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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Rs 489.28 cr sanctioned for Muktyala LIS
Vijayawada: The state government has sanctioned Rs 489.28 crore for Muktyala Lift Irrigation Scheme, which has been pending for a long time in Jaggaiahpet assembly constituency. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath on Monday extended his heartfelt thanks to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu for sanction of funds. The long-pending dream of the farmers is set to become a reality due to the determined efforts of Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni). As part of the election promise to resolve irrigation and drinking water issues, MP Sivanath, in coordination with Jaggaiahpet MLA Sriram Rajagopal and TDP district president Nettem Raghuram, has consistently pursued the matter. His continuous efforts have finally brought hope to the farmers in the Jaggaiahpet constituency, who are struggling due to irrigation water shortages. The Muktyala Lift Irrigation Scheme will benefit thousands of farmers and will irrigate 38,627 acres of agricultural land. During the recent election campaign, local leaders and farmers shared their concerns with Kesineni Sivanath, highlighting the problems due to shortage of irrigation water. After being elected as MP, Sivanath met Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Ramanaidu several times requesting for sanction of funds. Finally, the government responded positively and sanctioned Rs 489.28 crore for the project, issuing formal orders. MP Kesineni Sivanath thanked both CM and minister for water resources.
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Vijayawada Utsav' plan for during Dasara
Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) announced that efforts are underway to bring to life the 'Vijayawada Utsav' – a festival designed to showcase the grandeur of the city during the annual Dasara festivities atop Indrakeeladri. The event aims at reflecting the city's rich educational, scientific, cultural, and artistic heritage. Sivanath participated in a preliminary meeting concerning the 'Vijayawada Utsav' at the Collectorate here on Friday. Also present were district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha, Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhara Babu, and Municipal Commissioner Dhyanachandra HM, among others. They discussed the feasibility and various aspects of organising the festival, focusing on activities that would enhance the city's spiritual, cultural, and tourism legacy, while also promoting tourism. Opinions were solicited on incorporating various programmes that blend knowledge and entertainment. During the meeting, MP Chinni stated that the aim is to organise programmes that offer a memorable experience for the millions of devotees visiting Vijayawada for Goddess Kanaka Durga's darshan, not only from across Andhra Pradesh but also from other states. He mentioned plans to hold diverse events at locations such as Haritha Berm Park, Punnami Ghat, Bhavani Island, Pavithra Sangamam, and Tummalapalli Kalakshetram. The MP elaborated that focus would be placed on promoting folk arts, organising various cultural programmes, food festivals, water sports, drone shows, laser shows, and theme beautification. Furthermore, efforts are being made to restore the former glory of the Exhibition Society by organising a mega exhibition. MP Chinni concluded by stating that the 'Vijayawada Fest' would proceed by taking into consideration all suggestions and advice received. District Tourism Officer A Shilpa and representatives from the Exhibition Society were also present at the meeting.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Big boost to infrastructure in Vijayawada: MP Kesineni Sivanath
VIJAYAWADA: Marking the completion of his first year in office, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath on Tuesday released a report titled First Step in Good Governance and outlined a string of infrastructure initiatives he says will reshape both the city and the wider NTR district. Addressing journalists at Gurunanak Colony, Sivanath said the long-pending redevelopment of Vijayawada railway station will finally advance, with tenders for the Rs 850-crore project to be floated within a fortnight. Detailed project reports (DPRs) are also in preparation for eight rail overbridges (ROBs) at Gundala, Madhuranagar, Old Rajarajeswaripeta, Rayanapadu, Kondapalli and three other locations to ease chronic traffic snarls. The 72-page booklet catalogues 105 interventions—from school and clinic upgrades to riverfront beautification—and sets targets for the coming year for public review online.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Tenders for development of Vijayawada railway station will be called within 15 days, says MP
Since Vijayawada is the home of many labourers, the focus has been on their welfare, and it is in this direction that an amount of about ₹840 crore set aside under the AMRUT Bharat Station Scheme for the development of the Vijayawada railway station, said MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni). Addressing the media at NTR Bhavan in Vijayawada on Tuesday, to mark completion of one year as the MP, Mr. Sivanath recalled the developmental works taken up in the past one year and also announced new projects. 'I am happy to note that I have been successful in getting funds sanctioned for a few projects,' he said. Tenders for the development of Vijayawada railway station would be called within 15 days. Under the same scheme, he said Gunadala and Rayanapadu railway stations would also be developed. Regarding air connectivity, the MP said soon, there will be flights from Vijayawada to Varanasi, Goa, Pune, Ahmedabad and Cochin. Talking about developments in the National Highways sector, the MP said six-laning of the Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway (NH-65) is being done till Gollapudi. To decongest the city and ensure free flow of vehicles, an amount of ₹100 crore has been sanctioned for constructing alternative routes to reach Auto Nagar, Asia's second largest automobile hub, from Poranki and Nidamanuru, he said, adding that he will also ensure an 24-hour entry for truck drives in Auto Nagar. Amenities for devotees In the West Assembly constituency, the MP said the focus is on improving amenities for devotees visiting the Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam. Plans of constructing 11-storey parking structure and elevated queue lines are afoot, the MP told the mediapersons. He added that preparations for Krishna Pushakaralu have begun already. Automobile Skill Development Centre An Automobile Skill Development Centre, which is being touted as the solution to all the problems faced by skilled workers in Auto Nagar today, will be a reality in three months, the MP announced. The MP concluded that a Detailed Project Report is being readied for making Vijayawada a Greater Vijayawada Municipal Corporation.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
World record created with yoga on boats
Vijayawada: Water Crafts-Floating Yoga conducted by the NTR district administration near Berm Park in Krishna River on Wednesday morning evoked good response as more than 2,000 yoga lovers enthusiastically participated in the Yogandhra campaign and practiced Yoga. The World Record Union (WRU) announced that a new world record was created in Vijayawada on Wednesday by performing Yoga on boats. As part of Yogandhra, the event was organised in the pleasant morning on Krishna waters involving more than 200 boats. IAS officers, students, yoga teachers, fishermen, and a large number of Yoga lovers enthusiastically performed yoga on the boats, fishing boats, Jet Ski boats, sand boats and others. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath inaugurated the event. Special chief secretary of the department of tourism and culture Ajay Jain, Principal secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena, NTR district collector G Lakshmisa, Joint collector S Ilakkia, VMC commissioner HM Dhyana Chandra and others participated. MP Sivanath said a new world record was created in Vijayawada by performing Water Crafts-Floating Yoga on Krishna river. World Record Union (WRU) judge Sharif Hanif visited the Berm Park and was delighted to see more than 2000 people participating in the yoga on boats. He announced that a world record was created by performing yoga on boats by more than 2000 persons. He congratulated the NTR district administration for conducting the mega event and stated that the people of Vijayawada gave a big message to the world on Yoga and its importance for health and fitness. MP Sivanath congratulated the organisers and the people of Vijayawada. Staff from the department of fisheries, panchayat raj, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, boating clubs, swimmers' associations made collective efforts for the success of the event.
