Latest news with #RTC
Hans India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana at 11: Marching Towards Inclusive Growth and Empowerment Under People's Government
Gadwal: A New Beginning for Comprehensive Development – People's Government Shaping the New Telangana Outstanding Performance in Government Schools – Students Honored with Mementoes by the Government National Flag Hoisted by Telangana Government's Special Representative & Government Advisor (Sports Affairs), A.P. Jitender Reddy The Telangana State Formation Day celebrations were held grandly on Monday at the Integrated District Offices Complex in the district headquarters. Telangana Government's Special Representative to New Delhi & Advisor on Sports Affairs, Mr. A.P. Jitender Reddy, along with Nagar Kurnool MP Dr. Mallu Ravi, graced the occasion as chief guests. The district administration accorded a ceremonial welcome with a police guard of honor, following which the national flag was hoisted. On this occasion, Mr. A.P. Jitender Reddy extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Jogulamba Gadwal district on the 11th Telangana State Formation Day. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Telangana movement, including local heroes Pasya Sarva Reddy and Kottam Venugopal. He expressed pride in the state of Telangana, which has been flourishing in all sectors and gaining nationwide attention. He saluted each and every family of the martyrs and activists who contributed to the cause of statehood. He mentioned that under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. A. Revanth Reddy, the people's government is moving forward with the 'Telangana Rising – Vision 2047', which was recently presented at the NITI Aayog meeting. This visionary document, focusing on welfare, social justice, green energy, infrastructure, and tourism, is expected to be a guiding force for Telangana's future. He emphasized the government's aim to empower one crore women to become millionaires. Under the free RTC travel scheme, 1.84 crore women in Jogulamba Gadwal district have benefitted, saving ₹66.45 crores in travel costs. The ₹500 gas cylinder scheme benefited 95,420 people with subsidies worth ₹8.02 crores. Under the 200 units free electricity scheme, 81,121 households received 9.43 lakh zero bills amounting to ₹24.39 crores. To ensure women's financial empowerment, initiatives like power plants, petrol bunks, and women's canteens have been set up. In Shilparamam, 100 Indira Mahila Shakti stalls were inaugurated. Through women's groups, 600 buses were purchased and leased to RTC, with 150 already delivered. Highlighting a landmark in Indian agricultural history, he stated that in just 8 months, the government waived ₹20,617 crores in farm loans benefiting 25.35 lakh farmers, including ₹513.99 crores for 58,113 farmers in Gadwal. Through the Rythu Bharosa scheme, ₹12,000 per acre is being provided. For the 2024–25 Rabi season, ₹140.96 crores were credited to 1,34,400 farmers. He informed that procurement payments are being made within 24 hours. This season, 87,065 metric tonnes of paddy were purchased from 13,748 farmers via 75 procurement centers, with ₹146.39 crores credited to 9,875 farmers. Compensation of ₹10,000 per acre was given to farmers affected by unseasonal rains. A bonus of ₹500 per quintal was paid for 54,798 metric tonnes of fine rice, totaling ₹27.39 crores. Landless agricultural laborers are receiving ₹12,000 annually under the Indiramma Aatmiya Bharosa scheme. Welfare programs like Indiramma houses and subsidized rice are addressing hunger. In June, three months of free rice is being distributed in advance. He stated that Telangana is leading in welfare and social justice. Telangana is the first state to implement Scheduled Caste categorization and is committed to providing 42% reservations for BCs. To ensure job security for youth, 60,000 government jobs are being filled and 3 lakh crores in investments are bringing one lakh private jobs. Under the Rajiv Abhaya Hastam scheme, financial aid is being given to civil services aspirants. The state has set a goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy. As part of revolutionary changes in education, the SSC pass percentage in Gadwal increased from 81.38% in 2024 to 91.74% in 2025, a notable growth of 10.36%. Construction of 58 Young India Model Schools over 25 acres is underway. A new medical college is being established in Gadwal to promote medical education. A dedicated education commission has been formed. Under Indiramma Housing, 4.5 lakh houses are being built statewide, with 3,500 per constituency. For tribal welfare, 10,000 homes and the Indira Solar Giri Water Development program were initiated for irrigation and power needs. The Bhoo Bharathi Act – 2025 was introduced to solve land issues permanently and protect government lands. It simplifies buying/selling of agricultural land. Pilot revenue sabhas (meetings) were held in 4 mandals, and similar events have been conducted in Ieeja mandal, Gadwal. Between June 3 to 20, sabhas will be held in all remaining revenue villages to make Telangana land-dispute free. So far, 43,670 land disputes have been resolved under Bhoo Bharathi. Plans have been drawn to develop Hyderabad into a global city. Metro Rail expansion has started. GHMC merged the Cantonment Board as per public demand. A new city called Future City is being planned across 30,000 acres. Development planning divides the state into Core Urban, Urban, and Rural Zones.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit devotees leave for Kheer Bhawani mela
