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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
All poll promises will be fulfilled: Narayana
Anantapur: Ministerfor Municipal Administration and Urban Development Dr Ponguru Narayana stated that the coalition government was dedicated to fulfilling the promises made to the people during the elections. He emphasised that several key promises under the 'Super Six' initiative were being implemented one after the other. Large-scale welfare and development programmes are actively underway. Addressing the media at the Legacy Dumping Yard in Gooty Road, Anantapur, the Minister said, 'As per the directions of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, all legacy waste dumps in the State will be cleared by October 2.' He further noted that after assuming power, the government abolished the garbage tax imposed by the previous administration. On Friday, Dr Narayana, along with local MLA Daggubati Venkateswara Prasad and District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar, inaugurated the waste processing unit developed at a cost of Rs 12.217 crore for Anantapur cluster (covering 6 ULBs), focusing on zero residual legacy waste management through bioremediation and biomining. They also unveiled plaques for road and drainage works worth ₹1.70 crore funded by general municipal grants. The Minister also participated in a tree plantation drive at the site. Speaking to the press, Dr. Narayana criticised the previous government for leaving behind 85 lakh tonnes of untreated legacy waste and Rs 10 lakh crore in debt. He praised CM Naidu's vision and recalled his earlier implementation of Clean & Green initiatives during the united Andhra Pradesh era. He said that despite the availability of modern equipment and Central support, the previous government neglected solid waste management. The Minister reaffirmed the State government's resolve to eliminate all 85 lakh tonnes of legacy waste within a year. He said that so far, 55 lakh tonnes have been cleared and the remaining 30 lakh tonnes will be removed over the next three months with accelerated action. 'Several companies have come forward to support this massive cleanup,' he added. Specifically addressing Anantapur, he noted that a company named JIGMA was handling 6,000 tonnes of waste daily. The Anantapur dump yard still holds about 1.65 lakh tonnes, which is being cleared at the rate of 4,000–6,000 tonnes per day. He mentioned that the 12.3-acre dump site will soon be transformed into a public park. Highlighting the government's welfare focus, he stated that the NTR Bharosa pension scheme has been expanded, and under the 'Talli ki Vandhanam' initiative, Rs 10,000 crore was distributed in a single day to school-going children, with Rs 15,000 allocated per child. Despite financial constraints, the government is taking all measures to implement its manifesto promises. He also mentioned: Free LPG cylinders (three per year) for poor women, disbursement of Rs 20,000 to farmers in collaboration with the Central government, free bus travel for women starting from August 15, expansion of Anna Canteens in urban areas to address hunger. It has been proposed to provide tap water connections for every household under the AMRUT scheme at a cost of Rs 8,500 crore. The Minister assured that 100% of the election promises would be fulfilled. He stressed the need to attract industries to improve the State's economy and revenue. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and HRD & IT Minister Nara Lokesh have been making efforts in this regard, he pointed out. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Daggubati Venkateswara Prasad said the state is adopting foreign-model waste-to-energy plants and that the foundation was laid for drainage and CC road works in seven divisions of Anantapur. He accused YSRCP leaders of corruption while failing to clear 3.30 lakh tonnes of waste. He said, 'We are solving a 30-year-old issue by clearing 1.68 lakh tonnes of waste at a cost of ₹12.27 crore. By October 2, the dump yard will be fully cleared.' The MLA also urged Minister Narayana to release special grant funds. 'Earlier, Rs 30 crore was sanctioned, but only Rs 4 crore worth of works were executed. The remaining ₹26 crore should be released,' he said, appealing for special focus on backward Anantapur district. The program was attended by AP Labour Welfare Board Chairman Venkata Shivudu Yadav, AHUDA Chairman T.C. Varun, Anantapur Municipal Commissioner Balaswamy and others.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
All poll promises will be met: Narayana
