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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
R&B Minister calls for completion of road works in Chittoor within six months
Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy on Friday instructed officials to expedite road construction works in the Chittoor, Palamaner, and Madanapalle divisions. Reviewing the progress of road development at Palamaner, the Minister stressed that projects sanctioned under various schemes must be completed within six months. He directed officials to immediately initiate the tender process. Emphasising the need for improved inter-State connectivity with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Mr. Janardhan Reddy said the State government continues to prioritise road infrastructure. He stated that proposals would soon be submitted to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and asked officials to prepare the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) accordingly. Officials from the Roads and Buildings Department informed the Minister that the pothole-free road initiative had been completed 100% across the erstwhile Chittoor district. Mr. Janardhan Reddy warned contractors against unjustified delays in execution and urged strict adherence to timelines. Reiterating the importance of quality and transparency in all road works, the Minister instructed officials to ensure there was no compromise on either aspect. Palamaner MLA N. Amarnath Reddy, District Cooperative Central Bank chairman Amasa Rajasekhar Reddy, and senior officials from the Revenue, Roads and Buildings, and Panchayat Raj departments were present.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh govt. committed to welfare and development despite financial challenges, says Roads and Buildings Minister
Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy on Friday reaffirmed the State government's commitment to welfare and development initiatives, despite prevailing financial constraints. Addressing the media in Palamaner, the Minister said the Super Six initiatives announced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have been well-received by the target groups across the State. As part of continued support to farmers, he announced that ₹7,000 would be credited directly into their bank accounts on August 2 under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme. He also highlighted the government's support to women through the Deepam 2.0 initiative. Mr. Janardhan Reddy confirmed that free bus travel for women in APSRTC buses would begin from August 15. While acknowledging that the scheme would impose a financial burden of ₹350 crore on the State, he reiterated the government's unwavering focus on welfare. Speaking about the Chief Minister's recent visit to Singapore, the Minister said it aimed to attract investments and secure expert collaboration for rebuilding the State's infrastructure. He noted that key projects such as Amaravati and Polavaram were progressing well. He also criticised the previous YSRCP government, stating that the present coalition government was making all efforts to undo the damage caused during its five-year rule. Priority is being given to infrastructure, especially road projects, with ₹4,000 crore allocated for inter-State road connectivity.
