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New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NDA government committed to development, says Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy
ONGOLE: Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy on Friday said the NDA government is working with a clear development agenda, unlike the previous YSRCP regime, which he accused of pursuing political vendetta and neglecting welfare. The Minister said, 'YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy is still shamelessly indulging in mudslinging, despite his party being reduced to 11 seats. Their defeat has not brought them any political introspection,' he remarked. He criticised the YSRCP leadership for backing derogatory remarks made against Amaravati women and supporting party leaders using 'rappa rappa narukutam'-style rhetoric on television debates. 'What message does the former CM want to send to society by encouraging such behaviour?' he questioned. Earlier in Singarayakonda, Dola and District Collector A Thameem Ansariya laid the foundation stone for a new Anna Canteen, with an estimated cost of Rs 61 lakh. The officials instructed that the canteen be made operational by October 2 without delay. Dola inspected modernisation works at the SC boys' hostel and directed officials to complete the works within the set timeframe, maintaining quality standards. Dola said, 'The previous YSRCP regime shut down Anna Canteens, depriving the poor of affordable meals. Now, under the NDA government, the canteens have been reopened and meals are being served at Rs 5 each.' He added that pre-election promises have been fulfilled, including the reintroduction of the 'Talliki Vandanam' scheme.
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister lays foundation for Anna Canteen
Singarayakonda: Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with Prakasam district Collector A Thameem Ansariya, laid foundation stone for new Anna Canteen building in Singarayakonda, with an estimated cost of Rs 61 lakh, on Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Swamy emphasised that the State government is working with development and welfare as its primary objectives. He noted that the previous Telugu Desam government, between 2014 and 2019, had initiated Anna Canteens for the welfare of the poor, but the subsequent government had closed these facilities. He said that they reopened the Anna Canteens following their election promise and are addressing hunger among the poor at just Rs 5 per meal. He highlighted various welfare programmes being implemented by the current government, including home delivery of ration for elderly and differently-abled, Thalli Ki Vandanam scheme regardless of the number of children in a family, Deepam Scheme 2, and enhancement of pensions. Swamy directed the officials to complete the construction work and inaugurate the Anna Canteen by October 2. He emphasised that the government is working with quality and transparency in all its endeavours and is taking public feedback to advance welfare and development programmes. Collector Thameem Ansariya expressed gratitude to the Minister for his efforts in establishing Anna Canteen and assured that construction would be completed within three months. She noted that this facility would greatly benefit the impoverished residents of the region. Following the foundation stone ceremony, the Minister and the Collector inspected the ongoing modernisation work at SC Boys' Hostel. They instructed officials to complete the upgrades with quality and speed. Ongole RDO Lakshmi Prasanna, Public Health EE Srinivas Sanjay, Social Welfare DD Lakshma Naik, mandal officials, public representatives, and others also participated in the programme.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Chandrababu announces implementation of Taliki Vandanam Scheme
In a significant move marking the one-year anniversary of the coalition government, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has approved the implementation of the Taliki Vandanam scheme, a key promise from the Super Six initiative. The government is set to deposit ₹8,745 crore into the accounts of 67.27 lakh mothers, aimed at supporting families with children. The Taliki Vandanam scheme will specifically benefit mothers of children entering class one and intermediate this academic year. The funds are to be released as soon as the admissions are finalised and the necessary data is available. A Government Order (GO) detailing the procedures will be issued today. In addition to the Taliki Vandanam scheme, the government is also actively implementing a range of other initiatives from the Super Six promises, including pension increases, the Anna Canteen programme, Mega DSC, and Deepam-2.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Lord Rama devotees want AP govt to set up Anna Canteen in Bhadradri town
Bhadrachalam: Devotees of Lord Rama have requested that the Andhra Pradesh (AP) government establish an 'Anna Canteen' in the temple town of Bhadrachalam. In this regard, A K Srinivas, a devotee from Andhra Pradesh, made a request to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stating that the AP government was unable to establish an Anna Canteen in Telangana State. Instead, he suggested that Telugu devotees would benefit from its establishment on the village of Yetapaka, which is bordering AP and is only 4 km from the Temple of Lord Rama and the road that connects it to the Parnasala temple. He stated that sponsors are also prepared to provide space for the Anna Canteen to be established in this temple village. Srinivas requested the AP CM to consider setting up the Anna canteen for devotees. He also recalled how the TDP government in unified Andhra Pradesh created the temple town of Bhadrachalam and in that spirit, consider the request. The town, which is on the border of Telangana and quite close to Andhra Pradesh, attracts a number of devotees from AP who visit it for Lord Rama's darshana and others who come from various locations for their everyday tasks. Devotees who travel to Bhadrachalam also visit Parnasala Temple, a historic location under the control of Lord Rama temple that connects the 14-km Alluri district to the AP highways. In this regard, they requested for the setup of the canteen that would offer them an opportunity to have affordable meals on their journeys.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister hails Naidu's leadership at Mahanadu
Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister TG Bharath hailed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's leadership as a great blessing for the people, citing his vision for the state's development. He was speaking at the Mahanadu organized for the Kurnool constituency at his local office here on Sunday Highlighting recent initiatives, the Minister said CM Chandrababu allocated Rs 6 cr for upgrading the C-Camp Rythu Bazaar in Kurnool, where an Anna Canteen will also be established. He added that instructions have been issued to modernize Rythu Bazaars across all 175 constituencies. He also announced a personal contribution of Rs. 1 crore for constructing a BC Bhavan in Kurnool and noted that the Orvakal Industrial Park will soon attract major industries, generating employment. At the recent SIPB meeting, large-scale investments were approved for the region. Encouraging party workers to begin early preparations for the upcoming municipal elections, Bharat urged aspiring candidates to build rapport with the public and work on resolving local issues. He stressed the goal of winning all 33 wards in the Kurnool constituency. KUDA Chairman Somisetti Venkateswarlu praised Minister Bharat for his active public service, expressing confidence in Kurnool's progress under his leadership. The event was attended by party leaders, corporators, and workers.
