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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister promises house soon to every eligible person
Visakhapatnam: A detailed investigation into irregularities in the construction of houses and development of layouts during the YSRCP rule will be launched and strict action would be taken against those responsible, said housing minister Kolusu Parthasarathy. Visiting housing layouts in Anandapuram and Sabbavaram mandals here on Friday, he said that houses with all amenities will be built for the eligible poor in the state. He said that pending works in the colonies would be completed and they would be made ready for occupancy at the earliest. The minister emphasised that due to lack of proper planning during the previous government's tenure, standard of the houses went for a toss. Further, Parthasarathy said that the BC, SC and ST communities are facing financial difficulties and this was discussed in the meeting held with the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu recently. He informed that Rs 50,000 will be sanctioned additionally to BC beneficiaries and SCs, and Rs.1 lakh to STs living in the tribal areas. The housing minister assured that steps would be taken to bring shopping complexes near the colonies and that activities will be designed to increase the economic power of the poor. He recalled that the previous government could not utilise the Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT schemes, and that the Centre had extended the deadline for those schemes due to the initiative of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The minister assured that by utilising the schemes, drinking water facility will be provided to every NTR Colony very soon and electricity would also be provided within two to three months. Further, the minister said that the housing department will temporarily take the support from GVMC and VMRDA to provide electricity and drinking water facilities in the colonies. Speaking on the occasion, Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao and Pendurthi MLA Panchakarla Ramesh Babu appealed to the minister to provide infrastructure in swift manner, grant additional financial assistance and cooperate in inaugurating the houses soon. MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, former MLC Duvvarapu Rama Rao, Housing Corporation chairman B Tatayya Babu, TDP district president Gandi Babji, housing PD Satthibabu, EE Srinivasa Rao and other public representatives were present.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Another round of land pooling soon in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The State Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the State Secretariat on Tuesday, approved the AP Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme Formulation and Implementation Rules 2025. Disclosing the decisions taken by the Cabinet to mediapersons, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said land pooling rules have been formulated with the objective of transforming Amaravati into a world-class city. Stating that more land will be required for the establishment of world-class institutions in education and medical sectors, establishment of international airport and other infrastructure projects, he said the Cabinet gave nod for the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme Formulation and Implementation Rules 2025. The I&PR Minister further said all land parcels identified under the land pooling scheme will be brought under a uniform framework, unlike the earlier system where different parcels followed different rules. He informed that the guidelines were framed to protect the water bodies as per the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal and Supreme Court. He said the Cabinet resolved to take up land pooling without giving scope for any controversies, and provide a better package to farmers. The Cabinet also approved orders to issue Letters of Agreement (LOA) to three contractors, including NCC, Shapoorji Pallonji, and L&T for the construction of 69 lakh sq ft of office space in Amaravati. These projects include the construction of the Heads of the Departments' towers and the General Administration Department (GAD) towers.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. Cabinet approves land allotment for Cognizant Tech Park in Vizag
In a decisive step towards advancing the digital economy and inclusive development, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved several proposals during its latest meeting at the State Secretariat on Tuesday. Among the significant decisions was the clearance for setting up a Cognizant Technology Park in Visakhapatnam, promising to reshape the region's IT landscape. The Cabinet also cleared a proposal for the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati. Disclosing the details, Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said that the Cabinet approved the allotment of 22.19 acres of land at Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam (Survey Nos. 394–397) to Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. through APIIC at a nominal lease of ₹0.99 per acre, under the AP IT & GCC Policy 4.0 (2024–25). The ₹1,582.98 crore investment is expected to create over 8,000 direct jobs, reinforcing Visakhapatnam's position as an emerging Global Capability Center (GCC) hub. The initiative reflects the government's commitment to ease of doing business and building a digitally-empowered economy, he said. The Cabinet also gave its nod for the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati, covering an additional 44,000 acres, to accelerate capital development. He assured uniform implementation of rules and strict adherence to environmental guidelines set by the NGT and Supreme Court. Provisions include free education and healthcare for local farmers, resolution of boundary disputes, and fast-tracking the construction of previously launched government buildings. GAD and HVD towers will be constructed by NCC, L&T, and Shapoorji Pallonji, he said. Other approvals Key infrastructure and welfare approvals include, sanction of nine new Anna Canteens in rural and urban regions, approval for 40 new Building Inspector posts in the Municipal Administration Department, amendments to building rules for simplified permissions, transfer of 12.07 acres in Tirupati's Vadamalapeta to the Tourism