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The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Centre sanctions ₹363.23 crore to improve drinking water supply in Guntur
In a major boost to Guntur's urban water infrastructure, the Central government has sanctioned ₹363.23 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0) scheme to improve drinking water supply, especially to three critically affected areas of the city. Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar told The Hindu on Monday that of the total funds, ₹331.10 crore will be utilised for the development of a dedicated pipeline to the Gorantla area, while ₹32.13 crore has been earmarked to supply water to layouts situated downstream of the Amrut water point. An additional ₹258 crore is expected to be sanctioned soon for newly-merged villages under the city corporation limits. Highlighting the urgent need for this intervention, Mr. Chandra Sekhar noted that the estimated population of Guntur is projected to grow from 10.65 lakh in 2020 to 14.81 lakh by 2041, and further to 24.5 lakh by 2056. To meet this demand, water treatment capacity needs to expand significantly. While the current treatment capacity stands at 157 million litres per day (MLD), the city already faces a demand of 169 MLD. By 2056, the city will require an additional 138 MLD. Under the AMRUT 2.0 initiative, water will be sourced from the Krishna river and directly supplied to the Gorantla area through a new pipeline. The plan includes a dual pumping mechanism — one at the river intake and another at Gorantla — to ensure efficient delivery. The Minister credited this long-term solution to the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. 'This project is designed not just for the present but to ensure that future generations never face a water crisis in Guntur,' he stated. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Housing P. Narayana, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief K. Pawan Kalyan for their support in realising this critical project. The pipeline works are expected to take two years to complete. The implementing agency has also been entrusted with a 10-year operations and maintenance contract to ensure sustainability.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Expedite works of Guntur Channel: Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar
GUNTUR: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Friday directed officials to immediately commence expansion works of the Guntur Channel, including land acquisition surveys and preparatory activities. Pemmasani chaired a review meeting and stressed the need to effectively utilise the Rs 400 crore allocated by the State government in the 2025–26 Budget for the project, which aims to improve irrigation in the Guntur and Palnadu regions. Of the total funds, Rs 75 crore has been earmarked for land acquisition and Rs 96 crore for channel expansion, to be released in phases. The Minister instructed officials to expedite both the expansion and acquisition processes and to assign a contract agency for conducting land surveys in four villages. He asked officials to closely monitor progress and ensure timely submissions for smooth implementation. Pemmasani, along with Guntur MLA Mohammad Naseer Ahmad, opened two mobile medical units set up with CSR funds from GAIL India Limited. Each van, staffed with a doctor and healthcare personnel, will offer free primary medical care and medicines in remote and tribal areas of Guntur.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India set to be global leader in 6G by 2030: Minister
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday emphasised the groundbreaking potential of 6G technology, describing it as '100 times more powerful' than its predecessor 5G. Speaking to IANS on the sideline of 'Bharat 6G 2025 International Conference and Exhibition' here, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State (MoS) for Rural Development and Communications, outlined the immense capabilities of 6G, which will offer much faster speeds, lower latency and a complete transformation of connectivity. The minister acknowledged the challenges related to 5G, such as high data usage and limited available spectrum, but assured that these hurdles are part of the inherent nature of evolving technology. '5G has been hugely successful, and 6G will be a completely different network, 100 times more powerful, with latency reduced to sub-milliseconds,' he told IANS. The minister reaffirmed the government's vision, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023, to make India a global leader in 6G by 2030. The minister stressed that 6G will be a game-changer, with built-in AI that will revolutionise industries and everyday life
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lays foundation stone for ROB in Guntur
A foundation stone was laid for construction of much delayed Rail Over Bridge (ROB) by replacing the existing dilapidated Sankar Vilas ROB in Guntur on Wednesday (May 7, 2025). Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, along with district In-charge Minister Kandula Durgesh, District Collector S. Nagalakshmi, local MLAs Galla Madhavi , Naseer Ahmad, B. Ramanjaneyulu, Tenali Sravan Kumar, MLC Alapati Rajendra Prasad, Guntur Municipal Corporation Mayor Kovelamudi Ravindra, Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu, TDP, JSP, BJP district leaders and others attended the event. RoB expected to be finished before time On this occasion, Chandra Sekhar said that the construction of the ROB would be completed even before the expected time and Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu would dedicate it to the nation. He urged people not to believe false propaganda, and assured that the much needed bridge is being constructed with support from all stake holders. MLA Sravan Kumar suggested to name the proposed ROB after consulting with the residents, instead calling it Sankar Vilas bridge. He added that since Sankar Vilas is a private hotel, it is not appropriate to call the bridge with that name. The existing bridge is a two-lane road on the railway line between Guntur - Nallapadu section. Commissioner Srinivasulu said that the entire cost of the proposed bridge is ₹130 crore. The old one was constructed during 1958. The existing bridge has a length of 430 metres with a deck width of 12 metres. Hence, the bridge is not able to bear the heavy and growing traffic, taking at least one to two hours to cross it during peak hours. The width of the bridge will be 21.55 metres with four lane with central divider, length of it will be 64 metres, the via duct portion on Amaravati side will be 230 metres, Vegetable Market side will be 253 metres, R.E. wall on Amaravati side will be 215 metres, R.E. wall on Market side will be 168 metres, service road with a width of 5.5 metres, total length of ROB is 930 metres, total length of approach roads is 680 metres. There are three under passes proposed, each at 4th line of Brodipet, 5th lane in Arundalpet another one in front of Government General Hospital (GGH).
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
V-Launchpad 2025 concludes at VIT-AP
Amaravati: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandrashekar on Tuesday that the most important step in entrepreneurship is initiation. He was addressing the conclusion session of the V-Launchpad 2025 – Global Innovators Challenge for Swarna Andhra @2047 at VIT-AP University. The Union Minister said that those who think differently and act decisively will succeed. True innovation comes from identifying real problems and creating solutions, not just building products. Many entrepreneurs build what already exists — but to truly succeed, you must bring new and innovative ideas to life. Chairman of TiE Global and Founder-CEO of Volksy Technologies Murali Bukkapatnam, Edyta Wołczyk, CEO of IBS GLOBAL, Poland and Vice-President of the VIT Group Sankar Viswanathan and Vice-Chancellor Dr SV Kota Reddy were also present. The winning teams under various tracks for V-Launchpad 2025 are as follows – Startup VC Pitching Track - Netts Mobility Pvt. Ltd. First cash prize Rs. 1.00L, Hanumax Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Second cash prize of Rs. 75K, ProjectB Third cash prize Rs. 50K. Ideation Track (External) –Vividhra Pvt. Ltd, Satyabhama University - First Prize Rs. 20K, Snack Sense, SRAM-AP University – Second Prize Rs. 10K, JNH Industry, SSIIE-TBI Tirupati– Third Prize Rs.5K. Ideation Track (VIT-AP University) - Hover Charge-First Prize Winner, Craft Sphere- Second Prize, and ChaithanyaVriksha- Third Prize. Dr Ameet Chavan, Director of IIEC, Dr Arunkumar Sivakumar Dean, School of Business (VSB), VIT-AP faculty, staff and students were also present.
