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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Karimnagar will be developed in all sectors
Karimnagar: IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said that Karimnagar will be developed in all sectors with a comprehensive plan and will be made a model. On Monday, Minister Sridhar Babu, along with SC and ST Minority Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, Manakondur MLA Kavvampalli Satyanarayana, Choppadandi MLA Medipally Satyam, and SUDA Chairman Komatireddy Narender Reddy, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the SUD commercial building complex and the modernization of the IDSMT shopping complex next to One Town Police Station in Karimnagar. District Collector Pamela Satpathy and Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai were present at the event. Infrastructure creation and modernisation works will be undertaken at a cost of about 4.79 crores. On this occasion, Minister Sridhar Babu spoke to the media and said that the government is moving forward with a plan to develop Karimnagar city in all aspects. He said that they are undertaking the construction of the SUDA Commercial Building with Rs 4 crores. Rs 2 crores have been sanctioned at present and the work is being carried out with that. He said that the IDSMT Shopping Complex work is being carried out with Rs 79 lakhs. The officials should conduct special supervision to ensure that the work related to the development work is carried out with quality expeditiously and completed quickly.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
SUDA Master Plan notified; expanded limits left out
Khammam: The Stambhadri Urban Development Authority (SUDA) on Wednesday notified its much-delayed Draft Master Plan, covering an area of 571.83 sq km, but crucially excluding the expanded limits as notified in October 2023 under GO MS No: 185. The Draft Master Plan, now open for public suggestions and objections for a period of 90 days, encompasses the jurisdiction of Khammam Municipal Corporation (KMC) and 45 revenue villages across seven mandals — Wyra, Khammam Rural, Kusumanchi, Mudigonda, Chintakani, Raghunadhapalem, and Konijerla. The plan was originally commissioned in November 2019 by the then BRS government, aiming for a horizon year of 2041. The project was undertaken by Bengaluru-based Centre for Symbiosis of Technology, Environment and Management (STEM), in partnership with AARVEE Associates, Hyderabad. After completion in November 2021, the plan remained in limbo due to the need for technical and spatial modifications. However, following the change in administration, the Congress government expanded SUDA's jurisdiction through a government order issued in October 2023, bringing in Madhira and Sathupalli municipalities and 279 villages, while excluding agency areas. These newly added areas were designated as a 'Development Area'. Despite the formal expansion, the current draft notification remains restricted to the earlier SUDA limits. Speaking to The Hans India, former SUDA Chairman Bachu Vijay Kumar questioned the timing and intent behind the expansion. 'If the government was planning to notify the already-prepared draft, what was the necessity to expand the SUDA limits? The public deserves clarity on development plans for the newly included areas,' he said. He urged district ministers Bhatti Vikramarka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, and Tummala Nageswara Rao to explain how the new jurisdictions will be integrated into the urban development framework. Officials indicated that the notified Master Plan will guide urban growth until 2050. Significantly, the notification process is being undertaken in the absence of a functional SUDA governing body, which was dissolved by the Congress government shortly after assuming office in 2023.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Manair River Front Development Project works will be completed, says IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu
Karimnagar will be developed into a model city in a planned manner with a thrust on completing the pending development works, including the Manair River Front Development Project in the city, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said. He was speaking after laying the foundation stones for the commercial complex of Satavahana Urban Development Authority (SUDA) and the IDSMT shopping complex at an estimated cost of ₹4.79 crore in Karimnagar on Monday. An action plan will be prepared to complete the pending works in the city that were initiated during the previous government, he said, adding that the Congress government has laid a special focus on the development of Satavahana University in Karimnagar. Minister for Social Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar, Manakondur MLA Dr. Kavvampally Satyanarayana, Choppadandi MLA Medipally Sathyam, Karimnagar Collector Pamela Satpathy, SUDA chairman K. Narender Reddy and others were present.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
SUDA Chairman accuses BJP, BRS leaders of spreading false propaganda against Congress government over notices issued under Dam Safety Act
