlike the Centre, which was offering Rs 72,000 for each house in rural areas and Rs 1.52 lakh in urban areas, would not support the housing costs. But the State government's Rs 5 lakh in the first phase is helping the poor. He said that a survey has also been conducted as per the instructions of the Centre and this is in the final stage. In fact, the state government's norms for identifying the beneficiary were stricter, when compared to that of the Centre's. He expressed satisfaction that the construction work of the houses is also progressing at the expected pace. He said that the previous government had constructed double bedroom houses unscientifically and many housing units were incomplete and did not even have minimum facilities. All these houses will be repaired and facilities will be created and allocated to the beneficiaries.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Dignity of women priority for govt.: Ponguleti
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said reassurance and dignity of women were the priority of the government, and the schemes designed and implemented so far kept women at the centre of development, as envisaged by Indira Gandhi. The Minister handed over new ration cards to beneficiaries at the Nelakondapalli Mandal Agricultural Market Yard in Khammam district on Wednesday. Later, addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the women-focused schemes like free RTC bus travel, Indiramma houses registered in women's names and interest-free loans to Self Help Groups. Mr. Reddy said that in the last financial year, ₹25,000 crore was disbursed to 65 lakh women's groups, while ₹855 crore had been released in the last four months alone. The age limit for joining women's groups has been expanded to 15 to 65 years and women's associations are now active in various businesses, including solar plants, petrol bunks, rice mills and even grain procurement. He criticised the previous government for their negligence in ration card distribution and assured that distribution of ration cards would continue. 'From Ugadi, we have started distributing fine rice through ration cards, and now ration for three months is being issued at once,' he said. The Minister said funds for the 'Indiramma Indlu' housing scheme will be released every Monday and all eligible poor families will be covered in phases. The government has also waived crop loans up to ₹2 lakh, spending ₹21,000 crore in a year, and a bonus of ₹500 per quintal is being provided to fine rice farmers. District Collector Anudeep Durisetty informed that 19,690 new ration cards were being issued in Khammam district, including 4,225 in Paleru constituency and 62,000 new members have been added to the existing ration cards. Later, the Minister laid foundation stones for various road construction works in Nelakondapalli mandal, including internal CC roads worth ₹88.5 lakh in Cheruvu Madaram village, and internal CC roads worth ₹15 lakh in Bodulabanda village.
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt pushes mega infra projects in Warangal
Hyderabad: With a goal of reshaping Warangal's urban and political identity, the government is working with renewed vigour to establish the city as the state's second capital. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Saturday in this regard. Joined by Ministers D Anasuya (Seethakka), Konda Surekha, and CM's advisor Vem Narender Reddy, the minister reviewed an array of projects aimed at transforming Warangal into an administrative and economic hub. Top of the agenda was the Mamnoor Airport, a long-pending dream for locals, which is now slated for expedited land acquisition. 'We're fast-tracking land procurement through green channel funds,' the minister stated, expressing confidence that the airport would soon become operational. The review also focused on key infrastructure initiatives including the Rs 4,170 crore underground drainage system, designed to meet Warangal's projected 2057 population needs, and the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, where 863 plots have already been allotted to 1,398 displaced families under the R&R package in Rajiv Gandhi Township. Basic amenities for the township are to be completed by September-end. Ponguleti also set deadlines for development works at the Bhadrakali Temple, including ropeway and glass bridge installations, all of which are to be completed by December. Already, 3.5 lakh cubic meters of silt has been removed from Bhadrakali Lake, generating Rs 2.06 crore through soil sales. On the welfare front, the minister directed district collectors to identify landless eligible families under the Indiramma housing scheme and allocate unfinished double-bedroom homes by August 15. A toll-free helpline will soon be launched to address housing-related grievances. Following the CM's instructions, Minister Ponguleti ordered officials to involve MLAs and distribute ration cards in every mandal.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rs 5 lakh aid for incomplete 2BHK units under Indiramma
1 2 Hyderabad: Housing minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday announced that the state govt will provide ₹5 lakh assistance under the Indiramma housing scheme to beneficiaries who were allotted—or are yet to be allotted—incomplete 2-BHK units left unfinished by the previous BRS govt. At a review meeting with district collectors, the minister directed that all incomplete double -bedroom houses be allotted to eligible beneficiaries without house plots by Aug 15. He said past and fresh applications should be considered, and the assistance amount will be directly deposited to enable completion. The govt expects many beneficiaries to conduct housewarming ceremonies during Shravana masam. Officials were instructed to ensure the availability of sand and other materials, and a toll-free number will be launched to address grievances. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The minister also urged early land acquisition for Warangal's Mamnoor airport, for which ₹205 crore has been sanctioned. Plans for Warangal's underground drainage system, estimated at ₹4,170 crore, were reviewed, with directions to break work into packages for timely execution.
