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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Telangana CM plans to build $1 trillion state economy in 10 years
Hyderabad Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said his government has prepared an action plan – Telangana Rising -2047 – aimed at developing the state into a US $3 trillion economy by 2047, in tune with the Central government's target of making India a US $30 trillion economy. Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag on the occasion of 12th Telangana formation day celebrations, Revanth Reddy said the state government is working on mission mode to play a pivotal role in the development of India as an economic super power by 2047. 'As part of it, the Telangana Rising -2047 action plan was already prepared and decided to promote the state as a US $1 trillion economy in the next 10 years and a US $3 trillion economy by 2047. Telangana Rising mission is regarded as the main instrument to achieve robust growth,' he said. He said his government had inherited a completely dismantled system from the previous regime and taken the responsibility of streamlining every sector. 'We have made the reconstruction of Telangana a big challenge to fulfill the aspirations of people,' he said. Revanth Reddy said his government had restored the systems in various sectors one after the other, including appointment of full-time vice-chancellors to various universities, filled up vacant government jobs by overhauling the Telangana State Public Service Commission and constituted the Education Commission, Agriculture Commission and Information Commission, Lokayukta and human rights commission to ensure that the systems function independently. At the same time, the chief minister claimed, his government had taken steps to empower women by introducing the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme, proposing to distribute ₹ 1 lakh crore to women for taking up employment generation programmes, of which ₹21,000 crore had already been distributed. 'Women self-help groups are encouraged to set up solar power generation units, operate petrol pumps, establish Mahila Shakti canteens and take up stitching of the school uniforms and school management. We have also been providing free bus travel for women in RTC buses,' he said. The chief minister also explained the initiatives being taken for the farming community, such as waiver of farm loans up to ₹ 2 lakh, enhancement of Rythu Bharosa to ₹12,000 per acre and provision of financial assistance of ₹ 12,000 to landless labour. 'The provision of bonus of ₹ 500 per quintal to the fine variety of paddy resulted in a record production of 268 lakh metric tonnes this year,' he said. He also explained in detail other programmes of his government like introduction of Bhu Bharati 2024 act, conduct of caste survey, enactment of a law for the enhancement of the OBC quota in the assembly and legislative council, implementation of SC sub-categorisation etc., and efforts to attract large scale investments to Telangana in the last one year. On the occasion of Telangana formation day, Revanth Reddy felicitated nine eminent personalities who played a major role in the separate Telangana movement with a shawl and a cheque of ₹1 crore each. While Aekka Yadagiri Rao, Andesri, Suddala Ashok Teja, Jayaraju and Pasham Yadagiri received the awards personally, family members of deceased awardees Guda Anjayya, Gaddar and Bandi Yadagiri, besides daughter of poet Goreti Venkanna who is away on foreign tour, received the awards.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Telangana at 11: Marching Towards Inclusive Growth and Empowerment Under People's Government
Gadwal: A New Beginning for Comprehensive Development – People's Government Shaping the New Telangana Outstanding Performance in Government Schools – Students Honored with Mementoes by the Government National Flag Hoisted by Telangana Government's Special Representative & Government Advisor (Sports Affairs), A.P. Jitender Reddy The Telangana State Formation Day celebrations were held grandly on Monday at the Integrated District Offices Complex in the district headquarters. Telangana Government's Special Representative to New Delhi & Advisor on Sports Affairs, Mr. A.P. Jitender Reddy, along with Nagar Kurnool MP Dr. Mallu Ravi, graced the occasion as chief guests. The district administration accorded a ceremonial welcome with a police guard of honor, following which the national flag was hoisted. On this occasion, Mr. A.P. Jitender Reddy extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Jogulamba Gadwal district on the 11th Telangana State Formation Day. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Telangana movement, including local heroes Pasya Sarva Reddy and Kottam Venugopal. He expressed pride in the state of Telangana, which has been flourishing in all sectors and gaining nationwide attention. He saluted each and every family of the martyrs and activists who contributed to the cause of statehood. He mentioned that under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. A. Revanth Reddy, the people's government is moving forward with the 'Telangana Rising – Vision 2047', which was recently presented at the NITI Aayog meeting. This visionary document, focusing on welfare, social justice, green energy, infrastructure, and tourism, is expected to be a guiding force for Telangana's future. He emphasized the government's aim to empower one crore women to become millionaires. Under the free RTC travel scheme, 1.84 crore women in Jogulamba Gadwal district have benefitted, saving ₹66.45 crores in travel costs. The ₹500 gas cylinder scheme benefited 95,420 people with subsidies worth ₹8.02 crores. Under the 200 units free electricity scheme, 81,121 households received 9.43 lakh zero bills amounting to ₹24.39 crores. To ensure women's financial empowerment, initiatives like power plants, petrol bunks, and women's canteens have been set up. In Shilparamam, 100 Indira Mahila Shakti stalls were inaugurated. Through women's groups, 600 