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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Min vows to fix drain water issues in Vijayawada in six months
VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana on Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of outfall drains and rainwater-affected zones in Vijayawada, assuring early redressal of long-pending drainage issues. Blaming the YSRCP regime for halting the stormwater drain works mid-way, he said the decision had led to chronic waterlogging during rains. 'Between 2014 and 2019, Rs 500 crore was sanctioned and 55% of the drain works were completed. But the succeeding government stalled the project, aggravating the problem,' he said. Pointing to narrowed drains and rampant encroachments, Narayana said in several places the drain width had reduced from 10 feet to as little as two feet. He instructed Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials to identify and mark all encroachments. 'If houses are affected in the process, TIDCO houses will be allotted. The intention is not to harm the poor but to resolve the root problem,' he said. Narayana announced that drainage works would resume in September with funds from VMC and APCRDA, and would be completed within six months.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister Narayana expresses gratitude to TDP activists
Nellore: Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana has said that he will be ever grateful to the TDP activists who worked hard for his victory in 2024 elections. The Minister along with his wife P Ramsdevi, distributed Rs 45 lakh to 175 party activists from from Party Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF) at his camp office on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that in view of extending financial support to the party activists, he had established PWWF by allocating Rs 10 crore every year. Apart from on extending Rs 45 lakh to 175 party functionaries on Wednesday, he said that he had decided to spend Rs 50 crore under PWWF for the benefit of party activists in coming 5 years. Related to drinking water issue, Narayana said that the government has sanctioned Rs 120 crore for resolving the issue. Works for supplying water from Sangam Barrage would be completed by December 2025. Once the project is completed, every house in Nellore city would have pure drinking water through tap connections. He said that as part of the initiative to strengthening major irrigation canals in Nellore city, it was proposed to starts revetment works of major canals in the city with Rs 50 crore very soon. Former Nellore Municipal Chairman Tallapaka Anuradha, TDP BC Cell State vice-president D Subba Rao, former ZPTC Vijetha Reddy and others were present.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rs 2 crore assured for Pedana sanitation
VIJAYAWADA: Urban Development and Municipal Administration (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana asserted that the people of the State have been happy over the past year under the NDA government. He stated that the experienced Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, has been striving to bring the State back on track after it was completely neglected and ruined by the previous YSRCP government. The minister, along with APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao and Pedana MLA Kagitha Krishna Prasad, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Pedana Municipality as part of the 'Suparipalano Tholi Adugu' (First Step towards Good Governance) programme on Tuesday. During the campaign, Narayana explained various schemes being implemented for public welfare and assured the release of Rs 2 crore for the construction of drainage systems in Pedana Municipality. He further stated that despite the financial crisis caused by the previous regime, the current administration is committed to fulfilling all its election promises, including the 'Super Six'. He accused the YSRCP government of pushing the State into Rs 10 lakh crore debt.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government sets up high-level panel to address concerns on district and mandal boundaries
In a move aimed at streamlining administrative structures while addressing growing public sentiment, the government of Andhra Pradesh has issued orders constituting a Group of Ministers (GoM) to examine and resolve issues raised by citizens and elected representatives regarding the names and boundaries of districts, mandals and villages. According to the Government Order dated July 22, 2025, the government has taken this decision in response to numerous petitions and concerns related to the reshuffling of administrative divisions. The newly constituted Group of Ministers will study these matters in depth and offer their recommendations for final approval. The GoM comprises senior cabinet members, including Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Minister Anitha Vangalapudi, Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy, Water Resources Development Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, and Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. The Special Chief Secretary to the Revenue Department will serve as the Convenor of the Committee, coordinating meetings and ensuring the participation of relevant officials when required. The Committee has been tasked with evaluating the practicality of proposed changes, especially from the perspective of administrative efficiency. It will also take into consideration the resolution of disputes involving boundaries of districts, revenue divisions, and mandals, and will assess accessibility to administrative headquarters for the general public. Another key focus of the GoM will be the preservation of historical and cultural affiliations, the need to ensure balanced socio-economic development across regions, and the equitable distribution of population and geographical area to support effective governance. In addition, the panel will examine in detail the representations made by citizens and their elected leaders, with regard to proposed changes in district names, boundaries, administrative headquarters, and related governance arrangements. The Committee will submit a consolidated report with its recommendations to the state government, which will take a final decision based on the findings, said Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand in the GO.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Expedite Smart Street Bazaar works, officials told
Nellore: Nellore Municipal Commissioner Y.O Nandan has directed the officials to speed up completion of 'Smart Street Bazaar'(SSB) works. The Commissioner along with engineering officials has inspected the ongoing SSB project works at Jaffer Saheb Canal area in the city on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the government was keen on starting this project as early as possible for the benefit of the street vendors in Nellore city. The Commissioner said that Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Developmnent Ponguru Narayana would review the progress of the project at every stage. He said that a workshop was also being conducted to the beneficiaries on carrying out business under the SSB concept. NMC SE Rammohan Rao, EE Rahamthu Jhony, DE Raghuram and others were present.