Department, allocation of 50 acres near Gandikota for a new tourist resort, sanction of ₹350 crore for safety upgrades at the Srisailam Dam and the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, approval to initiate the Polavaram–Banakacharla linkage project benefiting both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, handover of the Ambedkar Statue Complex in Vijayawada to the Cultural Department and appointment of tennis player Saketh Sai as a Deputy Collector under the sports quota, in recognition of his international achievements. The Cabinet also endorsed the recent Investment Promotion Board decisions. Further, it gave approval to upgrade 4,687 mini-Anganwadis to full-fledged centres, cleared ₹682 crore tenders to connect E3 Road in Amaravati to NH-16, and sanctioned release of ₹273.17 crore through AP MARKFED for tobacco procurement. It also cleared a proposal to procure 20 million tonnes of tobacco and declare a crop holiday for tobacco next year, the Minister said.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. Cabinet approves renewable energy project expansions, cancels delayed PSP project in Nandyal
In a significant move to strengthen Andhra Pradesh's position as a clean energy powerhouse, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved a slew of renewable energy proposals in its 26th meeting on Tuesday. Disclosing the details, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said that the approvals include large-scale pumped storage projects, and wind-solar hybrids. The Cabinet also took a decision to take strict action on non-performing projects. The cabinet gave its nod to a proposal from M/s Adani Renewable Energy Fifty One Ltd. (ARE51L) to enhance the capacity of its Gandikota Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in YSR Kadapa district from 1000 MW to 1800 MW. Two more proposals from the Adani Group were cleared: M/s Adani Hydro Energy Four Ltd. was allowed to enhance the Peddakota PSP in Alluri Sitarama Raju district from 1000 MW to 1800 MW. M/s Adani Hydro Energy One Ltd received the approval to increase the capacity of the Raiwada PSP in Vizianagaram and Anakapalli districts from 600 MW to 900 MW. These projects will significantly boost Andhra Pradesh's energy storage ecosystem, making it a national leader in pumped hydro energy. This marks a significant upgrade in the State's renewable energy storage capabilities, he said. Mr. Parthasarathy said that the Cabinet also approved M/s Berry Alloys Ltd. (BAL)'s proposal to establish an 83-MW wind-solar hybrid power project near Maddelacheruvu, Sri Sathya Sai district. The project forms a part of the State's push for integrated clean energy solutions. In a further thrust to pumped hydro development, the Cabinet approved M/s Chinta Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. to develop a 360-MW PSP project at Koppolu in Kondapuram mandal, YSR Kadapa district. This project is expected to play a crucial role in grid stability and energy balancing, he said. The Minister said in a notable corrective action, the Cabinet cancelled the 800-MW Avuku PSP project in Nandyal district, previously awarded to M/s Yarro Infra Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Aurobindo Realty & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.). The Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of NREDCAP recommended the cancellation citing long-pending payments, severe delays in DPR submission, and lack of progress on ground. ''This move underscores the State's commitment to accountability and timely project execution, especially in the strategic renewable energy sector,'' the Minister said.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has fulfilled 85% of its election promises, says I&PR Minister Parthasarathy
The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has delivered 85% of the promises made at the time of the 2024 elections in spite of the financial crisis it inherited from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) dispensation, according to Minister for Information & Public Relations Kolusu Parthasarathy. Due priority had been accorded to the Talliki Vandanam scheme, under which a sum of ₹15,000 each was being remitted into the bank accounts of the mothers, irrespective of the number of children, Mr. Parthasarathy told the media here on Saturday. 'But the YSRCP is spreading lies. It has accused HRD Minister N. Lokesh of pocketing ₹2,000 crore of the scheme amount. Nothing better can be expected from the YSRCP, whose rule is replete with failures and corrupt deeds,' the Minister said. Mr. Parthasarathy said the NDA government was saddled with a staggering debt burden of ₹10 lakh crore due to the YSRCP's mishandling of finances. In contrast, the coalition government was making sincere efforts to achieve the Swarnandhra Vision-2047, for which it set a target of 15% annual growth rate now itself, he said. 'The government has so far attracted investments totalling nearly ₹7 lakh crore, and it is working on a mission to create 20 lakh jobs and impart the required skills to the youth,' he added. Mr. Parthasarathy said the YSRCP dispensation might have extended financial support to the school and college students under the Amma Vodiand Vidya Deevena schemes, but it was not bothered about providing them jobs, which should be the ultimate goal of any government. The YSRCP government had extended financial assistance to only one child in a family under the Amma Vodi scheme, the Minister said. 'The YSRCP is a party that does not attend the Legislative Assembly sessions and, even if it does, the purpose is to achieve its political objectives,' he said. A sum of ₹34,000 crore had been disbursed under the NTR Bharosa pension scheme in the last one year, the Minister said, adding that farmers would receive financial assistance under the Annadata Sukhibhava in a month. While the previous government had given an average of ₹30,000 per household under its flagship programmes, the NDA government disbursed ₹1.04 lakh per household under the the Super Six schemes, he said. Referring to the bail granted by the Supreme Court to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao in the derogatory remarks case, Mr. Parthasarathy said the YSRCP was in a jubilant mood about it, unmindful of the fact that the court had rejected the bail pleas of several corrupt leaders and other criminals who looted the State in 2019-24.
