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Hans India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana launches scheme to make land of 2.30 lakh tribals cultivable
The Telangana government on Monday launched a scheme to enhance the livelihood and income of tribal families in the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the "Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam" scheme at Macharam in Nagarkurnool district. More than 2.30 lakh tribals farmers will be helped under the scheme to make 6.69 lakh acres of land suitable for cultivation with a 100 per cent subsidy. The state government will provide an irrigation facility with solar power at a cost of Rs 12,600 crore in the next five years. The Chief Minister, along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and ministers, released the Nallamalla declaration. He promised that the scheme would open a golden chapter in the lives of tribals. The state government has recognised and vested rights over forest for 2,30,735 Scheduled Tribes covering an extent of 6.69 lakh acres under the RoFR Act, 2006. As the RoFR farmers had long been demanding irrigation facilities for their lands, the Chief Minister on January 10, decided to provide solar pump sets-based irrigation to ST farmers holding RoFR lands with 100 per cent grant under a special scheme on saturation basis with drip irrigation and horticulture plantation. The state government termed it the first initiative of its kind in the country. The Congress government made the provision in the budget for irrigation facilities for RoFR lands. In line with this vision, the government launched a pioneering scheme titled "Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam", aimed at the holistic development of RoFR lands. In Macharam village, the scheme will cover an area of 44.5 acres of RoFR land belonging to 27 ST RoFR farmers. The scheme includes comprehensive land development, Installation of off-grid solar pump irrigation systems and horticulture plantation with drip irrigation. The scheme is being implemented for five years from 2025-26 to 2029-30, in convergence with Forest, Energy, PR & RD, RWS, Ground Water and Horticulture Departments. During the current financial year, the government will spend Rs 600 crore to cover 27,184 acres, benefitting 10,000 farmers. For the next four years, the government will allocate Rs 3,000 crore every year to irrigate 1.43 lakh acres, benefiting 50,000 farmers. The Chief Minister said in his speech that the farmers will be given free pump sets. The beneficiaries will get solar power motors in 100 days. He claimed that the state government has so far spent Rs 60,000 crore for the development and welfare of farmers in the state. The Chief Minister also announced that houses will be sanctioned under Indiramma housing scheme to all the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) families in the state on saturation. The government will also provide financial assistance to 1 Lakh ST unemployed youth with a subsidy of Rs.1000 crores for their self-employment under the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Solar pumpset scheme launch today; to light up lives of tribals
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will formally launch a flagship scheme of 'Indira Soura Giri Vikasam' in Macharam village of Amrabad mandal in Nagarkurnool district on Monday. The State government announced the new scheme with an outlay of Rs 12,600 crore to provide 100 per cent subsidy of Rs six lakh per unit to the beneficiaries who will get the solar pumpset facility for irrigation needs. State Energy Minister and Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka said that the new scheme was envisaged to provide solar-powered irrigation to six lakh acres in the next five years. Around 2.1 lakh tribal farmers holding RoFR titles, issued under the Recognition of Forest Rights Act (RoFR), 2006 will benefit under the scheme. 'As part of its efforts to uplift the economic and living standards of tribal farmers who were granted land rights under the Forest Rights Act enacted by the UPA government in 2006, the Telangana government has decided to launch this new flagship initiative,' Bhatti said. During the launch of the scheme, the CM will distribute pump sets to the tribal farmers. He will also address a public meeting after visiting Seetaramanjaneya Swamy temple. Later, CM Revanth Reddy will visit his hometown of Kondareddypalle and offer special puja at Anjaneya Swamy temple. As per the itinerary, the CM will return to Hyderabad from his home town in the evening.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana launches 12,600cr Indira Solar scheme to empower tribal farmers