buses were purchased and leased to RTC, with 150 already delivered. Highlighting a landmark in Indian agricultural history, he stated that in just 8 months, the government waived ₹20,617 crores in farm loans benefiting 25.35 lakh farmers, including ₹513.99 crores for 58,113 farmers in Gadwal. Through the Rythu Bharosa scheme, ₹12,000 per acre is being provided. For the 2024–25 Rabi season, ₹140.96 crores were credited to 1,34,400 farmers. He informed that procurement payments are being made within 24 hours. This season, 87,065 metric tonnes of paddy were purchased from 13,748 farmers via 75 procurement centers, with ₹146.39 crores credited to 9,875 farmers. Compensation of ₹10,000 per acre was given to farmers affected by unseasonal rains. A bonus of ₹500 per quintal was paid for 54,798 metric tonnes of fine rice, totaling ₹27.39 crores. Landless agricultural laborers are receiving ₹12,000 annually under the Indiramma Aatmiya Bharosa scheme. Welfare programs like Indiramma houses and subsidized rice are addressing hunger. In June, three months of free rice is being distributed in advance. He stated that Telangana is leading in welfare and social justice. Telangana is the first state to implement Scheduled Caste categorization and is committed to providing 42% reservations for BCs. To ensure job security for youth, 60,000 government jobs are being filled and 3 lakh crores in investments are bringing one lakh private jobs. Under the Rajiv Abhaya Hastam scheme, financial aid is being given to civil services aspirants. The state has set a goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy. As part of revolutionary changes in education, the SSC pass percentage in Gadwal increased from 81.38% in 2024 to 91.74% in 2025, a notable growth of 10.36%. Construction of 58 Young India Model Schools over 25 acres is underway. A new medical college is being established in Gadwal to promote medical education. A dedicated education commission has been formed. Under Indiramma Housing, 4.5 lakh houses are being built statewide, with 3,500 per constituency. For tribal welfare, 10,000 homes and the Indira Solar Giri Water Development program were initiated for irrigation and power needs. The Bhoo Bharathi Act – 2025 was introduced to solve land issues permanently and protect government lands. It simplifies buying/selling of agricultural land. Pilot revenue sabhas (meetings) were held in 4 mandals, and similar events have been conducted in Ieeja mandal, Gadwal. Between June 3 to 20, sabhas will be held in all remaining revenue villages to make Telangana land-dispute free. So far, 43,670 land disputes have been resolved under Bhoo Bharathi. Plans have been drawn to develop Hyderabad into a global city. Metro Rail expansion has started. GHMC merged the Cantonment Board as per public demand. A new city called Future City is being planned across 30,000 acres. Development planning divides the state into Core Urban, Urban, and Rural Zones.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
YSRCP to observe June 4 as ‘Vennupotu Dinam', highlight govt. failures
The YSRCP on Sunday (June 1) announced plans to observe June 4 as 'Vennupotu Dinam' to mark one year of the formation of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. As part of this, the party will hold protests various locations to highlight the government's failure over the past year. A meeting to discuss the preparations was held at the YSRCP office in Visakhapatnam, led by Visakhapatnam district YSRCP president K.K. Raju and attended by senior leaders, including former Minister and MLC Botcha Satyanarayana, Rajya Sabha MP Golla Babu Rao, MLC Varudu Kalyani and former MLA T. Nagi Reddy. During the meeting, the leaders unveiled the official poster of 'Vennupotu Dinam'. Mr. Botcha Satyanarayana urged party workers to take the NDA government's failures to the public notice. He alleged that the government completely failed to keep promises made during the elections, except for a marginal increase in pensions. 'Schemes like Thalli Ki Vandanam, Rythu Bharosa and free bus travel for women remain unfulfilled,' he said, accusing the NDA of neglecting welfare and development initiatives and instead focusing on targeting YSRCP leaders. Other party leaders echoed the statements and claimed that the public has been expressing dissatisfaction on the current government. They also said that that people are feeling deceived by the alliance parties and are beginning to regret their electoral choice.
Time of India
3 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh presses on with freebies despite debt
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a slew of welfare schemes despite admitting the state faces a severe financial crunch. At the TDP's annual Mahanadu in Kadapa on Thursday, Naidu said the state carries a debt burden of Rs 10 lakh crore, with Rs 40,000 crore paid annually as interest. Finance ministry data, however, pegs the debt at Rs 5.62 lakh crore - still substantial by any Naidu confirmed that one of the TDP's key election promises - free bus travel for women - will be launched on August 15. The state has yet to estimate the cost of the scheme. "We'll understand the financial impact after implementation. The aim is to improve women's access to jobs, even if salaries are low," Finance Minister P Keshav told major promise, the revamped Rythu Bharosa scheme , will give Rs 20,000 per year to each farmer - Rs 6,000 under PM-Kisan and Rs 14,000 from the state. The state expects to support at least 54 lakh farmers initially, requiring Rs 7,560 crore annually. There are discussions to expand the scheme to 62 lakh also said the 'Thalliki Vandanam' scheme - which gives Rs 15,000 per child to mothers who send their children to school - will be rolled out this session. The previous government capped it at Rs 15,000 per mother. Keshav claimed the enhanced incentive also aims to encourage higher fertility rates. "South Indian states are seeing population declines. We must incentivise families to have more children," he TDP's ally BJP has backed the initiatives.