Anantapur: Ministerfor municipal administration and urban development P Narayana reaffirmed the coalition government's commitment to fulfilling election promises under the 'Super Six' initiative. Speaking at the Legacy Dumping Yard on Gooty road here on Friday, he announced that free bus travel for women will commence from August 15, alongside other welfare and development programmes. Following Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's directives, all legacy waste dumps across the state will be cleared by October 2. Narayana also noted the abolition of the garbage tax imposed by the previous YSRCP government. Accompanied by local MLA Daggubati Venkateswara Prasad and district collector Dr Vinod Kumar, Narayana inaugurated a Rs 12.217 crore waste processing unit for the Anantapur cluster, covering six urban local bodies (ULBs). The unit focuses on zero residual legacy waste management through bioremediation and biomining. Additionally, plaques were unveiled for road and drainage works worth Rs 1.7 crore, funded by municipal grants. The minister participated in a tree plantation drive at the site, emphasising environmental initiatives. Narayana criticised the previous government for leaving 85 lakh tonne untreated legacy waste and Rs 10 lakh crore in debt. He praised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Clean & Green initiatives from the united Andhra Pradesh era, lamenting the prior previous government's neglect of solid waste management despite modern equipment and central support. He announced that 55 lakh tonne legacy waste has been cleared, with the remaining 30 lakh tonne targeted for removal within three months. In Anantapur, JIGMA is processing 6,000 tonne waste daily, with 1.65 lakh tonne still at the 12.3-acre dump yard, which will soon become a public park. Talking about welfare measures, Narayana noted the expansion of the NTR Bharosa pension scheme and the 'Talli ki Vandhanam', which disbursed Rs 10,000 crore in a single day, providing Rs 15,000 per school-going child. Other promises include three free LPG cylinders annually for poor women, Rs 20,000 for farmers in collaboration with the Centre, and the expansion of Anna canteens to combat hunger. The government is also negotiating to release withheld Central funds and ensure tap water connections for every household under the AMRUT scheme, with Rs 8,500 crore allocated. Tap water connections are being extended to households in Anantapur, Tadipatri, Guntakal, Rayadurg, Gooty, and Kalyandurg. MLA Daggubati Venkateswara Prasad highlighted the adoption of foreign-model waste-to-energy plants and accused the previous YSRCP government of corruption and neglecting 3.3 lakh tonne waste. He noted that 1.68 lakh tonne is being cleared at a cost of Rs 12.27 crore, with the dump yard set to be cleared by October 2. He urged Narayana to release Rs 26 crore of previously sanctioned funds for Anantapur's development, emphasizing the district's backwardness. AP Labour Welfare Board chairman Venkata Shivudu Yadav, AHUDA chairman T C Varun, Anantapur municipal commissioner Balaswamy, and other officials and corporators.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
All eligible will receive pensions, assures MLA
Polepalli: As part of the 'Intintiki Telugu Desam' (TDP Door-to-Door) campaign marking one year of the alliance government's rule under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Kalyandurg MLA Amilineni Surendra Babu visited Polepalli village in Brahmasamudram mandal to interact directly with the people and understand their issues. During the visit, the MLA assured that eligible beneficiaries would soon receive sanctioned pensions and housing under welfare schemes. 'There were no pensions or housing sanctions in the past five years. That situation has changed. Now, every eligible person will get their due,' he affirmed. He urged people to approach the village secretariats, where officials are readily available to assist with applications. He also responded positively to a local request for the construction of a temple at the BC Colony, promising swift action. Accompanied by party leaders and local residents, the MLA was welcomed warmly by villagers. He offered floral tributes to statues of Bhakta Kanakadasa, Maharshi Valmiki and Dr B R Ambedkar before starting his outreach. Amilineni emphasised that the door-to-door visits were aimed at understanding if welfare schemes like ‚ Talliki Vandhanam' and pensions were reaching households. He noted with satisfaction that in many families with four to five students, the mothers had indeed received benefits. He also announced that under the 'Annadata Sukhibhava' scheme, financial support for farmers would be credited directly into their bank accounts this month. The MLA concluded by stating that such visits would continue across all villages to ensure effective governance and public engagement.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mega PTM enters Guinness book as over 2.2 cr take part
1 2 Tirupati: On Guru Purnima, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu turned teacher at a govt school in Sri Sathya Sai district, teaching students about renewable energy and its role in sustaining life. Alongside HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, he attended a parents-teachers meeting at Kothacheruvu ZP School—part of a statewide initiative that entered the Guinness World Records with over 2.2 crore participants. While Naidu led a class, Lokesh reviewed student progress, interacted with parents and teachers, viewed student artwork, and distributed progress cards. They also reviewed creative artwork, posed with NCC cadets, and handed over detailed progress cards to parents. Taking everyone by surprise, Naidu stepped into a classroom and turned teacher himself, delivering a lesson on social science with focus on renewable energy. He spoke about renewable and non-renewable resources and encouraged students to be mindful of how they use electricity, water, and