Hyderabad: In a move aimed at transforming tribal agriculture, the Telangana govt on Thursday announced its new flagship initiative—Indira Solar Giri Jal Vikasam scheme. With a total allocation of ₹12,600 crore, the scheme aims to provide solar-powered irrigation across six lakh acres of land over the next five years, directly benefiting 2.1 lakh tribal farmers who were granted land titles under the Forest Rights Act . Chief minister A Revanth Reddy and deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka will officially launch the scheme on May 18 at Macharam village in Amrabad mandal in Achampet constituency. Implementation of the scheme is scheduled to begin in the 2025-26 fiscal year and continue through 2029-30, with 100% subsidy coverage to ensure equitable access for all eligible farmers. The scheme will be jointly executed by multiple departments, including forest, energy, health and rural development, rural water supply, groundwater, agriculture, and horticulture, to ensure seamless integration and delivery. In addition to solar-powered irrigation, the scheme includes support for horticultural development through drip irrigation, provision of high-quality saplings, and interim income assistance through intercropping until long-term crops begin yielding. Officials said this holistic approach is designed to not only develop land but also drive sustained economic upliftment among tribal communities. Unlike other states that have limited their efforts to issuing RoFR (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act titles, Telangana becomes the first in the country to introduce a dedicated irrigation and livelihood enhancement scheme tailored to the RoFR Act beneficiaries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Xu hướng tủ lạnh 2025: cập nhật mẫu mới, công nghệ hiện đại, giá hợp lý cho gia đình Việt southermore Undo The scheme targets comprehensive development of six lakh acres of both RoFR and non-RoFR forest lands, with off-grid solar pump-based irrigation systems at its core. At the district level, collectors will serve as the implementing authorities and will finalise necessary permissions in consultation with the in-charge ministers concerned. Project monitoring units will be set up in every district to oversee execution. In ITDA districts, PMUs will function under the project officer, ITDA, while in non-ITDA areas, officials such as the district tribal development officer will be designated to lead the initiative. According to the govt, although the former UPA govt introduced the RoFR Act in 2006 and allotted around 6.69 lakh acres to tribal farmers in Telangana, successive govts over the last decade have failed to implement effective schemes for irrigation and farming support.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt issues orders allocating ₹12,600 crore for 'Indira Solar Giri Jal Vikasam' scheme
The Government on Thursday issued orders allocating ₹12,600 crore for the 'Indira Solar Giri Jal Vikasam' scheme launched to improve the economic and living standards of tribal farmers holding land rights under the Forest Rights Act (RoFR). Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will officially inaugurate the scheme on May 18 at Macharam village, Amrabad Mandal, Achampet Constituency. The scheme is designed to provide solar-powered irrigation to 6 lakh acres over five years for 2.10 lakh tribal farmers holding RoFR titles. Deputy Chief Miniser Bhatti Vikramarka said that the UPA government in 2006 brought the RoFR Act as part of its efforts to uplift the economic and living standards of tribal farmers. Under the RoFR Act (2006), the Telangana government has recognised forest land ownership rights for 2,30,735 tribal farmers across 6.69 lakh acres and issued corresponding RoFR title deeds. Although the UPA government introduced the RoFR Act in 2006 and distributed land titles for approximately 6.69 lakh acres in Telangana, no substantial schemes were implemented by previous governments over the past decade to provide irrigation or farming support to tribal farmers. Now, the Congress govenrment is the first in the country to take the step to help tribals cultivate their lands. The scheme includes not only the provision of solar-powered irrigation but also support for horticultural crops through drip irrigation, supply of necessary plant saplings, and interim income support via intercropping until permanent yields begin.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Revanth Reddy to launch Rs 12,500 cr Indira Solar Giri scheme for tribals in Nagarkurnool
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the Indira Solar Giri Water Development Scheme and sanction additional Indiramma houses for tribals at a public event in Chenchu Colony of Achampet in Nagarkurnool district, on May Rs 12,500-crore scheme aims to empower tribal farmers by providing solar-powered motors , sprinklers, and free plants like avocado and palm oil. It is targeted at tribals with land titles under the Forest Rights Act (RoFR) to facilitate sustainable chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, addressing a public meeting in Yellandu on Tuesday, said, "Over 3.5 lakh tribal families were granted pattas during YS Rajasekhar Reddy's tenure. But under the previous BRS govt, tribal farmers were harassed, and in some instances, women were tied to trees and beaten when they tried to cultivate their lands. "The scheme is part of the Congress-led Indiramma model of governance, focusing on restoring the confidence of tribals and ensuring a steady income every three months through coordinated efforts with the horticulture also came down heavily on the BRS govt for its failures. "In 10 years, they couldn't deliver a single double-bedroom house, didn't give 3 acres to Dalits, or one job per household. KG to PG schools promised in every mandal never saw the light of day," he inheriting a debt-ridden state with Rs 7 lakh crore liability, Bhatti said, "The Congress govt is implementing welfare schemes without burdening the public. More initiatives are on the way."