Satavahana Urban Development Authority (SUDA) chairman Komatireddy Narender Reddy has accused both the BRS and BJP local leaders of trying to defame the Congress government by resorting to false propaganda over the notices served by the competent authorities in Hasnapuram and Bathukamma Colonies near the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) here as per the Dam Safety Act of 2021. Talking to reporters after visiting the two residential areas here on Friday, the SUDA chairman said the notices were issued to the owners of the structures within 200 metres from the LMD by the authorities based on the survey conducted by the Central Water Commission Dam Safety Review Panel. The BJP leaders are attempting to blame the State government for the notices issued as per the Dam Safety Act, he alleged, saying, 'It is the BJP-led government at the Centre, which brought the Act containing stringent provisions.' It is a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the pro-poor Congress government, he said, reiterating that the interests of poor and marginalised sections will be protected under the Indiramma Rajyam. Mr. Reddy said the 'evil designs' of those who bent upon 'misleading' people will be exposed.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Karimnagar: Cable bridge remains ornamental
Karimnagar: The cable bridge built in Karimnagar is in a State of neglect due to lack of proper maintenance. The bridge, which was built at a cost of Rs. 224 crore and opened exactly two years ago, has been in poor condition. The dynamic lights are not functioning for a year and a half making it pitch black at night. The asphalt layer on the cable bridge has come off just a year after it was opened, making it difficult to move on the road. Despite several repairs in two years, the problem has not been resolved. The maintenance of the cable bridge has not been undertaken by the contractor, the Municipal Corporation, SUDA, or government departments, and the project worth crores of rupees has been left in the lurch. It seems that the electricity bill is already pending there for more than three crores As part of the Manair Riverfront Project undertaken to develop Karimnagar City as a tourist hub, the previous government started the construction of a 500-meter-long cable bridge between Karimnagar-Sadashivpalli at a cost of Rs. 184 crore in 2018. A dynamic lighting system was installed at a cost of Rs. 8 crore so that the cable bridge could be seen from a distance of kilometers at night, along with two large screens. This was the main attraction of the cable bridge. On June 21, 2023, the then ministers KTR and Gangula Kamalakar inaugurated this bridge with a bang. After that, cultural programmes were organized on weekends under the name 'Masti'. Due to the poor condition of the road and the lack of lights, the city people stopped coming to the bridge. The bridge has become a haven for boozers. It is noteworthy that no one has taken the responsibility of maintaining the Karimnagar Cable Bridge. It is reported that a private company has taken up the construction work of the bridge on a built and operate, transfer (BOT) basis. It is known that the said company is limited to completing the construction, lighting the dynamic lighting and handing it over to the government. After this, who should take care of the maintenance of the cable bridge? Who is responsible for security on the bridge? Who should ensure that it is clean? There is no clarity on this issue. The R&B department should hand over the bridge maintenance to the Municipal Corporation or SUDA. It is known that the officers of both the departments have not expressed their willingness. Also, due to the traffic island being created at the lower side of the cable bridge without any foresight, vehicles going from there to the Rajiv Road bypass road to Hyderabad are also plying, resulting in frequent accidents and many deaths. Meanwhile, the previous government sanctioned Rs. 500 crore for the construction of a riverfront in the name of Manair Riverfront development works in Karimnagar city within a radius of about four kilometers in connection with the cable bridge. Out of this, the Tourism Department released Rs. 100 crore and the Irrigation Department released Rs. 100 crore. The contractor was negligent and not following the quality standards in the construction work. The bills were paid before the work was even completed. It is known that corruption and irregularities took place in the construction. When check dams were constructed within the riverfront area, they were completely washed away by the rains during the rainy season. Even after the check dams were breached, funds were released for the construction of the riverfront. Even after five years, these works are still not completed. Recently, CPI leader Chada Venkata Reddy met the Chief Minister and appealed to him to conduct a vigilance inquiry into the corruption and irregularities in the Manair riverfront works, the role of the contractor concerned and the role of the previous rulers.
