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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Rangareddy aims at timely completion of over 16K Indiramma houses
Rangareddy: Rangareddy district collector C Narayana Reddy has urged officials to ensure the timely construction of Indiramma homes approved within their operational areas, announcing that over 16,000 houses have been sanctioned across the district to date. Speaking at a recent video conference at the Collectorate concerning the implementation of the Indiramma house and Rajiv Vikasam Schemes, the Collector stated that the district administration is committed to benefiting all eligible individuals under the schemes. Consequently, all requisite measures are being implemented to ensure the prompt processing of applications. Mr Reddy instructed that grounding works for the sanctioned homes should commence immediately, ensuring their completion within a stipulated timeframe. The Collector further emphasised that the Indiramma scheme must be implemented effectively. He called for the establishment of a supervision committee in every mandal and directed that prices for materials such as sand, bricks, and crushed stone, alongside mason charges, should be determined. Elaborating on the number of beneficiaries selected under the Indiramma Housing scheme, the Collector confirmed that a total of 16,617 homes have been sanctioned for eligible individuals in the district. He noted that 839 applications remain pending for disposal, which will be cleared following scrutiny. As sand is being supplied free of charge for Indiramma Housing construction, the Collector stressed its availability for all beneficiaries. Regarding the Rajiv Vikasam scheme, Mr Reddy requested that the list of selected beneficiaries be submitted to his login. He stated that beneficiaries under this scheme should receive at least RS 1 lakh, to be disbursed in June. The video conference was attended by Project Director DRDA Rangareddy Srilatha, BC and Minority Welfare officers, among other senior officials.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt may advance local polls in Telangana amid early monsoon, kharif sowing
Hyderabad: With the monsoon arriving 15 days ahead of schedule and kharif sowing already underway, the Congress govt is considering advancing the panchayat elections , originally planned for the end of July. The elections, likely to be held in two phases, will be the first major political test for chief minister A Revanth Reddy after the assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Sensing an opportunity to consolidate its rural base, the Congress is moving swiftly. It aims to cover all eligible farmers with Rythu Bharosa financial aid, clear pending gram panchayat bills, and roll out Rajiv Vikasam self-employment assistance to rural youth. The govt has already extended 21,000 crore in interest-free loans to women's self-help groups—primarily in rural areas—a key constituency in these elections. Though panchayat polls are technically non-party contests, they are fought fiercely along party lines. With 12,800 gram panchayats and over 1.2 lakh ward seats up for grabs, the Congress is keen to send a strong message to both the BJP and BRS by aiming to win 70–80% of the seats. A senior Congress leader said the party will support 42% of gram panchayat candidates from the BC community, in line with CM Revanth's promise made during the passage of the two bills providing 42% reservation for BCs in education, employment, and local bodies. "We will tell voters that the (Narendra) Modi govt is stalling the BC bills and highlight the BRS's internal rifts. Local-level alliances may be left to candidates depending on ground realities," the leader added. Under the Panchayat Raj Act, the State Election Commission requires formal consent from the state govt to conduct elections. This approval depends on the state govt's ability to provide adequate police deployment and logistical support to ensure free and fair elections. The Congress is also banking on organisational readiness. Party sources say the AICC is expected to finalise all new TPCC teams, including working presidents, vice-presidents, general secretaries, and campaign committee members, before the panchayat poll schedule is announced. Appointments at the district, block, mandal, and village levels are also in the pipeline. Meanwhile, nearly 2,000 crore in central grants under the Finance Commission has been withheld due to the absence of elected local bodies. Conducting these polls could unlock those funds, adding further urgency to the Congress's electoral push.
