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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
A.P. police count on welfare initiatives to keep Maoism at bay in tribal areas
The Alluri Sitharama Raju police have been coming up with a series of community welfare initiatives and development programmes aimed at steering the tribal youth away from Maoist ideology. Organised in collaboration with government and private agencies, these initiatives focus on building trust, boosting confidence and enhancing job opportunities. Under the flagship programme 'Saral' launched in January, Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar and ASP K. Dheeraj interacted with 42 students from Maoist-affected mandals such as G. Madugula, Pedabayalu and Munchingput. The sessions offered career guidance and awareness on job opportunities. Based on the students' qualifications, further assistance is being extended to help them secure jobs in the private sector. Another major initiative, 'Prerana', organised employment melas at Paderu, Chintapalli and Rampachodavaram. Notably, 80 youth from Chintapalli secured jobs at a phone manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, over 60 tribal youth were trained in Inventory control and welding through a programme organised in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) and funded by the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. In September last year, a job mela, held in association with APSSDC and SEEDAP at Araku, placed 52 tribal youth in reputable organisations such as Apollo Pharmacy, Amazon and Muthoot Finance. Under the initiative 'Nirman', the police are introducing tribal students to new opportunities for personal and professional development. As part of this programme, the students are taken on study tours to industries, IT units, tourist places in metro cities to empower educated tribal youth by offering them exposure to industrial environments and potential career paths. Women empowerment, too, is receiving due focus. In March 2025, as part of 'Saral', a tailoring course was organised in coordination with ITDA-Paderu, in which training was offered to 80 tribal women. These apart, the police conducted medical camps under the name 'Sanjeevani' and regular interactive community meetings. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a programme called 'Girijanulatho Mamekam – Aathmeeya Sammelanam' was organised, wherein the police interacted with 21 surrendered Maoists, providing each with ₹1 lakh for rehabilitation and assuring them of long-term support. Superintendent of Police, Amit Bardar said the community welfare programmes received positive response from the tribal communities. He noted that the youth showed much enthusiasm and a strong desire to achieve success in various fields. The police have been designing programmes that cater to the diverse aspirations of the tribal youth, whether they are pursuing higher education, seeking skill development or interested in sports. He highlighted the impressive talent among tribal youth in volleyball, which the police are actively encouraging. Volleyball tournaments are being organised across several mandals. To support and motivate the players, the police are providing volleyball kits and offering cash prizes to winners. The SP also stressed that these initiatives are not only aimed at empowering the youth but also at steering them away from negative influences such as Maoist ideology and illegal activities like ganja smuggling.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CRDA gives its nod for acquiring additional 20,494 acres in Amaravati
The 50th Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at his camp office on Saturday, gave its nod for the acquisition of an additional 20,494 acres of land in eight villages — Vaikuntapuram, Pedamadduru, Yandrayi, Karlapudi and Lemalle in Amaravati mandal, and Vaddamanu, Harishchandrapuram and Pedaparimi in Thullur mandal of Guntur district — for creating necessary infrastructure. The CRDA also gave the green signal to invite Request for Proposals (RfPs) for various mixed development projects, including a high-density residential zone, in nearly 58 acres spread across Mandadam, Rayapudi, and Pichukalapalem villages, and approved the allotment of 2.50 acres of land each for the construction of world-class convention centres near Vivanta and Hilton Hotels five-star hotels to be built at Mandadam, Hyatt Regency in Thullur, and Novotel in Lingayapalem. Besides, the CRDA had been authorized to dredge sand required for the constructions in Amaravati from the upstream of Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna for a period of two years. It was estimated that the projects costing ₹49,040 crore that were underway in Amaravati needed 16 million cubic meters of sand over the next couple of years. Land allotments Further, the CRDA approved the recommendation of the sub-committee of Ministers to allot 25 acres to KIMS Medical and Hospital, 12 acres each to Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy and MSK Prasad International Cricket Academy, five acres to the State Forensic Science Laboratory, four acres to Basil Woods International School, two acres each to Central Bureau of Investigation, Zoological Survey of India, Income Tax Department, AP Grameena Bank, and an office of the BJP, 0.50 acres each to South Indian Bank and the Bureau of Immigration, 0.495 acres to AP Cooperative Bank Ltd., and 0.40 acres to the Central Bank of India. The CRDA granted permission for the construction of a four-lane ROB (Rail Over Bridge) on the E-15 road near Mangalagiri town, and resolved to cancel the 1.40 acres of land that was allotted to GAIL and Ambika Group. It was also decided to build memorials for Alluri Sitharama Raju and 'Amarajeevi' Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati. Mr. Naidu called upon the officials to work with the kind of commitment that made the construction of the State Secretariat in a record time possible in 2014-19, and told them to closely follow the proposal to build Amaravati airport with the Central government, while ordering that notices be issued to agencies which were struggling to meet the timelines. Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, CRDA Commissioner K. Kanna Babu, and Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) CMD D. Lakshmi Parthasarathy Bhasker and other senior officials of CRDA, ADC, the Finance Department, and the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration took part.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jagan pays tributes to Alluri, Pingali Venkayya, Swami Vivekananda, and Rosaiah
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has paid tribute to the leaders whose unwavering commitment to justice, freedom, and progress continues to inspire generations. Taking to X, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said, 'Their contributions to Andhra Pradesh and India are profound.' K. Rosaiah, as Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh and a dedicated Finance Minister, steered the State towards development with remarkable foresight. His administrative acumen and service to the people remain a cornerstone of our State's history. On his birth anniversary, we reaffirm our gratitude for his transformative leadership, he said. Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said that Pingali Venkayya, the proud son of Andhra, gifted the nation its Tricolour, a symbol of unity and patriotism. His vision encapsulated the spirit of a free India. On his death anniversary, we salute his monumental contribution to our national identity. Alluri Sitharama Raju, the fearless Manyam warrior, defied British oppression and championed the rights and dignity of tribal communities. His revolutionary struggle remained a beacon of courage. The establishment of the Alluri Sitharama Raju district stands as a testament to his legacy. On his birth anniversary, we pledge to uphold his fight for justice, he added. Swami Vivekananda, a global icon of wisdom, ignited the youth with his powerful words, urging them to rise as 'one in a hundred.' His teachings continue to guide our nation towards enlightenment. On his death anniversary, we rededicate ourselves to his vision of empowerment, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said. Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga stood as a relentless advocate for the poor, fighting tirelessly to address their struggles. His life was a testament to people-centric leadership. On his birth anniversary, we honor his unwavering resolve to uplift the marginalised, he said. Let their sacrifices and ideals inspire us to build a stronger, united future, he added.
