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The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Quarters for MLAs, officials in Amaravati to be ready by December: Narayana
Quarters for MLAs, MLCs and All India Services (AIS) officers in Amaravati capital city are expected to be completed by December, while the remaining buildings are targeted for completion by March 2026, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, P. Narayana, said on Monday. He stated that the construction of 4,000 flats—originally initiated during the previous TDP government—for MLAs, MLCs, AIS officers, secretaries, ministers, and judges in Amaravati is progressing swiftly, with tenders already finalised. Mr. Narayana, accompanied by engineers of the A.P. Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) and other senior officials, inspected the ongoing infrastructure development works and directed officials to adhere to the set timelines. He also reviewed the progress of housing and other official buildings meant for legislators and senior government officers. According to the Minister, 90% of the required manpower has been deployed, and machinery is expected to be fully mobilised by the end of July. Internal works are being prioritised during the monsoon to avoid weather-related delays. Mr. Narayana stressed that, unlike the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government—which he said created hardships for farmers and contractors—the current administration is proceeding with legal clarity in the tendering process. Reaffirming the goal of completing Amaravati's core infrastructure within three years, he said 72 companies have been allotted land in the capital region. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has personally interacted with these companies, and most have committed to starting work by December, he added. The Minister also mentioned that discussions on the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0) would be taken up by a Cabinet Sub-Committee. Meanwhile, representatives from Norman Fosters are scheduled to meet contractors soon to review the progress of Amaravati's iconic building projects.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajam municipality set for polls after two decades
1 2 Visakhapatnam: Following a statement by the state municipal department minister P. Narayana, there are indications that elections for Rajam local body will be held soon, along with elections for 21 other municipal bodies across the state. Interestingly, Rajam Municipality is set to go for elections two decades after it was upgraded to a Nagara Panchayat. The municipal minister Narayana recently stated that around 21 municipal bodies have issues related to merger villages and pending court cases. Due to these complications, elections were not conducted for these bodies, which resulted in the stoppage of 15th Finance Commission funds and hindered development. He added that elections would be conducted for these local bodies within three months, following the advice of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. This announcement brings hope to Rajam, which became a Nagar Panchayat by merging Ponugotivalasa, Kottavalasa, and Kondampeta, along with the Saradhi major panchayat. Due to ongoing court cases, Rajam Nagar Panchayat has been under the administration of a special officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Ponugotivalasa, Kottavalasa, and Kondampeta panchayats had approached the court in 2005 after their merger into Rajam Nagar Panchayat, alleging that the merger took place without their consent, despite having time for elected bodies. The high court clarified the issue four years ago by instructing the government to appoint special officers for these three panchayats and take appropriate measures as per the Panchayat Act. The special officers passed resolutions, and the Nagar Panchayat was upgraded to a municipality in 2021, with around 24 wards. Now, it is expected to go for elections along with other municipalities.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Government focused to bring revolutionary changes to Anantapur landscape, says MA&UD Minister
Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana on Friday said that the State government is determined to bring revolutionary changes to the urban landscape of Anantapur despite financial constraints. The Minister, who took part in the 'Suparipalana Tholi Adugu' initiative here, said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's administration has proved to be a landmark of sorts in giving good governance. 'As part of our election promises, we are delivering roads, maintenance of drainage system, drinking water, and a plethora of welfare schemes to the people irrespective of political affiliations,' he added. Mr. Narayana asserted that the government is focusing on key welfare programmes, which include free LPG cylinders, NTR Bharosa pensions, revival of Anna Canteens, and Thalliki Vandanam, apart from the mega DSC for the recruitment of teachers. He highlighted that women and youth employment were accorded utmost importance, in addition to the revival of mega irrigation projects such as Polavaram and Handri Neeva, and other projects linked to ports, finishing harbours and airports, steel plants and railway lines. 'Industries would always remain the backbone of the economic revival. Very soon, we are going to change the face of the State,' the Minister said. Later, the Minister reviewed the civic works under the Anantapur corporation and other municipalities in the district. At a review meeting with officials of housing and the municipal departments, the Minister directed them to identify availability of additional lands within the Anantapur Hindupur Urban Development Authority (AHUDA) limits for developing MIG Layouts and boost urban infrastructure. He reiterated that the officials should focus on quality land close to urban centres and be ready with plans to create roads, drainage, and other basic facilities for the proposed layouts. Mr. Narayana said that smaller municipalities would also get special attention and receive funds to ground balanced development.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister inaugurates ₹12 crore biomining project in Anantapur
Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P. Narayana on Friday inaugurated the ₹12 crore bio-mining and bio‑remediation project at Gooty Road dumping yard in Anantapur. The initiative was launched under Anantapur cluster, which covers six urban civic bodies, with a target of clearing 1.68 lakh tonnes of legacy waste and converting 12.3 acre yard into a public park. The Minister also unveiled plaques for new roads and drains at ₹2 crore and took part in a plantation drive. Later, addressing a public meeting, Mr. Narayana said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu-led government had scrapped the garbage collection tax which was introduced by the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government. 'The State government had set a target to clear 85 lakh tonnes of legacy waste State-wide by October 2. We have already cleared 50 lakh tonnes as of now. Anantapur holds 1.65 lakh tonnes of leftover garbage. Efforts are underway to clear four to six thousand tonnes daily,' Mr. Narayana said, directing the officials to turn the site into a green lung space soon. He said that women in the State could travel free in the APSRTC buses from August 15. 'We are bound to deliver every poll promise to the people,' he added. The Minister said that the Amrut scheme was under brisk progress with ₹8,500 crore allocated to provide tap water connections to every house in the State in the next couple of years. He said that the areas of Anantapur municipal corporation, Tadipatri, Guntakal, Rayadurgam, Gooty, and Kalyandurg municipalities would be covered under the programme. Local MLA D. Venkateswara Prasad said that the project could bring a solution to three decades old problem in Anantapur district, and alleged that the previous YSRCP government mishandled the funds from the Central government. Collector V. Vinod Kumar and senior officials from the government departments and cadre of the Coalition parties took part in the programme.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Yeleru reservoir's tail-end areas to get water for kharif from August 1, says P. Narayana
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister and Kakinada District In-Charge Minister P. Narayana on Wednesday assured that water would be supplied for the kharif season from August 1 through the Purushottampatnam and Pushkar Lift Irrigation Schemes to the tail-end area of the Yeleru reservoir in Kakinada district. Speaking at the District Development Review Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Mr. Narayana acknowledged that there is insufficient water storage in the Yeleru reservoir to meet the irrigation needs in the tail-end areas. On the status of crop loans in the kharif season, District Collector S. Shan Mohan informed Mr. Narayana that the Crop Cultivator's Rights Cards (CCRC) have been issued to 23,636 tenant farmers against the targeted 69,000. Kakinada City MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao stressed that many projects have been halted due to pending funds yet to be received for the Smart City Mission from the Centre. He also appealed for an inquiry into the fake house site pattas given under the Pedalandariki Illu scheme between 2019 and 2024 in Kakinada district.
