Cabinet directs action on two officials for Tirupati stampede
The Commission found two officials, a DSP and a TTD functionary, negligent in discharging their duties during the tragic incident that claimed six lives.
The eCabinet meeting on Thursday, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, also ratified judicial and administrative decisions, including permanent appointments for seven outsourced drivers working in the judiciary.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the Minister for Information and Public Relations, Kolusu Parthasarathy, said the Cabinet gave its approval for the implementation of the Talliki Vandanam scheme from the 2025–26 academic year and the establishment of a new Noor Basha/Dudekula Economic Corporation under the BC Welfare Department.
The Revenue Department received clearance for land allotment for a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Anakapalli, a market yard in Banaganapalle, and industrial parks in Madakasira.
The Cabinet also approved a one-time waiver of ₹86 crore abnormal water tax interest dues of farmers.
Tourism received a boost with approvals for five-star hotels in Visakhapatnam (ITC Hotels, Lansum Leisure and entertainment LLP) and Tirupati. Wildlife, eco, heritage, and temple tourism circuits will be promoted to generate employment and preserve heritage.
In the agriculture sector, revised tobacco procurement guidelines were approved, including a 20-quintal limit per farmer and logistical support.
Construction of a BC girls' residential school in Banaganapalle was also cleared.
A proposal for land acquisition for developing a road network from Amaravati capital city through 24 villages, by amending the earlier Government Orders related to land pooling scheme, got the Cabinet clearance. These lands will be taken from farmers for the Seed Access Road, and trunk roads.
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