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Like fingers in fist, parties in coalition are all equal: Pawan
Markapur (Prakasam district): Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced that no single party in the coalition government is superior, but their combined strength is like a fist, to fight others for the welfare and development of the Andhra Pradesh state. He underscored the strong understanding and mutual respect within the NDA leadership and advised the leaders and supporters at all levels to resolve differences through discussion for the common goal of public service. After paying floral tributes to Alluri Sitharama Raju on his birth anniversary, Deputy Chief Minister and panchayat raj and rural development minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for the works of the drinking water supply project under Jal Jeevan Mission, with a budget of Rs 1,290 crores, at Narasimhapuram of Markapur mandal in Prakasam district on Friday. Ongole MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, district in-charge minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, social welfare minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, local MLA Kandula Narayana Reddy, in-charge collector Ronanki Gopala Krishna, and other public representatives, state and district level officials were present. As part of the project, water from the Pula Subbaiah Veligonda Project will be supplied to 578 villages in 18 mandals of 7 Assembly constituencies including Yerragondapalem, Giddalur, Markapuram, Kanigiri, Kondepi, Kandukur, and Darsi, through a treatment plant, 19 sumps, 31 overhead balancing reservoirs, 334 overhead tanks and pipelines for over 5000 kilometers. Launching this mega water project, Pawan Kalyan slammed the previous government on corruption and neglect. Highlighting the Veligonda project as the lifeline for the western Prakasam, where the public experiences acute drinking water scarcity and fluoride contamination, suffering from health issues like bent knees and spines, he questioned the decades-long neglect of the backward district by the government. He accused the former YSRCP government of mismanaging funds allocated by the central government for the Jal Jeevan Mission. He said that despite Rs 26,000 crore being sanctioned by the Narendra Modi-led Central government between 2019 and 2024, the previous state government reportedly spent only Rs 4,000 crore, much of which was wasted on pipes without establishing proper water sources, rendering the investment largely futile. He requested the public to allow him 18 to 20 months for completion of the drinking water supply project, considering the availability of funds consistently. The Deputy CM said the dialogues in the cinemas are only for the fun of the audience, and are not to intimidate the opponents in real life. He slammed YSRCP for alleged rowdyism and goonism, and challenged the threats of cutting throats. He said that they will not allow YSRCP's dream of coming into power again. He announced that the NDA government in the state is not interested in vengeful politics, but it will punish the wrongdoers. He accused the previous regime of widespread land grabbing, including temple lands, forest lands and vacant lands, and illegally registering them. He affirmed the NDA government's commitment to recovering the encroached lands and protecting temple properties. The Jana Sena Party president attributed the successful launch of the JJM project to the trust placed by the people in the NDA coalition. He revealed that through his and Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's persistent efforts and meetings with Union minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they secured funding for JJM, while the central government considering termination of the project. He thanked the Prime Minister, the Jal Shakti Minister, and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for providing the opportunity to fulfill the long-awaited dream of water security for the region. Pawan Kalyan reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the people and the state above his party's interests. He said that the NDA coalition should continue for another 15 years for the development of the state, and emphasized strong understanding and mutual respect between the parties in the alliance. He likened the alliance to a fist, where all fingers must work together to be effective.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh unit of BJP pays glowing tributes to Alluri, Pingali and Swami Vivekananda
The Andhra Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a solemn programme at its State office on Friday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Alluri Sitharama Raju and the death anniversaries of Pingali Venkayya and Swami Vivekananda, hailing them as eternal inspirations for the nation's youth. Speaking at the event, BJP State Organising General Secretary Madhukar urged the youth to draw strength and values from the lives of these national icons. He recounted Alluri Sitharama Raju's fearless resistance against the British colonial exploitation in the tribal regions of Andhra Pradesh. Detailing the revolutionary's early life, spiritual pursuits and leadership qualities, Mr. Madhukar described how Alluri Sitharama Raju mobilised hundreds of tribal villagers, trained them in guerrilla warfare and launched daring attacks on British police stations before being martyred. Mr. Madhukar also paid homage to Pingali Venkayya, the architect of India's national flag, highlighting his versatile contributions as a geologist, author and educator. Pingali, he noted, designed the flag prototype in just three hours upon Mahatma Gandhi's request in 1921, which later evolved into the Indian tricolour adopted in 1948. Remembering Swami Vivekananda, Mr. Madhukar called him a spiritual giant and philosopher who carried the soul of Indian culture to the global stage. 'His teachings remain a beacon of strength and self-realisation for India's youth,' he said. Senior BJP leaders, including Uppalapati Srinivasa Raju, Muvvala Venkata Subbaiah, Bharath Kumar Yadav, Syed Basha, and Narasimha Rao attended the event and paid their respects. The programme was marked by emotional recollections and a collective resolve to instil the spirit of nationalism, selfless service and cultural pride among the younger generations.
