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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana gears up for local body elections; numbers of ZPTC, MPTCs finalised
The State government has issued orders confirming the number of Mandal Parishad Presidents (MPPs), Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs). As per official figures, there will be a total of 566 MPP and ZPTC seats, and 5,773 MPTC seats in the upcoming polls. The number of Gram Panchayats has been confirmed as 12,778, while the total number of wards stands at approximately 1.12 lakh. Local body elections were previously held only once in 2019, after the formation of the State in 2014. At that time, there were 570 MPP and ZPTC seats, 5,817 MPTC seats and 12,848 Gram Panchayats. With several Gram Panchayats having been merged with municipalities and municipal corporations, the number of GPs has come down, said an official. In a memo issued on Tuesday by the Director of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development G. Srijana, all District Collectors, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and District Panchayat Officers (DPOs) have been instructed to initiate immediate preparations. These include verifying and maintaining election materials supplied last year and procuring other essential materials locally with the approval of the District Purchase Committees. The Panchayat Raj department has directed that all necessary arrangements, including the supply and verification of statutory and non-statutory forms, seals, covers and handbooks be completed without delay. The High Court of Telangana has mandated that the election process be concluded by September 30. Acting on this directive, the State administration has intensified efforts to complete preparations well ahead of the deadline. Ms. G. Srijana has also cautioned officials that any deviation from the instructions or delay in readiness will be viewed seriously, and the concerned officers will be held accountable. Meanwhile, an ordinance to provide 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections has reportedly been forwarded to the Governor for his approval. The reservations in each district will be finalised by the Dedicated Commission on BC Quota after receiving the Governor's assent.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Call to identify land for setting up of MSME parks
Eluru: Minister for Civil Supplies and Eluru district In-charge Minister Nadendla Manohar reviewed the vision and action plans of the district and constituencies with officials at the Collectorate here on Tuesday. District collector Vetriselvi, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ghanta Padmasree, Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, MLC Jayamangala Venkataramana, MLAs Chintamaneni Prabhakar, Badeti Radhakrishnaiah (Chanti), Songa Roshan Kumar, Maddipati Venkataraju, SP KPS Kishore, Joint Collector P Dhatri Reddy participated. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Manohar directed officials to immediately identify 50 to 100 acres of land for setting up MSME parks in each constituency in the district. Industrialists are inclined to establish industries in the district due to the proximity of the state capital Amaravati, the main city Vijayawada and Eluru, and the national highway and transport facilities are good. He said that the gross domestic product of the district is Rs 72,314 crore, of which 60 per cent comes from agriculture, 35 per cent from aqua and 19 per cent from horticulture. Collector Vetriselvi said that so far, 27 units have been set up in the district towards the target of 100 food processing units and proposals have been sent for setting up a large-scale food processing unit in Nuzvid, and the rest will be set up within the stipulated time. An MSME park has been set up in Chintalapudi constituency, and MSME parks will be set up in the remaining constituencies soon. In the current year, the district is implementing natural cultivation in 40 thousand acres, and oil palm cultivation will be expanded to another 13 thousand hectares. 'We are taking steps to develop tourism in the district, and we are taking steps to develop temple tourism in the Polavaram and Kolleru areas, and proposals have been sent to build five-star hotels in 3 areas of the district. We are giving top priority to basic facilities like roads, housing and drinking water in the district, and we are implementing the free gas scheme 100 per cent. We are taking steps to complete the target in solar power,' she said. MP Mahesh Kumar said that the Central government is taking steps to develop tourism in 50 areas of the country, and they are trying to get 3 projects sanctioned for the state. He said that there is a proposal to develop the Kolleru area in Eluru district as a major tourist spot. He said that people are facing difficulties due to lack of basic facilities in some villages of the district, and that drinking water, uninterrupted and quality electricity should be provided to those areas. He said that steps should be taken to repair roads and construct new roads in Polavaram, Kaikaluru, Polavaram and Chintalapudi areas. Zilla Parishad Chairperson Ghanta Padmashri said that steps are being taken for the development of education in the district. In addition to raising the level of education standards in government schools to match corporate schools, additional classrooms are being constructed according to student strength and quality nutritious food is being provided in the mid-day meal scheme. Eluru MLA Badeti Radhakrishnaiah (Chanti) said that steps should be taken to set up an MSME park in Eluru to provide job and employment opportunities to the youth who have completed their courses. Denduluru MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar said that although funds have been sanctioned for the development of existing roads in the Kolleru area, the Forest Department is unable to undertake them due to objections. Chintalapudi MLA Songa Roshan Kumar said that an MSME park has been set up in Chintalapudi constituency and that Andhras are coming forward to set up industries. He requested that roads, which are basic necessities, be sanctioned in the constituency. Responding to this, Minister Manohar directed the officials to submit a report on the repairs of roads and construction of new roads related to the Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings Department in Chintalapudi constituency by Wednesday evening. Gopalapuram MLA Maddipati Venkataraju demanded the establishment of a food park and the development of temple tourism in the Gopalapuram constituency. Legislative Council member Jayamangala Venkataramana said that to protect the Kolleru area from flooding, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme be implemented to remove the slag, mud and hyacinth. SP Kishore said that entrepreneurs should be encouraged to set up industries under the Ease of Doing Business policy. He said that Eluru district is an area without any law and order problems and in such an environment, entrepreneurs will come forward to set up industries. DRO V Visveswara Rao, Nuzvid Sub-Collector B Smarana Raj, Jangareddygudem RDOs Achyut Ambareesh, MV Ramana, RTC Vijayawada Regional Chairman Reddy Appalanaidu, special officers of constituencies, staff of constituency unit offices, and officers of various departments participated.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
