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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Face-to-face programme flooded with requests for more Indiramma houses in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Applications for Indiramma houses within the Greater Hyderabad limits flooded the face-to-face programme conducted by BC welfare and city in charge minister, Ponnam Prabhakar, at the Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday. A majority of the people who came to the programme were from the state capital, with a few from neighbouring districts. The people urged Ponnam to sanction Indiramma houses and requested that he ask the chief minister to increase the quota of Indiramma houses for the poor in the city. The state govt sanctioned 3,500 Indiramma houses for each of the 119 assembly constituencies in the state in the first phase of the programme. Speaking to TOI, Ponnam Prabhakar said there was a lot of demand for housing in Greater Hyderabad and the Congress govt was committed to ensuring that every eligible poor family gets an Indiramma house in a phased manner. "Lakhs of applications were received during the Praja Palana programme for the Indiramma housing scheme, but field-level inquiries and document verification by the officials revealed that only 18,000 families have house sites (land). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Council or Housing Association Tenant? Check Eligibility for Compensation National Disrepair Claims Undo The govt will discuss and come up with a solution soon," he said. The minister received over 100 petitions, in addition to grievances and requests submitted orally to him during the face-to-face programme, which was revived after a few months. The programme was stopped midway without any reasons given, but sources in Gandhi Bhavan said it was due to MLC elections and other factors. It has been revived now after TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud spoke to the chief minister and also AICC in charge Meenakshi Natarajan. The AICC in charge also participated briefly in the face-to-face session and interacted with the people about the problems they were facing in getting their grievances addressed by the officials. Applications for jobs, loans for self-employment schemes, resolutions to land encroachments and disputes, new ration cards, inclusion of names on existing cards, allocation of pending allotment of 2-BHK houses, inclusion of names in the free electricity scheme, and other welfare programmes were submitted to the minister. A delegation of the Telangana Udyama Karula Forum told TOI that they urged Ponnam Prabhakar to remind the TPCC president and the CM about the Congress election manifesto, which promised a house site and a monthly pension to those who fought for statehood. They urged Ponnam to speak to the CM and ensure that a committee is constituted to identify all such Udyama Karulu. "It is not only about the monthly honorarium and house site, but mainly about acknowledgement that we fought and achieved statehood. The govt should give us a memento or certificate, which we will display in our houses and offices as a mark of pride and self-respect that we were at the forefront of the statehood agitation," said forum leader Taduri Gagan Kumar.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong to blow trumpet over Caste Census in Telangana
Hyderabad: The AICC urged State BC leaders to promote the achievement of Caste Census in the State, as it has set an example at the national level. During the meeting which was attended by Rahul Gandhi, K C Venugopal in Delhi, Telangana was credited with Centre's decision to include caste enumeration in the next census. A decision was taken to hold public meetings and rallies in the State highlighting the achievement. During a national level meet of OBC representatives in Delhi, which was attended by BC leaders including Ministers, MLAs, MLCs and other party leaders, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that the caste census was conducted in Telangana setting an example for the country. Ponnam said that the Centre is also going to conduct a caste enumeration across the country on the lines of the caste survey undertaken by the Congress government in Telangana. 'Rahul Gandhi said that the weaker sections of the country will get justice through the caste census and that they should get their share according to the population,' the Minister said. Ponnam said that the caste census is not against anyone. He highlighted that all the BCs who have not been given an opportunity for years will be able to participate in the democratic platform through the caste census.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ponnam seeks Centre's support for Tealgana's road safety, EV initiatives
Hyderabad: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday urged Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari to extend central assistance for key road safety, electric mobility, and driver training initiatives in Telangana. In a letter to the Union minister, Ponnam highlighted Telangana's progress in modernising its transport sector through digital platforms like VAHAN and SARATHI, AI-based traffic systems, scrapping facilities, and awareness programmes. He made a strong pitch for a second Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) near Hyderabad, noting that the current facility at Sircilla is too remote for urban users. "With a population of over four crore and 1.72 crore registered vehicles, Telangana faces a serious shortage of trained commercial drivers," he said. The state has earmarked 40 acres at Dundigal for the new IDTR and is seeking central approval. Ponnam also requested ₹55 crore for an AI-based Integrated Intelligent Transport Management System , ₹176 crore under the SASCI scheme, and ₹43 crore to automate 57 driving test tracks that issue nearly five lakh licences annually. He reaffirmed Telangana's EV push, citing full waivers on road tax and registration.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ponnam accuses Bandi of violating poll code
Hyderabad: Hyderabad In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of violating poll code through his provocative statements in the run-up to the Hyderabad local body MLC polls. Ponnam said he will be filing a formal complaint with EC in this regard. Speaking to media persons at Gandhi Bhavan, Ponnam strongly condemned Bandi Sanjay's statements where he appealed to the supporters of 'Hindutva to vote for BJP.' Describing this as a direct attempt to polarise voters on religious lines, he warned that his party will file a formal complaint with the Election Commission, demanding immediate action. He felt that the BJP's rhetoric was dangerous and undermined the democratic and secular ethos of the Constitution. He pointed out that the Hyderabad local body MLC constituency comprises only 112 votes, and no single party other than MIM (with 50 votes) holds a clear majority. 'BJP and BRS each have only 24 votes, and Congress has 14. With BRS boycotting the election, BJP's campaign based on religious identity is not just misleading but also futile,' he pointed out.
