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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
I&PR Minister highlights welfare schemes launched by Andhra Pradesh government during his visit to Eluru district
As part of the 'First Step Towards Good Governance – TDP to every household' initiative, Minister for Housing and Information and Public Relations Kolusu Parthasarathy visited Velpucharla and Balive villages in Musunuru Mandal of Eluru district on Friday. Highlighting the government's achievements, the Minister said the coalition is implementing the P-4 policy with guidance from the party leadership to eliminate poverty. Under the 'Super Six' schemes, benefits are reaching the poor and middle class, bringing smiles to every household. The 'Annadata Sukhibhava' scheme will be formally launched by the end of the month, providing ₹20,000 annually to each farmer. He also approved six new road works in response to local requests and directed officials to resolve public issues promptly. Mr. Parthasarathy criticised the previous government for plunging the State into debt and failing to generate revenue. In contrast, he said, the current administration is attracting ₹6.5 lakh crore in investments and aims to create 20 lakh jobs in four years. Schemes like free bus travel for women from August 15, three free LPG cylinders annually, and monthly pensions of ₹15,000 exemplify Mr. Chandrababu Naidu's commitment to welfare and good governance, he added.
United News of India
15-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Local body polls in Telangana soon: Minister Ponguleti says notification by month-end
Khammam (Telangana), June 15 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing and Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday announced that the field is ready for the local body elections in the state. He said the election notification is expected to be issued by the end of June, and a cabinet decision on the schedule will be taken on June 16. The MPTC and ZPTC elections will be held first, followed by Sarpanch and Municipal elections. Speaking to party leaders at the Kusumanchi MLA camp office in Khammam district, the Minister stressed the need for unity among local leaders and urged them to resolve public issues on priority. He added that candidates will be selected based on reservation and their winning chances. As a part of development programmes in the Paleru constituency, the Minister participated in the Eruvaka (starting of cultivation) celebrations and extended greetings to farmers. He highlighted that under the Indiramma government scheme , all eligible farmers will receive Rythu Bharosha (investment support) of Rs 12,000 per acre starting June 16, up from the previous Rs 10,000. He also stated that Rs 21,000 crore in farm loans have been waived, surpassing the previous government's Rs 17,000 crore waiver. Ponguleti assured that Rythu Bharosa will be provided for the third time from tomorrow and emphasised the government's commitment to delivering free electricity, quality seeds, and fertilizers to farmers. He criticised the previous government for abandoning irrigation projects like Sitarama and Kaleshwaram and vowed that the current administration will complete them to ensure water for every acre. UNI VV BD
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Indiramma Housing Scheme aims to fulfill dreams of all eligible poor people to own a house: Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
The Indiramma housing programme is a continuous process aimed at fulfilling housing dreams of all eligible poor people in a phased manner across the State, said Minister for Revenue, Housing and Information and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. Despite financial constraints, the People's Government (Congress government) has allocated ₹22,500 crore for the first phase of the Indiramma Housing Scheme this year, he said. He was speaking after handing over sanction letters to the beneficiaries of the Indiramma Housing Scheme under Edulapuram municipal limits in Khammam on Wednesday. As many as 3,500 houses are being sanctioned to each Assembly Constituency in the first phase of the scheme. Additionally, houses are being allocated to Chenchus (one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) in a saturation mode. The Minister asserted that the houses are being sanctioned in a transparent manner to deliver the benefits to the deserving poor people. Our government is working with resolute commitment for the welfare of poor and marginalised sections of the society, he said, adding that it was the aim of the Congress government to construct 20 lakh Indiramma houses to fulfill the dreams of all homeless poor people to own a house in a phased manner. The BRS government belied the aspirations of homeless poor people by depriving them of a roof over their heads during its nearly 10-year rule, he charged. Khammam Collector Muzammil Khan and Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt, among others were present. Later, the Minister laid foundation stones for various road works in Khammam rural mandal.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NTR Bharosa pension distribution in a festive atmosphere
Minister for Housing and Information and Public Relations Kollusu Parthasaradhi said that under the NTR Bharosa scheme, ₹2,712 crore are being disbursed every month to 65 lakh beneficiaries across the State. In Eluru district alone, ₹113 crore are being distributed to 2.58 lakh people, he said. On Saturday (May 31), the Minister conducted a surprise inspection of NTR Bharosa pension distribution at Agiripalli in Nuzvid Constituency. He visited the homes of some beneficiaries, interacted with their family members and handed over the pension amounts. On this occasion, he said that Andhra Pradesh is the only State in the country to provide social security pensions on such a large scale, with thousands of crores being spent. He mentioned that Andhra Pradesh is spending ₹33,600 crore annually on social pensions under the NTR Bharosa scheme. He noted that in Agiripalli Mandal alone, ₹41,29,950 was disbursed to 9,425 beneficiaries. Despite the challenging financial situation of the state, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is steering the administration effectively with his vast experience and is giving top priority to the welfare of the poor, the Minister said. He emphasised that, unlike the previous government, which took five years to increase the pension amount from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, the current government raised the pension from Rs. 3,000 to Rs.4,000 within just 10 days of coming to power. He assured that pensions are being delivered to beneficiaries at their doorstep on the 1st of every month. If the beneficiary is unavailable, the amount will be delivered on the 2nd. Since June 1 falls on a Sunday, the government ensured the pensions were distributed a day in advance. The Minister said this reflects the government's sincere commitment to the poor. The government is providing ₹4,000 to the elderly, ₹6,000 to the differently-abled, ₹10,000 to patients suffering from kidney and other chronic diseases, and ₹15,000 to bedridden individuals as promised by the Chief Minister, who stands by such families in their time of need.
