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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress pans KTR's rant against Revanth
Hyderabad: Congress strongly condemned KTR's 'irresponsible' and 'unparliamentary' remarks against CM Revanth Reddy. The party held that the statements of the former MA&UD Minister reflected his sheer frustration and political bankruptcy. In a media statement PCC spokesperson Bandi Sudhakar Goud stated that KTR and his family, during their regime, made countless promises to the people of Telangana but fulfilled none. 'Instead, they used the state's resources for personal and familial gains, crushing the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of the Telangana people—particularly betraying the sacrifices made by Telangana martyrs. It is unfortunate that KTR and his family enjoyed power standing on the graveyard of martyrs, but did nothing meaningful for the state,' he alleged. Sudhakar Goud held that due to their massive corruption, Telangana was turned into a cash-starved state. In contrast, under the visionary leadership of CM Revanth Reddy, the Congress government is implementing the Six Guarantees one by one, winning public appreciation in a short span. 'KTR should remember that the people of Telangana are watching. They will give a fitting reply in the upcoming local body elections. We demand that KTR immediately apologise to Revanth Reddy for his irresponsible comments. Otherwise, he must be ready to face the wrath of the people,' he added.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Workshop for MEPMA officials to identify SHG businesses held at Tadepalli
MEPMA (Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas) on Tuesday conducted a workshop on 'Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme' (LEAP), a key initiative under MEPMA to achieve the goals set by the State government with regard to One Family-One Entrepreneur (OFOE) programme. According to a press note from the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department (MA&UD), LEAP is aimed at strengthening urban business ecosystems by identifying, guiding, and scaling SHG-led enterprises. In alignment with the State government's OFOE programme, the LEAP project is being implemented in collaboration with the India SME Forum. In this context, the workshop held at Tadepalli provided direction to MEPMA staff on how to enable entrepreneurship within families. MA&UD principal secretary S. Suresh Kumar and MEPMA mission director N. Tej Bharat were present on the occasion. The workshop focused on capacity building for city mission managers, identifying SHG businesses, exploring market access strategies and digital formalisation techniques, and also training staff to become mentors and counsellors. The officials also discussed subjects, including cluster development, promotion of women SHG clusters, and digital tools like dashboards, feedback systems, and performance tracking. MEPMA is aiming to nurture 30,000 entrepreneurs during 2025–26, and staff were briefed on the roadmap to achieve the goal. According to a press note, an action plan is already under way for implementation of the project. Phase-1 audit has been completed in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati municipal corporations. Data of nearly 4,00,000 SHG members was analysed by India SME Forum and MEPMA staff. Phase-2 audit also has begun recently across 14 municipal corporations.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh launches Self-Certification Scheme to streamline building permissions
Vijayawada: In a major push towards enhancing the ease of doing business and accelerating real estate growth, the state govt unveiled revised guidelines for the Self-Certification Scheme (SCS) 2025 for building permissions. The new scheme, a part of the state's vision, aims to simplify the building approval process while encouraging a participatory and transparent approach in urban development. It empowers citizens and licensed technical personnel (LTPs) with a trust-based approval mechanism, marking a shift from heavy regulation to responsible self-governance. S Suresh Kumar, principal secretary (MA&UD), on Sunday issued a GO on the revised guidelines of SCS 2025. Instant online permissions through the Online Building Permission System (OBPS) will allow applicants to begin construction immediately after paying necessary fees. This system eliminates time-consuming scrutiny and replaces it with accountability by LTPs, who must ensure compliance with master plans, zoning rules, and safety standards. Mandatory submission of the Plinth Level Inspection report within seven days adds a layer of transparency and discipline. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Recover All Your Loss With This Superclass By Mr. Gopal ! TradeWise Learn More Undo The SCS 2025 will be integrated as Chapter XIV in the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017. It applies to non-high-rise residential projects in plots up to 4,000 sq.m in approved layouts, including those regularised under LRS 2008 and LRS 2020, Gramakantam areas, village sites, and redevelopment projects with prior approvals. White Category industries on plots up to 500 sq.m are also covered. The guidelines apply across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Gram Panchayats within Urban Development Authorities (UDAs), including APCRDA (except Capital City area), for plots 300 sq.m and above. The move aligns with the Govt of India's Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025-26 by reducing compliance burdens and fostering an investor-friendly environment.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Vijayawada selected for Super Swachhata League
Vijayawada: Mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi and Commissioner Dhayanachandra HM, in a press release on Saturday, stated that Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has been selected for Super Swachhata League under Swachh Survekshan 2024. Mayor Bhagyalakshmi informed that on President Droupadi Murmu will be presenting the award at a programme in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhavan on July 17. She thanked citizens, sanitation workers, and staff—the key contributors to this success. Commissioner Dhayanachandra HM emphasised that it is a matter of great pride that Vijayawada was selected for Super Swachhata League in the very first year of its introduction under Swachh Survekshan 2024. He expressed deep pride in Vijayawada joining the league alongside Indore, Navi Mumbai, and Surat. He stated that the award belongs to every citizen, sanitation worker, and participant of the Swachh Survekshan initiative in the city. Despite facing the severe Budameru floods in 2024, Vijayawada not only sustained its standings among top-performing cities but also secured this position in Swachh Survekshan—a truly remarkable achievement. During the disaster, with the support of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, MA&UD Minister P Narayana, principal secretary S Suresh Kumar, DMA P Sampath Kumar, MD Swachh Andhra Corporation as well as over 10,000 sanitation workers, 200+ officials, and more than 32 IAS officers, the city effectively managed flood-related waste and sanitation issues. This concerted effort not only saved Vijayawada from major setbacks but also led to national recognition.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Municipal dept. prepares action plan to improve citizen satisfaction in urban bodies of A.P.
The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department has prepared an action plan to improve citizen satisfaction with sanitation services across all the 17 urban local bodies in the State. The action plan is part of the Positive People Perception Tracking (PPT) framework, operational under the State's Real Time Governance System (RTGS), and it utilises Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) technology to collect real-time citizen feedback on urban services, said MA&UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, in a statement released to the media. The department has set targets for 17 urban local bodies and 77 municipalities in the State, with regard to door-to-door garbage collection, garbage dump clearance and drain de-silting. While for the corporations, the target for garbage collection is 80% or more, garbage dump clearance is 75% or more and de-silting is 75% or more. For the municipalities, the targets for the same are 70%, 70% and 80% respectively on the three indices. For the remaining Nagara Panchayats, IVRS feedback collection will commence from September, Mr. Suresh Kumar said. To meet these targets, the Municipal Commissioners in urban local bodies have been directed to initiate comprehensive measures, in conjunction with field inspections and close supervision by municipal functionaries. Explaining the targets, the Principal Secretary said the Commissioners should ensure 100% daily coverage across all households and establishments, launch awareness campaigns encouraging residents to cooperate with the sanitation staff, enforce fixed route plans and timings for public health workers, clear reported dumps within 24 hours of identification, and install 'Cleaned Within 24 Hours' boards, among others. While the above mentioned directions were given with regard to garbage collection and clearance, the department has issued a slew of directions to the Commissioners to keep surface drains clean and obstruction-free, priority being given to flood-prone and high-density zones. Some of the important directions include ensuring workers are equipped with safety gear and tools, completion of monsoon preparedness in advance, ensuring full compliance with the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 during sewer and septic tank maintenance and resolution of all drain-related grievances within 24 hours of the registration of complaints. Mr. Suresh Kumar said any lapse will be viewed seriously and that a State-level monitoring mechanism is in place to track performance and enforce accountability.
