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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana sets sights on Rs 9k crore youth self-employment scheme: Rajiv Yuva Vikasam rollout likely soon; govt faces fund crunch, banks wary over defaulters
HYDERABAD: After disbursing ₹9,000 crore to farmers under the Rythu Bharosa scheme in nine days, the Congress govt is now preparing to launch its next major welfare initiative-Rajiv Yuva Vikasam-to support youth self-employment ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has directed deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka to begin groundwork for the scheme, which is estimated to cost Rs 9,000 crore. Raising this amount poses a challenge, especially as the state govt recently cleared Rs 180 crore in pending bills of govt employees and is preparing to pay one pending DA instalment along with June salaries by July 1-an additional burden of Rs 200 crore. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The scheme saw an overwhelming response when applications were invited, with over 16 lakh youth applying. Originally scheduled for launch on June 2, the rollout was postponed to allow for a larger budget-increased from Rs 6,000 crore to Rs 9,000 crore-and better preparation. One of the key hurdles is finalising eligibility guidelines. The govt has already held preliminary talks with banks for loan linkage, but officials say the process is complicated by a significant number of applicants who are loan defaulters. Bankers are reportedly hesitant to approve fresh loans in such cases. However, finance department officials remain confident that a resolution will be reached in the final round of discussions with bankers. Official sources said the aim is to provide flexible support based on individual needs, ensuring youth from all socio-economic backgrounds, especially SC, ST, BC, minority, and EBC/EWS communities, can benefit. The govt is also debating whether to restrict eligibility to one member per family. To mobilise funds for the scheme, the state is reportedly exploring options such as land sales. Meanwhile, mandal-level committees, led by mandal parishad development officers, have been formed to scrutinise applications and select beneficiaries. These committees also include representatives from various welfare departments and local bankers.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana Dy CM directs power officials to chart long-term energy plan
Hyderabad, June 27 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu emphasised the urgent need to prepare a comprehensive long-term electricity generation plan for Telangana, aligned with projected demand over the next two decades. Chairing a high-level review meeting with senior officials from the power department and directors of GENCO at Praja Bhavan on Friday evening, the Deputy CM instructed officials to prioritise planning based on anticipated peak demands, including the 17,162 MW demand already recorded in March 2025. He called for future-ready strategies to address the growing power needs of upcoming projects such as Future City, Musi River revitalisation, expanding industries, agriculture, and changing lifestyles. Highlighting the state's commitment to welfare schemes, he pointed out that Telangana currently provides 24x7 free power to around 30 lakh agricultural pump sets, incurring an annual cost of Rs 12,500 crore, and free power up to 200 units for the poor, with an annual burden of nearly Rs 2,000 crore—likely to rise to Rs 3,000 crore soon. To meet these growing financial and supply demands, the Deputy CM directed officials to scale up green energy initiatives, particularly solar power. He stressed the swift implementation of the Indira Saura Giri Jal Vikasam scheme, aimed at bringing 6.7 lakh acres of tribal land under cultivation using solar pump sets. Regarding thermal energy, the Deputy CM urged officials to prepare plans for new thermal power stations in place of ageing facilities such as the Ramagundam and Kothagudem Thermal Power Stations, each with potential capacities of 800 MW. He noted the availability of 500 acres of land and coal resources in Kothagudem and emphasised the importance of modernising Telangana's thermal power infrastructure under GENCO's leadership. Underscoring the importance of Telangana REDCO (Renewable Energy Development Corporation), Bhatti Vikramarka stated that it should become a national model in clean energy, assuring the government's full support in terms of manpower and resources. He also instructed directors to operate with autonomy and innovation while aligning with the government's vision for sustainable power development. The Deputy CM called for daily reviews of electricity agreements signed with Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan and directed the installation of solar panels on homes built under the Gruha Jyoti and Indiramma housing schemes to promote household-level energy generation. He also announced the formation of a joint coordination team between the Irrigation Department and GENCO to explore opportunities for floating solar power generation. The meeting was attended by Power Department Principal Secretary Naveen Mittal, TRANSCO CMD D Krishna Bhaskar, GENCO CMD Harish, REDCO VCMD Anila, and other key officials, an official statement said.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Govt. clears pending medical reimbursement bills of employees and pensioners amounting to ₹180.38 crore