The usual rush of devotees was missing this year, presumably due to the Pahalgam terror attack and the military action between India and Pakistan following it. Kheer Bhawani mela will be held at five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines at Tulmulla in Ganderbal, Manzgam and Devsar in Kulgam, Logripora in Anantnag and Tikkar in Kupwara on Tuesday. Jammu, Jun 1 (PTI) Amid tight security arrangements, hundreds of people, mostly Kashmiri Pandits, left for the Valley in a convoy of 60 buses early Sunday from here to take part in the Kheer Bhawani mela, one of the biggest religious functions of the community. Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley and other parts of the country gathered in huge numbers at the Kheer Bhawani temple at Tulmulla. Relief Commissioner (Migrants) Arvind Karwani along with Deputy Commissioner, Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya and senior police officers jointly flagged off the convoy of Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses from Nagrota on the outskirts of Jammu this morning. The devotees will perform 'darshan' at the temples on Tuesday and will return to Jammu a day later. Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu Joginder Singh said all required security arrangements have been made for the pilgrims. 'All arrangements are in place for the pilgrims with regard to their safety and security and boarding and lodging en route and in the Valley,' Relief Commissioner Karwani said. Fewer devotees have turned up for the mela as compared to last year. Tourists were targeted in the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Most of the 26 people killed in the attack were tourists. India and Pakistan were on the brink of a full-fledged war after the attack. On the intervening night of May 6 and 7, Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The two countries were engaged in an intense military conflict for four days and reached an understanding to halt all firing on the evening of May 10. Shruti Dhar, an elderly devotee, said: 'I am a regular visitor to Kheer Bhawani and have no fear of going there this time around. We have been witnessing such situations from our childhood days. Whatever happened in Pahalgam is highly condemnable and barbaric.' Dhar, who had migrated from Sanat Nagar in Srinagar to Jammu, said she is happy to join the caravan and offer her prayers at the temple to seek blessings and pray for the prosperity of J&K, the country and the return of Pandits to the Valley. Saroj, a non-Kashmiri married to a Kashmiri Pandit, said this was her first visit to the Valley and there is no fear in her mind. 'Kashmir is part of India and the (Pahalgam) attack was possibly an attempt by the terrorists to frighten us. We have to defeat their designs and visit the place in good numbers,' she said. Delhi-based Raj Kumar, also a member of the displaced community, said the government should be more alert to prevent Pahalgam type of incidents. Sarla Bhat said she is happy to visit her birthplace in Kashmir. 'I have full faith in Mata that we will complete the pilgrimage without any trouble.' PTI TAS TAS SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Thalliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhava, free travel in RTC for women soon: Minister
Kondapi: Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy declared that the coalition government is implementing all promises made to the people during elections. He announced that the Talliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhva, and the free travel in RTC buses for women schemes would be started very soon, while distributing pensions to beneficiaries in a door-to-door campaign. The Minister visited Chilamkuru village in Kondapi constituency's Marripudi mandal on Saturday as part of the 'Pedala Sevalo' government programme, personally distributing pensions to elderly citizens, disabled persons, and widows at their homes. Speaking during the event, Minister Swamy said that the NDA coalition is moving forward with capable leadership while fulfilling election commitments. He highlighted several welfare initiatives being implemented as part of election promises, including increased pensions and four free LPG cylinders. He explained that the free bus travel for women and the Annadaata Sukhibhava program, offering Rs 20000 combined with central government contributions, are to be implemented very soon. Under the Talliki Vandanam scheme, Swamy explained that benefits will be extended to all children in a family based on the number of children. He said that the government plans to sanction houses for all eligible beneficiaries, with SC and BC beneficiaries receiving Rs 3.00 lakh, ST beneficiaries Rs 3.25lakh, and OC beneficiaries Rs 2.50 lakh for house construction. The Minister said that the state government is spending Rs 2,718 crores on pensions statewide. In Prakasam district, Rs 124 crores are being spent, while Kondapi constituency accounts for Rs 18.19 crores, as Marripudi mandal receives Rs 2.38 crores, and Chilankuru village alone receives Rs 10.06 lakh in pension payments. The Minister reaffirmed the state government's commitment to public welfare and development, stating that welfare programs are being implemented at full scale across the state. RDO Keshavardhan Reddy, District Social Welfare Officer Lakshmanaayak, SC Corporation ED ArjunNaik, MPDO Jagadeeshwar Rao, Tahsildar Jwala Narasimha Rao, other officials, and local public representatives attended the programme.