other public resources. He urged reuse of textbooks and reminded children of their responsibility towards sustainable development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.89 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo "The students of today must become the solution-creators of tomorrow," he said. Later, Naidu and Lokesh had midday meal with students at the school. Naidu vowed that the TDP-led NDA govt will bring in significant reforms in school education. "I mooted the idea of parents-teachers meetings across the combined state of Andhra Pradesh way back in 1998. When your education minister (Lokesh) was in school, I never got time to attend his parents-teachers meetings. My wife shouldered that responsibility," he recalled. Stressing on TDP's commitment for gender equality, Naidu reiterated that the NDA govt is implementing the 'Talliki Vandhanam' scheme to fund the educational needs of every child in the state irrespective of their gender. "It is for this very reason that the govt is extending financial assistance under the Talliki Vandhanam scheme to every family without any cap on the number of children. The education dept (headed by Lokesh) is doing a commendable job by bringing in significant changes in the quality of uniforms, books, and food provided to students in govt schools across the state. Significant infrastructural changes are also being brought in at govt schools," he said. Pointing out that not a single teacher post was filled up despite severe shortage of teaching staff across govt schools in the state, Naidu questioned the erstwhile YSRCP govt how it can claim to have initiated reforms in the education dept without recruiting teachers in the very first place. He reaffirmed that teachers can work with dignity under the NDA rule in the state. Lokesh said the education dept will plant one crore saplings across the state as part of a special drive as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM dons role of teacher, vows major reforms in school education
1 2 Tirupati: On Guru Purnima day, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu donned the role of a school teacher, explaining to students of a govt school in Sri Sathya Sai district the nuances of renewable energy and its importance in sustaining the life on planet earth. Naidu, along with HRD minister Nara Lokesh, participated in the parents-teachers meeting at Kothacheruvu ZP school in Sri Sathya Sai district on Thursday. Similar meetings were held in all schools across the state, earning an entry in ' Guinness World Records ' for the largest-ever parents-teachers meeting attended by a little over 2.2 crore people, including students. While Naidu conducted a class on renewable energy, Lokesh reviewed the progress of students in the presence of their parents and class teachers. They also reviewed creative artwork, posed with NCC cadets, and handed over detailed progress cards to parents. Taking everyone by surprise, Naidu stepped into a classroom and turned teacher himself, delivering a lesson on social science with focus on renewable energy. He spoke about renewable and non-renewable resources and encouraged students to be mindful of how they use electricity, water, and other public resources. He urged reuse of textbooks and reminded children of their responsibility towards sustainable development. "The students of today must become the solution-creators of tomorrow," he said. Later, Naidu and Lokesh had midday meal with students at the school. Underlining the significance of a teacher's role in shaping the future generation, Naidu vowed that the TDP-led NDA govt will bring in significant reforms in school education. "I mooted the idea of parents-teachers meetings across the combined state of Andhra Pradesh way back in 1998. When your education minister (Lokesh) was in school, I never got time to attend his parents-teachers meetings. My wife (Nara Bhuvaneswari) shouldered that responsibility," he recalled. Stressing on TDP's commitment for gender equality, Naidu reiterated that the NDA govt is implementing the 'Talliki Vandhanam' scheme to fund the educational needs of every child in the state irrespective of their gender. "It is for this very reason that the govt is extending financial assistance under the Talliki Vandhanam scheme to every family without any cap on the number of children. The education dept (headed by Lokesh) is doing a commendable job by bringing in significant changes in the quality of uniforms, books, and food provided to students in govt schools across the state. Significant infrastructural changes are also being brought in at govt schools," he said, adding that a Guinness record was created by holding maximum number of parents-teachers meetings across the state in a single day. Pointing out that not a single teacher post was filled up despite severe shortage of teaching staff across govt schools in the state, Naidu questioned the erstwhile YSRCP govt how it can claim to have initiated reforms in the education dept without recruiting teachers in the very first place. He reaffirmed that teachers can work with dignity under the NDA rule in the state. Lokesh said the education dept will plant one crore saplings across the state as part of a special drive as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions.
