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The Hindu
4 days ago
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CM asks officials to prepare plans for allotting Bhudhaar numbers to lands
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the Revenue department officials to prepare plans for allotting Bhudhaar numbers to all land parcels across the State. Bhudhaar numbers, on the lines of Aadhaar numbers given to citizens, are contemplated to ensure that all the land parcels are given specific identification numbers carrying information like their exact coordinates and ownership details. The Chief Minister gave the instructions during a review meeting on the functioning of Revenue and Housing departments with senior officials on Wednesday. He wanted the officials to expedite clearance of applications for hereditary and other forms of mutations received during Revenue Sadassus held earlier. This should be followed survey of land by licenced surveyors.. The records prepared by licenced surveyors should be scrutinised by regular surveyors subsequently. He examined the models of the new offices buildings to house the offices of the sub-registrars in 10 core urban areas during the meeting. The new offices should have parking places, canteen and other basic infrastructure, he said. The sub-registrar offices should be designed in such a manner that they were people-friendly and avoid scope for any inconvenience to the visitors. Officials informed the Chief Minister that construction of houses under Indiramma weaker section housing scheme was completed in different districts across the State. Mr. Revanth Reddy instructed them to take steps for their formal inauguration by this month-end. In this context, he directed the Revenue officials to ensure resolution of problems in the projects the department took up in the State Capital in collaboration with the State Housing Board.
The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Ponguleti hands over 592 homes to women as Raksha Bandhan gifts
Minister for Revenue and Housing Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy alleged that the BRS government looted the poor under the guise of the Double Bedroom Housing Scheme. He stated that for over six years, the BRS administration gave false hope to the poor, collected illegal payments from beneficiaries and failed to deliver homes. The Minister criticized that the same houses were showcased in two elections without being distributed and that the BRS tried to deceive the public once again, but voters responded decisively in the last elections. On Friday, Mr Reddy personally handed over the keys to 592 beneficiaries in the Hanamkonda Balasamudram area of Warangal district, marking housewarming ceremonies in their new double-bedroom homes. The event was held in the presence of MLAs Nayini Rajender Reddy and Nagaraju, Mayor Gundu Sudharani, and several others. The Minister remarked that it was a moment of joy to facilitate housewarming for 592 families on this auspicious Friday of the Sravana month and said that the homes were sanctioned in the names of women. He described it as a Raksha Bandhan gift for 592 sisters, delivered a day in advance. He reiterated that under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the State government is progressing with a focus on welfare and development. He said that the selection of beneficiaries was done with utmost transparency and beyond political affiliations. He alleged that under the previous regime, houses were granted only to ruling party workers and a few government employees, while the poor were misled and subjected to exploitation. He accused BRS leaders of displaying model houses to extract money from the poor without giving them possession. Mr. Reddy further alleged that the Kaleshwaram Project was deliberately mishandled for commissions, and termed it a betrayal of the people of Telangana. He claimed that the corruption of the previous regime directly led to the collapse of the project and that thousands of crores ended up with KCR's family. He said that BRS leaders are attacking the current government only to protect their ill-gotten wealth.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Townships for landslides-affected will be completed by December, says Rajan
Minister for Revenue and Housing said that the proposed township for the survivors of the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslides, which is being built at Elstone Estate in Kalpetta, will be completed by the end of the year. Overseeing the ongoing construction work on Friday, the Minister said that the government would not abandon the people of Padavettikkunnu, who had not been included on the list of beneficiaries. He said their demands would be positively considered. The township is expected to accommodate 1,662 people in 410 houses. Of these, the seven-cent plots have been divided for 140 houses while the foundation work has been completed for 51 houses. The Dynamic Cone Penetration Test has been completed for 54 houses while plain cement concrete work has been completed for 41 of them. The foundation works for 19 houses are in progress. Plot division and preparation for the second phase is progressing fast. A model house will be completed by the end of July despite the adverse climate, the Minister said. At present 110 employees are stationed at Elstone Estate for construction activities. More employees will be deployed soon to speed up the work. The township is being built in five zones. Of the 410 houses, 140 are in Zone 1, 51 in Zone 2, 55 in Zone 3, 51 in Zone 4, and 113 in Zone 5. Works on three zones will begin simultaneously in July. The other infrastructure in the township will be set up only after the works of the houses are completed. 'There is a separate account for the funds collected for the construction of the houses. It has not been merged with the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund. There is a committee comprising the Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition and a representative of the sponsors, to monitor the said account. The committee will ensure transparency. Anybody can verify the accounts,' Mr. Rajan said. He added that a complete list of the sponsors will be displayed at the township. The Minister also warned those who received land and house from voluntary organisations to verify the validity of the documents. He said that the government would continue to distribute the daily allowance of ₹300 to the deserving survivors of the landslide. District Collector R. Meghasree, Additional District Magistrate K. Devaki, Subcollector Misal Sagar Bharath, and Assistant Collector P.P. Archana were present at the press meet.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Housewarming for Indiramma Houses in 7-10 days: Telangana Revenue Minister
The housewarming ceremonies for Indiramma Houses would be organised in the coming seven to 10 days. Speaking at a programme held in Miryalaguda on Monday (June 9, 202%), Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that the sooner beneficiaries complete the construction, the earlier the bills will be paid. The financial assistance of ₹5 lakh per house is paid in four installments. The bills are cleared on every Monday. The government is implementing the scheme on a pilot project basis in some villages where the constructions were taken up. Later, the Minister through a press release said that basements were constructed for 9,877 houses, walls at 1839 and slabs were laid for 388 houses. On the whole, ₹99.64 crore was provided to the beneficiaries.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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State govt. anniversary: Chief Minister to chair Thrissur district meet on May 14
As part of the fourth anniversary celebrations of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala, the Chief Minister will chair a district-level meeting here on Wednesday. Revenue and Housing Minister K. Rajan and Higher Education and Social Justice Minister R. Bindu said here on Tuesday that the event was aimed at engaging with various sections of the public and beneficiaries of government schemes. The meeting will be held from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Casino Hotel, with around 500 invited participants from different sectors. 'Ente Keralam' mega exhibition and trade fair will be held from May 18 to 24 at the Thekkinkadu Maidan here. The fair will be inaugurated by Mr. Rajan at 5 p.m. on Sunday (May 18) and Dr. Bindu will preside. A colourful cultural procession featuring over 10,000 participants will be taken out from 4 p.m. from CMS School to Thekkinkadu Maidan. The fair will feature 189 air-conditioned stalls, including themed government stalls and commercial exhibits, offering a range of services under one roof. Highlights include a food and agriculture expo, cultural performances, film screenings, and seminars. Exhibition hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Various cultural programmes will be held daily. The programmes include Ente Keralam Nrithashilpam and Amrutham Gamaya band performance by Amritha and Abhirami Suresh; musical tribute to P. Jayachandran by Jayaraj Warrier; performances by differently abled children; and fusion music by Aattam Kalasamiti and Thekkinkadu Band. Various seminars will be held from May 19 to 24 on topics such as responsible parenting, welfare of the elderly, constitutional literacy, sustainable agriculture, gender justice, career planning, innovation in higher education, climate change, and robotics. Awards will be given for best media reports, photography, videos, selfies from the public, and best-themed stalls. The closing ceremony on May 24 will be inaugurated by Dr. Bindu and Mr. Rajan will preside. The event will conclude with a mehfil concert blending Hindustani, ghazals, and film music by Pandit Ramesh Narayan and Madhushree.