ZP Ngp plants over 2 lakh trees in a day, sets new record for ‘Green Maharashtra'
Nagpur: Zilla Parishad (ZP) Nagpur made a powerful statement for environmental action by planting 2,00,076 trees across the district in a single day on Tuesday. The drive, part of the 'Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra' mission, marks a major milestone toward the district's annual target of 5 lakh trees for 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative was launched following an appeal by state revenue-cum-guardian minister of Nagpur district Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Zilla Parishad CEO Vinayak Mahamuni led the campaign with a clear strategy of delegating responsibilities across departments and ensuring tight coordination. Collector Vipin Itankar and CEO Mahamuni actively participated in the event held at Khasala Gram Panchayat, Kamthi Taluka, boosting the momentum on the ground. Seedlings were mainly supplied by the social forestry and forest departments, while additional plants were purchased through NREGA. Under the special initiative 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' saplings were distributed to students of Zilla Parishad schools. Every Anganwadi contributed by planting two saplings. Deputy CEO of the Gram Panchayat Department, Kapil Kalode, confirmed that plantation activities will continue in phases. A standout feature of the campaign is the creation of artificial sacred groves — Devrai and Ghanvan — using the Miyawaki method in Kamptee, Nagpur (Rural), and Parshivani. These will help strengthen biodiversity and maintain ecological balance. The key departments involved included Gram Panchayat, education, health, animal husbandry, irrigation, construction, women and child welfare, agriculture, general administration, and MSRLM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The campaign was powered through NREGA and other development schemes. To ensure smooth execution, taluka supervision officers were appointed from department heads, along with local supervisors at the gram panchayat level. This landmark effort not only sets a record for single-day plantation in the district but also reinforces the region's commitment to long-term environmental sustainability.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Draft ward structure released for Nagpur ZP elections
Nagpur: With the Supreme Court clearing the way for long-pending local body elections, Nagpur district collector Dr Vipin Itankar released the draft structure for 57 Zilla Parishad wards, marking the next step in the election process. The draft, published on July 14, outlines revised constituency boundaries under the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act, 1961. Compared to the previous election, the total number of seats was reduced by one. The ward division is based on the last census data. Residents and stakeholders can submit written objections or suggestions to the collector until July 21. Proposals based on the objections may be sent to the divisional commissioner by July 28. The divisional commissioner is required to conduct hearings and announce a decision by August 11, while the final ward structure will be submitted to the Election Commission by August 18. Seat reservations will be be declared only after the ward structure is finalised. Once all objections are resolved and approvals secured, the election schedule will be announced — polls are likely to be held in October or November 2025. Rural political activity has picked up pace in anticipation of the elections.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
People staying within 100m periphery of Panhala fort fear displacement
Kolhapur: The inclusion of Panhala fort in the Unesco World Heritage Sites list has brought joy to history enthusiasts and Shivaji Maharaj followers, but people living within the fort area are concerned about potential displacement, fearing the administration may ask them to relocate if they reside within 100 meters of the fortification. Villagers have been opposing Panhala fort's inclusion in the Unesco World Heritage Site list ever since it was nominated, even holding bandh against the move. Anand Patil, a resident, said, "People living within a 100 metres of the fortification and heritage monuments will have to forget their houses. The administration will impose several rules and regulations over us now." Another villager, Prakash Gosavi, said, "Oppressive conditions will have to be faced by us now. Instead of celebrating the inclusion, the people here have got disappointed, and this shows the fear we are having." Guardian minister Prakash Abitkar, however, assured that the residents won't face any problems. "The inclusion of Panhala Fort in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list will attract tourists globally, boosting tourism in Kolhapur district. A development plan will be prepared for the fort, and funds will be allocated for its development, as well as for Vishalgad Fort, without causing problems for locals," Abitkar said while speaking at Panhala on Saturday. Archaeology scholar Sachin Patil said, "This inclusion will make the protection of these forts more effective. Conservation is a continuous task. With its inclusion in the list, it will be maintained according to global standards." On Friday night, celebrations were held at Panhala fort in the presence of collector Amol Yedge, Zilla Parishad CEO S Kartikeyan, sub-divisional officer Sameer Shingate and Panhala Municipal Council chief officer Chetan Kumar Mali. A grand procession was carried in the presence of the Lazim troop.
