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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Min vows to fix drain water issues in Vijayawada in six months
VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana on Saturday conducted a detailed inspection of outfall drains and rainwater-affected zones in Vijayawada, assuring early redressal of long-pending drainage issues. Blaming the YSRCP regime for halting the stormwater drain works mid-way, he said the decision had led to chronic waterlogging during rains. 'Between 2014 and 2019, Rs 500 crore was sanctioned and 55% of the drain works were completed. But the succeeding government stalled the project, aggravating the problem,' he said. Pointing to narrowed drains and rampant encroachments, Narayana said in several places the drain width had reduced from 10 feet to as little as two feet. He instructed Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials to identify and mark all encroachments. 'If houses are affected in the process, TIDCO houses will be allotted. The intention is not to harm the poor but to resolve the root problem,' he said. Narayana announced that drainage works would resume in September with funds from VMC and APCRDA, and would be completed within six months.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Minister directs widening of outfall drains in Vijayawada
Vijayawada: Municipal administration and urban development minister P Narayana directed Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) officials to widen outfall drains to improve stormwater drainage in the city. On Saturday, the minister conducted a whirlwind inspection of areas including Gunadala Pulletikatta, Darsi Peta, Fakeer Gudem, and the Benz Circle flyover underpass, assessing the causes of stormwater stagnation in colonies and main roads. He also visited the VMC Satellite Station at Autonagar. Noting that some drains are only two feet wide —far too narrow to handle stormwater effectively — Narayana questioned how such drains could serve a city requiring 10-foot-wide channels. He announced that drain-widening projects, funded by VMC and CRDA, will begin in September 2025. VMC officials reported that illegal constructions, including compound walls and buildings, obstruct stormwater flow by encroaching on drain response, Narayana instructed VMC commissioner H M Dhyanachandra to identify all encroachments and take steps to widen the drains for proper rainwater flow. He also directed local representatives to engage sensitively and transparently with affected residents to avoid disputes, assuring that those displaced by the project would be allotted Tidco minister highlighted that during the 2014–2019 TDP government, a Rs. 500 crore stormwater drainage project was initiated, with 55 per cent of the work completed. He criticized the subsequent YSRCP government for neglecting the remaining 45 per cent, leading to the city's current drainage issues. Narayana vowed to resolve the stormwater problem by the 2026 rainy season. Regarding encroachments along the Budameru drain, the minister said a technical committee from the Irrigation Department has been formed to study the issue and submit a report. The committee will evaluate whether widening the Budameru drain or raising its embankments is necessary. VMC commissioner Dhyanachandra, in coordination with irrigation officials, will make a final decision based on the committee's recommendations. Accompanying the minister were VMC commissioner . Dhyanachandra, chief engineer Srinadh Reddy, public health department chief engineer Prabhakar, and other officials.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
AP govt ties up with SYSTRA, TYPSA for metro phase-1 execution
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government signed Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) with SYSTRA Consultancy and TYPSA Consultancy to serve as general consultants for the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada metro rail projects, respectively. As general consultants, SYSTRA will assist APMRCL in planning, design, and construction supervision of the Visakhapatnam metro rail project, while TYPSA will oversee the Vijayawada metro project. The MoAs were exchanged in the presence of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) minister P Narayana and representatives of SYSTRA and TYPSA at the APCRDA regional office in Vijayawada. Speaking on the occasion, Narayana said the state government has already issued a tender notification for Phase-1 of the Visakhapatnam metro project, and a separate tender notification for Phase-1 of the Vijayawada metro project will be issued within a week. He stated that the government is committed to completing Phase-1 of both metro projects—Visakhapatnam at a cost of Rs 11,498 crore and Vijayawada at Rs 10,118 crore—within the next three years, with support from the Centre. Narayana noted that the metro projects were included in the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, and would be developed as joint venture (JV) projects. The state and Centre will each contribute 20% of the project cost, while the remaining 60% will be sourced through soft loans from foreign banks, with the Centre providing guarantees. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo For Phase-1 of the Visakhapatnam metro project, the state's 20% share of Rs 2,863 crore will be sourced through VMRDA, while the Centre will provide Rs 2,018 crore. An additional Rs 847 crore will be required for acquiring 99.75 acres of land. For Phase-1 of the Vijayawada metro project, which includes two corridors totaling 38.4 kilometers—Corridor-1 from PNBS to Gannavaram (25.95 km) and Corridor-2 from PNBS to Penamaluru (12.45 km)—a total of Rs 1,152 crore will be needed to acquire 91 acres of land.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP signs MoUs with TIPSA, SYSTRA to fast-track metro projects in Vizag, Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) on Friday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading consultancies TIPSA and SYSTRA to provide design, supervision, and technical support for metro rail projects in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Dr P Narayana at the APCRDA office in Vijayawada. As per the agreements, TIPSA will oversee design and supervision for the Vijayawada Metro Rail project, while SYSTRA will handle technical aspects and execution support for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Narayana said the projects are being taken up as part of commitments under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. He blamed the previous regime for stalling metro progress and claimed the current administration is fast-tracking the initiatives. He said 20% of the cost will be borne by the Central government, 20% by the State, and 60% through a low-interest loan facilitated by the Centre. Vizag Metro's Phase 1 spans 46.23 km, with tenders already invited. Vijayawada Metro's 35.04 km Phase 1 tenders will be floated shortly. To optimise space, double-decker corridors have been planned—20 km in Vizag and 4.7 km in Vijayawada.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
Narayanites shine at International Physics Olympiad 2025
Hyderabad: Narayana Educational Institutions is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone as two of its exceptional students, Snehil Jha and Aagam Shah, have secured gold and silver medals respectively at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2025. The IPhO is the most prestigious global physics competition for secondary school students, designed to thoroughly assess participants' knowledge, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and practical skills in both theoretical and experimental physics. Held annually and hosted by a different country each year, the 2025 edition of IPhO took place in France from July 18th to 24th, bringing together brilliant young minds from across the world. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sindhura Narayana, Director of Narayana Educational Institutions, said: 'We're incredibly proud of our students and their achievement at the IPhO 2025. It's not just a personal milestone for them, it's a proud moment for the entire Narayana family and for India. At Narayana, we've always believed in nurturing young talent through consistency, discipline, and a deep love for learning. Our Olympiad preparation framework is meticulously designed, combining conceptual clarity, focussed training, and personalized mentoring to help students excel at national and international levels. Over the years, this methodology has empowered many of our students to shine at prestigious platforms like the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), International Biology Olympiad (IBO), International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), and other Olympiads. These students' journey is a shining example of what's possible when talent meets dedication and is nurtured by great mentorship and the right guidance'.
