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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Lokesh vows to transform AP with ‘double engine' governance
1 2 3 4 Guntur: Urging the youth to follow Mahatma Gandhi's advice — "Be the change you wish to see in the world" — IT and HRD minister Nara Lokesh said the state govt, under the leadership and vision of chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, is working with the same spirit and commitment to transform Andhra Pradesh into a developed state. Lokesh hoisted the Tricolour at the police parade grounds to mark the 79th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, and took the guard of honour. Addressing the gathering, he said Andhra Pradesh witnessed "dark days" from 2019 to 2024. "The previous govt accumulated ₹10 lakh crore in debt, pushing the state back by 30 years. Development lost its track during their regime. People created history with a 94% strike rate in 2024, giving 164 seats to the NDA, breaking all records and establishing a people's govt," he said. With chief minister Naidu's vision being a constant guiding force in taking up revolutionary decisions, the double-engine govt has guided the state from darkness to light, Lokesh said. "The Centre has provided funds for the construction of Amaravati as the capital and for Polavaram project. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support, the govt was also able to save Vizag Steel Plant and establish the railway zone in Visakhapatnam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find your car's value online in minutes. Spinny Click Here Undo Support has also been extended for Rayalaseema industrial corridor. Our slogan is one-state, one-capital, with decentralised development," he added. He said the 'Super Six' promises made by the chief minister have become a "super hit," as they were implemented within a year of coming to power. "The govt increased pensions to Rs 4,000, Rs 6,000 for the differently-abled, and Rs 15,000 for bedridden beneficiaries. Rs 7,000 was disbursed to farmers in the first phase under Annadata Sukheebhava scheme. Additionally, the govt has provided two crore free gas cylinders to women under the Deepam scheme and launched free travel for women on APSRTC buses under Stree Shakti scheme," Lokesh said. He highlighted the launch of 'Thalli ki Vandanam' scheme, which provides Rs 15,000 to mothers of each schoolgoing child. A total of Rs 10,091 crore has been disbursed to 67.27 lakh children under the scheme, he said. He pointed out that while the previous govt failed to fill even a single teacher post, the NDA govt has filled 16,347 posts through a mega DSC. "We aim to create 20 lakh jobs and have already secured agreements for Rs 9.35 lakh crore in investments, creating 8.5 lakh jobs through companies like ArcelorMittal, NTPC, BPCL, TCS, Cognizant, Sattva, ANSR, LG Electronics, and Renew," Lokesh said. He added that the govt has revamped the curriculum from KG to PG and introduced semester-wise books to reduce the burden on students. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Hans India
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NDA keen to merge VSP with SAIL, says Madhav
Guntur: BJP state president PNV Madhav said the NDA government at the Centre led by their party is committed to merge the Vizag Steel Plant in the Steel Authority of India. He reminded that the Centre has already released Rs 11,444 crore funds to protect the VSP. He participated in the 'Chai Pe Charcha' programme held at Arundalpet here on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, he said the Central government has taken steps to increase production in the Vizag Steel Plant and to get profits. He said steps are being taken to save the VSP. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is striving hard for the development of the country. Later addressing the media, he said the BJP government at the Centre had released funds for UGD in Guntur, which was still incomplete due to negligence of the YSRCP government. He said, 'So far the Centre has released Rs 10,000 crore for Amaravati Outer Ring Road project besides extending necessary support and cooperation for the construction of state capital Amaravati. The BJP government is at the forefront in extending support to chilli farmers. Double engine Sarkar is useful to accelerate the development. TDP, BJP and JSP are working with coordination and working for the development of Andhra Pradesh.' He promised that the coalition government would give returnable plots to the farmers who gave their land for the construction of the state capital and urged the party leaders and activists to conduct campaigns about welfare schemes introduced by the BJP government at the Centre. Later, he paid tributes to the statue of freedom fighter Konda Venkatappayya at Hindu College and participated in the 'Sobha Yatra' BJP Guntur district president Cherakuri Tirapathi Rao, state official spokesman Valluri Jaya Prakash Narayana, leaders Nerella Madhava Rao, Sanakkayala Uma Sankar were among those who participated.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizag Steel Plant to privatise firefighting services, invites contract
1 2 Visakhapatnam: The management of Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) has decided to privatise its firefighting, prevention, and rescue services, and has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for the same. This move follows earlier decisions by VSP to privatise the Sinter Plant and the Raw Material Handling Plant (RMHP). Until now, the firefighting wing has been managed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The plant currently operates three fire stations and employs 13 firefighters, with around 282 permanent staff in total. The management had initially planned to induct personnel from the Andhra Pradesh State Police to replace the CISF staff. However, sources reveal there was no response from the state police, and the CISF has reportedly opposed the idea of working alongside AP Police. VSP's firefighting wing is known for its efficiency and modern equipment. Its personnel are often the first responders to fire incidents in pharmaceutical and industrial areas within a 70 km radius. The last date for submission of tenders is 3 pm on July 14, and tenders will be opened on July 15. The revised offer validity is set until Nov 14, 2025. The estimated value of the tender for providing firefighting, prevention, and rescue services at the plant over a 24-month period is Rs 18.24 crore.
