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Hans India
4 minutes ago
- Business
- Hans India
Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan funds to farmers on Aug 2
Vijayawada: Chief secretary K Vijayanand announced that the government will disburse Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan funds to eligible farmers on August 2. During a review with officials on Tuesday, he outlined measures to ensure smooth implementation. Under the Super Six progra -mme, eligible farmers will receive Rs 20,000 annually to bolster financial support. The chief secretary urged farmers yet to complete e-KYC and NCPI mapping to visit their nearest Rythu Seva Kendra immediately, with three days remaining before the scheme's rollout. He also directed the RTGS CEO to send SMS reminders to farmers pending e-KYC and NCPI mapping. Vijayanand instructed agricu lture department officials to inform ineligible farmers about the reasons for their rejection via Rythu Seva Kendras. He emphasised that the list of rejected farmers will be re-evaluated by August 1, and any eligible farmers identified will be promptly included. Addressing complaints about issues like incomplete land mutation, improper Aadhaar seeding, and unresolved revenue department matters concerning deceased farmers, he ordered immediate action. Agriculture director S Delhi Rao presented a detailed overview, stressing that e-Panta registration and e-KYC are mandatory for scheme benefits. Farmers can check their status via the Annadata Sukhibhava portal, the Manamitra WhatsApp governance app, or by calling the toll-free Integrated Call Center at 155251.
The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
75% of APSRTC fleet to be used for free bus travel scheme, says Minister
Minister for Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) said that arrangements are underway for the launch of free bus travel for State women on August 15. Speaking to the media, the Minister said that almost 75% of the fleet of over 11,000 buses available in the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) would be utilised for implementation of the scheme in an effective way. These categories of buses include Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu, Luxury buses and Metro or City Service buses. 'Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is very particular that there should be no hurdles once the scheme comes into effect and keeping that in mind, we are trying to procure new buses,' he said, adding that nearly 1,400 electric buses will be added to the APSRTC fleet soon. The Minister held a review meeting with the APSRTC officials in the Rayalaseema districts to take stock of the situation in view of the proposed launch of the scheme. He said that of all the initiatives launched under 'Super Six' programme, the free bus travel scheme would have maximum number of beneficiaries. He said efforts were on to finalise an attractive name for the scheme. Referring to the accusations of Opposition leaders that the scheme would leave auto-rickshaw drivers high and dry in the State, the Minister said that the government would soon announce a welfare initiative for auto drivers, considering that the scheme may impact their livelihood. The Minister pointed out that to ensure smooth launch and continuation of the scheme in the State, a group of Ministers had visited the neighbouring States of Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka where the scheme is already being implemented. 'After studying the bottlenecks, we are now trying to make the scheme a smooth affair in Andhra Pradesh,' he said. The APSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, meanwhile, is visiting various depots across the APSRTC zones to review facilities. He said all the bus stands were being painted and focus was on ensuring proper seating arrangements, adequate number of fans and drinking water supply for the population using these bus stations.
New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Free bus travel may be beyond district boundaries: APSRTC MD Tirumala Rao
NELLORE: APSRTC Managing Director Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has hinted that the government's upcoming free bus travel scheme for women may be extended beyond district boundaries. The free bus travel scheme for women, which is part of NDA's Super Six promises, is scheduled to be launched on August 15. Speaking to the media during his visit to Venkatagiri, the RTC MD said the transport corporation is conducting zone-wise reviews to ensure that there are no operational shortcomings. 'The government is considering offering free travel for women not just in Pallevelugu services but also in express buses,' he said. He revealed that 750 electric buses were sanctioned for AP, and efforts are on to procure an additional 600 buses. All bus stands across the State are being given a facelift, he added.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Water released from Andra Reservoir
Vizianagaram: Minister for MSME, NRI affairs Kondapalli Srinivas along with Minister for tribal welfare G Sandhya Rani have released water from Andra reservoir in Mentada Mandal of Sakur constituency in Parvathipuram Manyam district which aims to provide irrigation facility for 9,400 acres in several mandala. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Srinivas said the government is giving top priority to agricultural development and irrigation by investing in new infrastructure and revitalising existing water projects. He added that the Andra Reservoir is also supplying drinking water to Gotlam, Gorla, and Vizianagaram projects. An amount of Rs 2.5 crore has been sanctioned for repair and development works at the site. He also directed officials to prepare a plan to develop the reservoir into a tourist destination. Sandhya Rani emphasised the state government's unwavering dedication to safeguarding the interests of farmers in North Andhra. She affirmed that the 'Super Six' welfare schemes promised by the government are being actively implemented. Leaders like Makkuva Sridhar and others have participated in the Reservoir, Irrigation Projects, Vizianagaram Development, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Agricultural Infrastructure, North Andhra Farmers WelfareAndra Reservoir, Irrigation Projects, Vizianagaram Development, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Agricultural Infrastructure, North Andhra Farmers Welfare
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Budameru disaster due to failure of NDA
Vijayawada: Former MLA and Vijayawada Central Constituency Coordinator Malladi Vishnu alleged Budameru flood disaster in September 2024 was a major failure of the current NDA administration. He said no leader held even a single review meeting before the floods struck and devastated the Vijayawada city and lakhs of people suffered. Vishnu responded to the comments made by P Narayana, the minister for municipal administration and urban development. Narayana alleged that the YSRCP administration was held responsible for the Budameru disaster. During his visit to the city, Narayana on Saturday blamed the YSRCP government. YSRCP leader Malladi Vishnu on Sunday responded to the allegations of minister Narayana. Vishnu said lakhs of people suffered due to Budameru floods. He said despite Rs 500 crore received by Chief Minister's Relief Fund, only minimal aid reached victims, and even the District Collector's office did not respond to public grievances, he alleged. Malladi Vishnu made these comments during the YSRCP meeting titled 'Babu Surety and Fraud Guarantee' held on Sunday in 64th Division of the Central Constituency under the supervision of Division Corporator Yerragorla Tirupatamma. Vishnu said the YSRCP launched a massive campaign against the NDA rule and its failure to deliver Super Six promises made to the people. Malladi Vishnu stated that the campaign has already been taken across three clusters in the Central Constituency and will now extend to all divisions. 'Chandrababu Naidu misled the public with fraudulent promises before the elections and came to power. Now, their leaders have no courage to face the people or explain what they've accomplished,' he said. He said that not a single one of the 'Super Six' schemes promised by Naidu before the elections has been implemented. He said the NDA government has borrowed over Rs 2 lakh crore loans in just one year, yet it's only notable act has been raising pensions to Rs.4,000, Vishnu claimed. He criticised the government for increasing public debt by 15.61 percent in one year, calling it 'unsustainable and irresponsible.'
