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New Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh government fast-tracks TIDCO housing for poor people
ONGOLE: The State government is prioritising the completion of TIDCO housing units across the State, aiming to deliver 365 and 430 sq. ft. houses to beneficiaries by this Deepavali festival, announced Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD), P Narayana, on Friday. In a district-level review meeting at the Collectorate, the Minister confirmed that the long-delayed construction works had resumed, with L&T scheduled to begin work in Prakasam district within the next 15 days. MAUD Minister clarified that the TIDCO houses were categorised into 300 sq. ft., 365 sq. ft., and 430 sq. ft. units, and that the previous YSRCP government had left the scheme stalled. 'Despite bank loans being raised, many beneficiary accounts had turned into Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Upon taking office, our alliance government paid Rs 140 crore to the bankers and got the scheme back on track,' he said. Narayana also revealed that the State is addressing the massive waste issue, with 85 lakh metric tons of garbage accumulated during the previous government's tenure. The government has already recycled 40 lakh tons and aims to clear the remaining waste by October 2. 'We are committed to providing safe drinking water, better sanitation, roads, and drainage facilities for urban citizens,' he said. The Minister also stated that the government is focusing on road expansion projects in Ongole, compensating affected families through TDR bonds. Despite the state's financial challenges, Narayana confirmed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the government has been able to secure central funds to drive its welfare and development agenda. 'We remain focused on fulfilling our promises, with plans to launch Anna Canteens in rural areas soon and generate 20 lakh job opportunities for the youth by attracting industrial giants to the state,' Narayana added.
Hans India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
TIDCO houses distribution by Diwali: Narayana
Ongole: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana announced that the pending construction works of TIDCO houses will be completed and houses will be handed over to the beneficiaries by Diwali festival. He held a review meeting on the activities related to Ongole Urban Development Authority at the Collectorate here on Friday. Later addressing the media, Minister Narayana explained that the TIDCO houses are being constructed in three categories with areas of 300, 365, and 430 square feet. He announced that houses measuring 365 and 430 square feet will be completed first and delivered to beneficiaries by Diwali. He alleged that the previous government had raised bank loans in beneficiaries' names without providing houses, leading to non-performing assets (NPAs) in bank accounts. After Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's instructions and paying Rs 140 crore to the banks, the Minister explained that the banks enabled the beneficiaries to take out fresh loans. He said the construction activities have commenced across the State, with L&T representatives expected to begin construction work in Prakasam district within the next 15 days. The MAUD Minister announced that four of the eight and a half million tons of waste accumulated State-wide during the previous government's tenure had been recycled already, and the remaining will be recycled by October 2. He informed that tenders have been called for to provide safe drinking water through taps in the State. He said that within four years, every household will receive water from surface sources like rivers rather than borewells. Narayana said for road expansion in Ongole, TDR (Transferable Development Rights) bonds will be provided to affected parties. He emphasised the government's commitment to creating 20 lakh jobs as promised, focusing on bringing industries to the state. He said that free bus travel for women will begin from August 15, as announced by the Chief Minister. He said that the government is coordinating with the Central government to provide financial assistance to farmers. He announced that they are planning to extend Anna Canteens, which are addressing hunger among the poor and currently serving 2.25 lakh people daily, to the rural areas. Joint Collector R Gopalakrishna, Markapur MLA K Narayana Reddy, Ongole Mayor Gangada Sujatha, Deputy Mayor Vemuri Suryanarayana, Ongole Municipal Commissioner K Venkateswar Rao, and Urban Development Authority officials attended the review meeting.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
UK ready to collaborate with AP government on development of capital Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: British Deputy High Commissioner to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Gareth Wynn Owen, paid a courtesy visit to Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Dr P Narayana in Amaravati. The duo focused on strengthening UK-Andhra Pradesh collaboration in infrastructure and urban development, particularly in the context of Amaravati's revival as Andhra Pradesh's capital. Wynn Owen, who has overseen UK engagements in the two Telugu states since 2022, praised the vision and momentum being brought to Amaravati's development under the leadership of CM N Chandrababu Naidu. He said the UK is keen to work closely with the AP government to contribute to the capital's economic and infrastructural growth. The delegation included Dean Purvis, chair of Infrastructure Exports - UK, who heads global infrastructure business initiatives in transport, utilities and power sectors, and Rohit Chandragiri, senior trade and investment adviser.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh government eases building norms for small structures
AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Minister P Narayana on Tuesday said the Cabinet has approved key relaxations in building rules to support small constructions. Narayana, the municipal minister, said earlier, norms applied only to buildings above five floors, but now structures below five floors will also benefit from simplified approval. "Builders can mortgage 10 per cent of the plot area and construct as per the rules. For government lands, submitting an affidavit will be sufficient," said Narayana, addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting. He said balconies up to 1.5 metres are now allowed for buildings raised three metres from the ground and added that installing CCTV cameras is now mandatory in all residential and commercial buildings. For non-red category industries, the road width must be at least nine metres, while for red category industrial constructions, it should be 12 metres, said the minister. Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) must be constructed at the back of buildings, he said. Narayana said those who lose land due to road widening will be issued Transferable Development Rights (TDR) bonds, which allow the construction of an additional floor on the same building without needing further approval. Builders and developers will now be granted licenses valid for three years, Narayana said. For buildings with a ground floor or ground plus one floor and built within an area of 50 square metres, a nominal fee of Re 1 is required for obtaining approval, he said. For properties shared by siblings, a two-metre pathway suffices for plots up to 100 square metres, while 3.6 metres is adequate for larger plots, the minister said.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP JAC seeks justice for outsourced staff in govt
Vijayawada: The AP JAC Amaravati and the Contract and Outsourced Employees' Association urged the state government to address the grievances of thousands of outsourced employees across various government departments. On Tuesday, AP JAC leaders submitted a representation to the minister for municipal Administration and urban development P Narayana, who is also a member of the APCOS cabinet sub-committee, seeking resolution of their long-standing issues. The delegation, led by AP JAC chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu, general secretary Palisetti Damodara Rao, Contract-Outsourced Employees' Association state president K Suman, and general secretary E Madhu Babu, demanded reforms in the Andhra Pradesh Corporation for Outsourced Services (APCOS). Their key demands include rectifying loopholes in APCOS, implementing an HR policy for outsourced staff aligned with government societies like MEPMA and SERP, establishing specific service rules for outsourced employees to ensure long-term job security, and restoring welfare schemes, including family benefits, withdrawn by the previous government. The leaders explained the adverse impact of the YSRCP government's policies, such as the scrapping of welfare schemes and a partial pay hike of 23 per cent instead of the recommended 30 per cent. They expressed dismay at the lack of basic service rules and welfare entitlements for outsourcing employees despite their full-time service in government departments. The JAC also strongly opposed any revival of the old private agency system, citing past instances of salary theft, mismanagement, and exploitation, which in some cases led to legal action under the PD Act. Minister Narayana responded positively, assuring that there are no plans to dismantle APCOS. He confirmed that the cabinet sub-committee would seriously discuss the issues and reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring justice and job security for outsourced employees. The minister also agreed to include employee unions in future policy consultations to incorporate their insights into state government decision-making.
