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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt's goal is to provide efficient governance to people: Vivekanand
Mancherial: Ministerfor Labour & Employment Gaddam Vivekanand distributed 423 sanction papers to beneficiaries of the Indiramma Housing scheme in Kotapalli mandal on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasised that the government is committed to delivering effective public administration. The Indiramma Housing Scheme aims to provide homes to all eligible poor individuals. Those who own land and meet the eligibility criteria are being granted financial assistance under this scheme. Across the state, 450,000 houses are being sanctioned, with 3,500 houses allocated per constituency. In Chennur constituency alone, 12,000 applications have been received, and efforts are underway to ensure all eligible applicants receive his camp office in Chennu, he distributed land documents to 44 more beneficiaries. He reassured the public that all eligible individuals would receive homes and advised beneficiaries to construct houses only within the 600 sq. ft. limit as per government norms. He encouraged them to utilize the free sand provided and complete construction quickly. Funds will be deposited in phases—mark-out, basement, lintel, and slab stages. Measures are also being taken to ensure drinking water availability in Chennur constituency, including the installation of borewells in drought-prone areas, he added. Under the Mahalakshmi Scheme, free bus travel has been provided to women, with five buses sanctioned for the Kotapalli region. Women can now travel free of cost to any part of the State. As part of educational development, an integrated school has been established in Somanapalli of Chennur constituency, with teacher appointments made to ensure quality education with full roads and drainage canals have been constructed in every village of the constituency. Development works worth Rs 500 crore are underway in Chennur constituency. The Minister also inaugurated a solar RO water plant at the Primary Health Centre in Kotapalli, funded with Rs 5 lakh from SCCL's CSR funds. He participated in the Vanamahotsavam 2025 programme and planted saplings. The Minister urged officials to work in coordination to achieve the district's assigned targets. To address drinking water needs, the government is implementing pipeline installations, overhead tanks, and maintenance initiatives. The Minister also flagged off four newly sanctioned RTC buses for the Chennur region and encouraged women and locals to make full use of the facilities.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
RTC moving towards profitability under Congress rule: Bhatti Vikramarka
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu asserted that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), once on the brink of collapse during the BRS regime, is on the path to profitability under the Congress government. Speaking at a public meeting at the Suryapet bus depot after inaugurating 45 electric buses along with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the Deputy Chief Minister alleged that the previous BRS government proposed to wind up the RTC, but the 'people's government' has strengthened it. Mr. Vikramarka said the success of the Mahalakshmi Scheme, which provides free bus travel to women across the State, ensured that RTC was pushed into profits. Contrary to fears that the free travel scheme would burden RTC, it has actually revived the corporation, he said. 'Since the launch of the scheme, RTC has issued 182 crore zero-fare tickets and the government has paid ₹6,088 crore to RTC on behalf of the women,' he said. Mr Vikramarka said 79 battery-operated buses have been sanctioned for the Suryapet depot, and the launch of 45 buses in a single day is a 'historic step.' He praised Mr. Ponnam Prabhakar, crediting him with introducing 2,800 battery buses within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road limits. Mr Ponnam Prabhakar said not a single bus was added in the last 10 years nor a job filled in the RTC. But now the government has introduced eco-friendly transportation adding thousands of new buses.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TGSRTC MD affirms commitment to solve workers' problems
While the State government has approved filling up 3,036 full-time posts, this process is facing delays on account of technical issues, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation Vice Chairman and Managing Director V.C. Sajjanar said. Mr. Sajjanar was speaking at a meeting of the TGSRTC's Employee Welfare Board meeting on Tuesday where he affirmed his commitment to resolve issues of its 42,000 employees. The meeting comes amid strained relations between the TGSRTC's management and unions. Speaking to workers, he said the TGSRTC management, with State government support, would solve workers' issues in a phased manner. Touching upon recruitments, he said that the kin of as many as 2,350 workers who had passed away were given employment in the corporation. Touching upon criticism over staff being strained on account of the implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme, he said the management is cognisant of the workload issue for which drivers and conductors will be recruited on a temporary basis. He also accused the TGSRTC management's critics of spreading false propaganda.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Transport Minister for retrofitting of autos with electric motors
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday urged automobile manufacturers to explore retrofitting existing autorickshaws with electric motors as a key step towards sustainable urban mobility. Speaking at the launch of Bajaj's electric three-wheeler, GOGO, he proposed a scheme to replace internal combustion engines (ICE) with battery-powered motors alongside an exchange programme for old vehicles. The Minister congratulated Bajaj Auto for its foray into the electric three-wheeler market and suggested that the company take the lead in developing retrofitting solutions. He noted that permissions for autorickshaws running on CNG, LPG, and electric power are in the pipeline, reflecting the government's commitment to greener transport alternatives. Mr. Prabhakar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the State government has introduced a zero-tax policy on electric vehicles to EV incentivise adoption. He said the sale of electric vehicles in the State is steadily increasing. As part of Telangana's broader environmental agenda, the Minister said efforts are underway to ensure that all public transport vehicle owners operating within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road opt for electric power in order to curb pollution levels. Describing Bajaj's electric three-wheeler as a vehicle developed after extensive research and development, he emphasised its potential to set new benchmarks in the segment. Addressing concerns over a perceived drop in autorickshaw demand by passengers following the introduction of the Mahalakshmi Scheme that provides free bus rides for women, he clarified that such perceptions are misplaced. He pointed out that autorickshaws remain crucial for last-mile connectivity, transporting passengers from bus stops and metro stations to their homes.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Government committed to welfare of retired RTC staff: Telangana minister Ponnam Prabhakar
HYDERABAD: The state government is committed to the welfare of retired Road Transport Corporation (RTC) officials and staff and it will continue to support the RTC management in this regard, said Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. He stated that pending issues related to RTC employees are being resolved in a phased manner. On Sunday, the minister attended the fifth annual meeting of the TGSRTC Retired Officers Welfare Association in Lakdikapul as the chief guest. He, along with the RTC Managing Director, VC Sajjanar, felicitated retired RTC employees who have completed 90 years of age. Speaking on the occasion, Ponnam Prabhakar praised the retired officers and employees for their significant service towards the improvement of the public transport system. He emphasised that the organisation is moving forward with three priorities: employee welfare, providing comfortable transport services to the public and protecting the organisation. The minister stated that over the past year, the RTC has initiated the purchase of new buses, and recruitment processes are underway to match the acquisition of new buses. Ponnam Prabhakar said that the implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme by the government has been strengthening RTC financially. He asserted that the government is taking all necessary measures to make Telangana RTC the number one organisation in the country. Later, Sajjanar said that several innovative initiatives have been introduced in RTC based on the suggestions and advice of retired employees. Keeping in mind the health of both regular and retired RTC staff, the TGSRTC Tarnaka Hospital has been developed into a super-specialty hospital, offering all types of medical services, he added.
