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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Cybercriminals impersonate Telangana W&CD director; case registered
HYDERABAD: Cybercrime police have registered a case against unidentified cyber fraudsters for impersonating Dr G Srijana, director (FAC) of Women & Child Development (W&CD) and director of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR&RD) department, and seeking financial favours from her subordinates. The case was filed under Section 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 319(2) of the BNS based on a complaint. According to the police, several district welfare officers (DWOs) from Jangaon, Khammam and other districts received WhatsApp messages on Tuesday from unknown numbers using Dr Srijana's name and photo, requesting money. An investigation is underway to identify and nab the accused.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana achieves 70% of MNREGS target in two months
HYDERABAD: Telangana is rapidly implementing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS), having generated 4.53 crore person-days of employment by the end of May this financial year. This is against the 6.5 crore person-days allocated to the state by the Central government. With this, the state has already achieved 70 per cent of its target within two months, spending Rs 1,416 crore, including Rs 1,151.67 crore towards wages and Rs 191.03 crore on material purchases. The government is providing Rs 307 as the daily wage for each worker, as notified by the Centre. According to officials, the state government is ensuring timely payment of wages, even though the release of funds by the Central government is delayed in some instances. So far in 2025–26, the Telangana government has provided employment to 28.48 lakh individuals from 18.9 lakh households. On average, each household has received 24 days of work over these two months, with 1,127 households completing 100 days of work. As part of the employment guarantee scheme in rural areas, the government is prioritising works related to agriculture and allied sectors, achieving 50 per cent of its 60 per cent target for these areas. Under this initiative, over one lakh farm ponds, cattle and goat sheds, and plantation works are being undertaken, along with the construction of 31,000 Anganwadi buildings and CC roads. Meanwhile, as demand for MNREGS works increases, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya has written to the Centre, urging it to increase the person-days allocation to 12 crore. She has also sought an appointment with the Union Minister for Panchayat Raj and Urban Development to discuss the issue.
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Did not announce Telangana local body poll dates, says Panchayat Raj Min Seethakka
HYDERABAD: Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya, popularly known as Seethakka, clarified that no date has been announced for local body elections. She said the election process will begin only after a Cabinet discussion. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, she said: 'I only mentioned that elections will be held soon. Some are falsely claiming I announced the poll dates.' She added that the delay is due to the state's efforts to secure 42% reservations for BCs, which is still pending with the Centre. 'We will discuss how to implement 42% BC reservations in the upcoming elections. Only the Congress is committed to ensuring social justice,' she said. Feud between siblings On the political front, she alleged that BRS working president KT Rama Rao seems eager to go to jail. 'He is provoking the chief minister to arrest him. Investigative agencies will handle the matter,' she said, adding that there appears to be a rivalry between Rama Rao and his sister, MLC K Kavitha, within the BRS.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Construction of 50,000 farm ponds completed
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh's ambitious project to construct 1.55 lakh farm ponds has reached a significant milestone, with 50,000 ponds now completed. The districts of Alluri Sitarama Raju (7,566), Parvathipuram Manyam (6,317), and Annamayya (5,181) lead the charge, securing the top three positions in completion rating. Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development VR Krishna Teja Mylavarapu highlighted the multifaceted benefits of farm ponds for farmers, calling them a 'crop lifeline.' He stated that these ponds enable farmers to cultivate long-term income-generating plants like papaya, banana, guava, and curry leaves. The stored water can also be utilised for spraying pesticides and even for pisciculture. Furthermore, he noted that constructing a farm pond in fields with borewells can increase groundwater levels, allowing farmers to cultivate larger areas. Additional income and cost savings for farmers With the onset of the monsoon season, the Commissioner urged farmers to leverage the opportunity to grow leafy greens and vegetables on the earthen bunds around the farm ponds, thereby generating additional income. He also announced that the cost of seeds for these vegetables would be included in the work estimates and reimbursed to farmers through MGNREGA funds. The Commissioner emphasised that the construction of farm ponds under the MGNREGA scheme is free of charge, saving farmers up to Rs 50,000. He encouraged every farmer to overcome any hesitation about losing land area and embrace these multi-purpose farm ponds to reap the numerous benefits. He further detailed the impressive water conservation capacity of these ponds, stating that each farm pond can store 1.8 lakh litres of rainwater from a single rainfall event. Collectively, the 1.55 lakh farm ponds have the potential to store approximately one TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of rainwater at once.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Special officers appointed for Saraswati Pushkaralu; Minister Sridhar Babu inspects preparations
To ensure effective sanitation management during the upcoming Saraswati Pushkaralu, the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (PR & RD) Department has appointed 50 special officers. These include four District Panchayat Officers (DPOs), four District Level Panchayat Officers (DLPOs), 14 Mandal Parishad Development Officers (MPDOs), and 28 Mandal Panchayat Officers (MPOs). They will report to the Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector and coordinate with ground-level staff to maintain cleanliness throughout the festival. The 12-day Saraswati Pushkaralu will begin on May 15 at Triveni Sangamam near Kaleshwaram, where the Godavari, Pranahita, and the invisible Saraswati rivers converge. The State government is making elaborate preparations to ensure the event is a grand success. As part of these efforts, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, who represents the Manthani Assembly constituency that includes Kaleshwaram, inspected the arrangements on Sunday. He stressed the need for quality in all works related to the festival, particularly in sanitation, electrification and security. He also directed officials to prepare a minute-to-minute schedule to ensure smooth conduct of the festivities. The Minister conducted an inspection of key areas, including the VIP ghat, the Goddess Saraswati statue, and other sites. He directed officials to expedite pending works, such as completing the main building for Pindapradhanam, and recommended robust security measures for pilgrims. He also called for special officers from the Endowments Department to oversee the special Aarti programme. The government is setting up a tent city in Kaleshwaram, with provisions for temporary lighting, toilets and uninterrupted power supply. Daily food distribution for devotees, along with transportation and crowd control arrangements, will also be in place. A 17-foot monolithic idol of Goddess Saraswati has been placed at the newly built Saraswati Ghat. With the Chief Minister and Governor expected to visit during the festival, the government is making all efforts to ensure a grand and successful celebration. The Minister instructed officials to install street lights, repair roads, and ensure cleanliness throughout the town. He also emphasised the importance of maintaining quality in all works and warned contractors that action will be taken if quality is compromised. Principal Secretary of the Endowments Department Shailaja Ramiyer, Endowments director S. Venkata Rao, Jayashankar Bhupalpally Collector Rahul Sharma and Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Khare accompanied him.
