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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana asks Centre to direct AP to restore RLIS site to pre-DPR stage
HYDERABAD: Telangana irrigation officials on Sunday urged the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to direct the Andhra Pradesh government to immediately restore the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme (RLIS) site to its pre-Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage. In a letter to the ministry, the officials also requested that either the MoEF&CC or the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) monitor daily activities at the RLIS site and submit fortnightly compliance reports to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). They pointed out that the NGT had stayed construction work on RLIS and constituted a joint committee to assess the situation. However, the Andhra Pradesh government allegedly continued construction in violation of the NGT order. The Telangana officials recalled that the joint committee, in its March 2024 report to the NGT, noted that the project proponent had undertaken works beyond DPR preparation. Excavation was reportedly completed up to 14.14% for the approach channel and 87.03% for the pump house and related works, totalling 18.18% of the proposed excavation. 'Self-certification not applicable' Since the works exceeded the scope of DPR preparation, the officials argued that self-certification by the project proponent, as discussed in the EAC's 25th meeting, was not applicable. They urged that this clause be removed from the EAC recommendations and replaced with a site inspection report by a competent authority. Reiterating their demand, the Telangana officials called for immediate restoration of the RLIS site to its pre-DPR stage to safeguard the legitimate rights of Telangana in the Krishna basin.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Trying to undo damage caused by previous govt: AP CM Naidu
New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said his government is trying to "rectify at the earliest" the damage caused by the previous YSRCP dispensation and that it would take a minimum of 10 years to bring the state back on track. Speaking to reporters here, Naidu said he met Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nirmala Sitharaman, and sought central support for the development of Andhra Pradesh. The Telugu Desam Party president also met New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh. Naidu said his government is working to rebuild the state despite inheriting a massive debt burden of ₹1.20 lakh crore along with liabilities and payment dues of ₹9,094 crore. "On June 12, we will complete one year in office. We are trying to bring every department on track. Every department has been either derailed or has become defunct. There is no choice but to rebuild," the chief minister said. He claimed that the level of destruction inflicted on the state by the previous regime was unprecedented. "Such kind of destruction of a state has not happened in the past," he said. Despite the financial constraints, Naidu said his government is focusing on key projects, including the development of Amaravati as the state capital, completion of the Polavaram irrigation project, and revival of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The government is also working to attract domestic investment to fast-track development across the state, he added. Naidu said that in his meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, he flagged the state's financial problem and sought funds for the Polavaram irrigation project as well as for the Polavaram-Banakacherla link project. The Polavaram irrigation project will be completed by 2027. There will be no compromise on speed and quality. The central government is also monitoring the progress of the project closely, he said. In a separate meeting with Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, Naidu said he discussed the Polavaram-Banakacherla project. The CM said the river linking project would benefit millions in drought-hit areas and serve as a model for river-linking across India. The Detailed Project Report is expected by June 2025, Naidu said. He requested better coordination between the departments concerned to fast-track the project. He said the proposed project aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas through a three-part water transfer system, including the Bollapalle reservoir. In his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Naidu said he presented a strategic vision to position Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for defence manufacturing and aerospace innovation. The proposals included development of integrated defence facilities, revival of critical manufacturing units, support for indigenous aviation programmes, establishment of testing and training centres, and creation of thematic defence hubs. "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 a post on X. In his meeting with New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, Naidu requested the allocation of rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and urged expediting approval of proposals submitted by the state's electricity distribution companies 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 said 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 ₹10,000 per kWp subsidy for up to 2 kWp installations. Andhra Pradesh'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 Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, Naidu sought support to transform the state into a pivotal hub for space manufacturing and innovation. The state's proposal outlined 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 former ISRO chief S Somanath as the honorary adviser on space technology to the government of Andhra Pradesh. In his meeting with Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Naidu submitted a detailed letter outlining Andhra Pradesh's strategic role in advancing India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem. During the meeting, the CM appreciated the Union government's initiatives, especially the launch of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme , which are pivotal to realising India's vision of becoming a global hub for electronics production. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh's readiness to complement this vision through robust policies like the Semiconductor Display Fab Policy and the Electronics Manufacturing Policy which offer fiscal incentives and plug-and-play infrastructure to investors.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Water Resources Department initiates measures for desilting Amaravathy Dam after a gap of decades