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Over 3,000 new vehicles hit Telangana roads daily as public transport takes backseat
Hyderabad: In the wake of inadequate public transport systems, poor last-mile connectivity, and commuters' preference for personal vehicles, Telangana is witnessing rapid growth in vehicle registrations, with the state recording more than 3,000 new private vehicles daily on its road network. According to data from the regional transport authority (RTA), Telangana added nearly one million vehicles to its roads over the past year. The total number of vehicles increased from 1.63 crore at the end of the 2023–24 financial year to 1.73 crore by March 31 this year. If that were not enough, the state has added as many as 30 lakh vehicles over the past four years. Of the total 1.73 crore vehicles, Greater Hyderabad accounts for half, with approximately 85 lakh vehicles. The city's vehicular population has seen massive growth, rising from 25 lakh vehicles twelve years ago. By 2018, private vehicles (two-wheelers and four-wheelers) had reached 50 lakh in the city, with the number of cars exceeding 10 lakh in the same year. "Telangana has been recording sustained growth in vehicle numbers over the years. The development of quality infrastructure, along with the state's emergence as a major IT hub, has facilitated this increase. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo With the city's expansion, there has also been significant migration. A few years ago, daily vehicle registrations stood at around 1,000, but these figures have steadily risen and now exceed 1,500 registrations per day in Hyderabad," said a senior RTA official. Traffic experts state that inadequate public transport and poor connectivity are fuelling the rise in private vehicle ownership. With the city's population reaching an estimated 1.2 crore, public transport serves less than one-third of the total population. Daily passenger data shows that RTC accommodates over 25 lakh commuters, the metro rail transports 5 lakh passengers, and SCR's MMTS operations cater to around 50,000 people each day. The remainder rely on private vehicles. "The increasing number of vehicles on the existing road infrastructure raises concerns about worsening traffic congestion. Furthermore, the surge in high-speed vehicles suggests a probable rise in accidents. Statistics indicate a consistent increase in road accidents across the state. Authorities should prioritise RTC buses on high-traffic routes to improve their efficiency and encourage the public to opt for public transport over private vehicles," said TS Reddy, a retired official from the central road research institute and transport planning expert.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
TGSRTC staff return lost valuables worth Rs 19 lakh, earn praise for honesty
HYDERABAD: The staff of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) have demonstrated honesty and integrity in the course of their duties by returning bags containing valuables worth Rs 19 lakh that were left behind by passengers on different buses. On May 25, a woman passenger travelling on the Suryapet-Hyderabad route accidentally left her bag on the bus. Upon reaching the Suryapet bus station, conductor K Anjaiah and driver Yakub Pasha discovered the bag. It contained gold jewellery worth Rs 6 lakh and a mobile phone. Without delay, they handed over the bag to the Suryapet depot authorities. The belongings were later returned to the passenger in the presence of RTC officials. On the same day, a male passenger forgot his bag on an airport bus near Shilparamam. The bag contained Rs 3.5 lakh in cash, two gold bangles, a laptop and valuables estimated at Rs 5 lakh in total. Driver Ramesh identified the bag and ensured its safe return to the passenger in the presence of officials. In another incident on May 15, a woman passenger left behind a bag containing gold ornaments worth Rs 8 lakh on a Pushpak airport bus travelling from the Hyderabad airport to Lingampally. The bag was found near Allwyn Cross Road by driver Mubeen, who promptly handed it over to the Miyapur-2 depot officials. TGSRTC MD Sajjanar lauded the sincerity of the staff , K Anjaiah, drivers Yakub Pasha, Mubeen and Ramesh, who belong to the Suryapet and Miyapur-2 depots. They were felicitated by senior officials for their commendable service at Hyderabad Bus Bhavan.