In a major relief to employees and pensioners, the State government has cleared their pending medical reimbursement bills. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has released ₹180.38 crore towards clearing the bills benefiting 26,519 employees/pensioners who are making rounds to the Secretariat and other offices regularly for more than two years now. The development follows the recent hike in the dearness allowance and an additional DA announced to the staff. The Deputy Chief Minister also cleared bills pending from the previous government. Bills pending since March 4, 2023 to June 20 this year have been cleared in the process. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka, who is the chairman of the cabinet sub-committee on employees' welfare, took the initiative to release the funds as assured to the employees. The release comes after the government completed crediting of ₹9,000 crore into farmers' accounts as part of Rythu Bharosa, farmers investment support scheme. The amount, according to officials, was released in spite of the financial constraints and implementation of a spree of welfare schemes. Officials said that the recent hike in DA benefiting 3.5 lakh employees and over 3 lakh pensioners would impose additional burden of ₹2,400 crore a month on the State exchequer. The government had also issued orders approving an increase in cadre strength in the Women & Child Welfare and Planning departments, besides initiating the process for constituting a joint staff council to resolve issues of employees and officers in a time-bound manner. This is in addition to steps that were initiated to classify village panchayats into four grades based on population and a comprehensive health insurance scheme for employees/pensioners, which was in the offing. The government had also constituted departmental promotion committees at various levels, which were actively working on the process.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. committed to promote cottage industries for generating large scale employment: Deputy Chief Minister
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has announced the State government's resolve to actively promote cottage industries which can generate large scale employment and help in income generation for the aspiring sections. The government is firm that goods produced by artisans and traditional craftsmen were of immense utility to society. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating stalls set up as part of exhibition and sale of BC artisans handmade products under the aegis of the BC Welfare department here on Wednesday. He said the government was committed to encouraging handmade products as part of building a healthy Telangana. The Minister went round the exhibition featuring products made by different cottage industries not only from the State Capital but also from different districts. The exhibition showcasing clay utensils made by potters, bamboo products by Medari artisans, beadwork items, and handloom products from Pochampally, Gadwal, and Narayanpet will be open till June 29. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka interacted with artisans who put up stalls, including the Goud community members, who put up Neera-based products on display. The Deputy Chief Minister appealed to the people to visit the exhibition, purchase eco-friendly and health-beneficial products so as to support traditional artisans. The government on its part was allocating dedicated funds with special focus on corporations of backward classes for the upliftment of the community. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka, accompanied by Ministers Ponnam Prabhalar and Vakiti Srihari tasted the dishes prepared by the fishermen community members as part of their visit to the exhibition.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka highlights govt's pro-farmer measures, says Rythu Bandhu dues cleared; BC survey justified & youth aid launched
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday said the previous BRS govt skipped one crop season's Rythu Bandhu disbursement, which the Congress govt cleared after coming to power. Addressing a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan, Bhatti slammed BRS for questioning BC caste survey, despite failing to conduct one during its 10-year rule. 'When we conducted survey, BRS leaders refused to participate. Now, they are questioning its credibility,' he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He stressed that the Congress followed due process, passing cabinet and assembly resolutions before sending BC caste survey to the governor and Centre, underscoring the govt's sincerity. Bhatti said the govt waived Rs 2 lakh crop loans, ensured 24-hour free power to farmers, disbursed Rs 9,000 crore under Rythu Bharosa, paid a Rs 500 bonus per quintal of fine paddy, extended crop insurance, compensated crop losses, and introduced Indiramma Aatmiya Bharosa for landless labourers. He announced Rs 9,000 crore under Rajiv Yuva Vikasam to support unemployed youth, offering up to Rs 4 lakh in financial aid for self-employment.