The Water Resources Department is learnt to have drawn up an estimate of minimum expenditure on overheads for arriving at the 'revenue model' through selling the sediment in the Amaravathy Dam, in order to scale up the storage limit. The expenditure would be towards constructing the road till the location in the dam from where the sediment with high fertility value could be removed. Since the dam is located in the reserve forest area, the demand for the nutrient-rich sediment formed by the foliage washed down by jungle streams for decades will be quite high, according to officials. The current storage capacity of the dam is 4.047 tmc. 'With agricultural yields dropping down in large measures due to excessive use of fertilisers, enriching the soil with natural nutrients is the only way for farmers to sustain their livelihood,' Jegadeesh, a nature farmer belonging to Udumalpet said. The Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited (WAPCOS) has prepared a report based on which the department will be readying a Detailed Project Report through a consultant, a senior official of Water Resources Department said. An analysis by the department during 2017 indicated that the waterspread area had 22.8 million cubic metre of silt. The Tiruppur district administration had then notified removal of 1,31,400 cubic metre of silt in the first phase. The initiative to desilt the dam was taken in 2014, but had to be shelved due to intervention by the National Green Tribunal. The contention of the department was that new approval would not be necessary as desilting of the dam could be categorised under maintenance work and not any new project. But, it was not accepted by the National Green Tribunal. The consultancy appointed now for preparing the DPR has been entrusted with the responsibility of securing environmental approval, official sources added.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chief Minister reviews preparations at Vizhinjam ahead of commissioning
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visited the Vizhinjam International Seaport here on Saturday ahead of the formal commissioning of the project. The Chief Minister visited the port along with his family. He also reviewed the preparations for the scheduled commissioning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The Chief Minister also visited and reviewed the operations of the port, control centres, the wharf, the breakwater, and the Coast Guard's boat harbour, including the discharge of containers at the port. Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited Managing Director Divya S. Iyer made a presentation of the project explaining the activities being held at the seaport. Earlier, an organising committee had been formed with the Chief Minister as the chief patron ahead of the commissioning of the port. The State government has also made arrangements to make the inaugural ceremony a grand moment in the history of the State. The major part of the phase one construction of the Vizhinjam port was completed in December itself, and the port started commercial operations on December 3. Overall, over 265 ships have called at the port so far, handling about 5.5 lakh TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) containers. Clearing the decks for the further expansion of the project, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests granted environmental clearance to the project last March. As part of the next phase of construction, the port concessionaire Adani Vizhinjam Ports Private Ltd. (AVPPL) will invest around ₹10,000 crore at the transshipment port. The container terminal will be expanded to 1,200 m in length, and the length of the breakwater will be increased by another 900 m in the next phases. Other development works include the construction of 1,220-m-long multipurpose berths, 250-m-long liquid berths (with breakwater), liquid cargo storage facilities, and the dredging of approximately 7.20 Mm³ of land covering an area of 77.17 hectares. The State government is also working on projects to ensure rail and road connectivity to the port. Out of the 10.7 km of railway line proposed to the port, 9.2 km of the line will go through a tunnel. The Detailed Project Report prepared by Konkan Railway has been approved by the Railway Ministry, and work will soon begin. Port Ministers V. N. Vasavan and General Education Minister V. Sivankutty, Corporation Mayor Arya Rajendran, and Vizhinjam Port CEO Pradeep Jayaraman received the Chief Minister and his family.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh government launches skill development initiatives for landless poor in Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: In a major step towards inclusive development, the State government, through the AP Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), is implementing multiple welfare and infrastructure initiatives for the landless poor residing in the Amaravati capital region. These programmes are designed to improve socio-economic standards, and ensure active participation of locals in building the People's Capital. As part of its social development efforts, the APCRDA has launched free skill development programmes targeting women and youth from farming families. Training sessions in tailoring, assistant electrician work and surveying, and basic computer skills are underway. So far, 218 individuals have enrolled, including 133 women and 85 men. Out of them, 116 have completed training, and 85 are currently undergoing training in Amaravati under expert supervision. In view of the anticipated surge in construction activity in Amaravati, the government has also planned specialised training in building construction trades, aiming to boost local employment opportunities in the capital region. Another key initiative is the pension scheme, where the government is providing Rs 5,000 per month to over 17,000 landless families affected by land pooling. These include farmers, labourers, and agricultural workers who lost their livelihood due to the capital development. The pension is delivered directly to their homes on the first of every month, offering financial stability to the most vulnerable. The APCRDA is also rapidly expanding public infrastructure. So far, 15 Anganwadi centres, 14 schools, 14 e-health & wellness centres, a crematorium in Tulluru, and a primary health centre at Mandadam have been built. Most of the construction is complete, and the APCRDA is working to open these facilities soon. In addition, TIDCO residential complexes are being constructed for the poor in the capital region. A total of 5,024 houses, spread across eight locations, and ranging from 300 to 430 square feet, have been built over 44.05 acres. Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, the government is preparing a Detailed Project Report to develop all villages in the capital region.
