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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Use public funds prudently, says Lok Sabha speaker
Mumbai: Addressing the valedictory session of the National Conference of Chairpersons of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures at the Vidhan Bhavan, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla underscored the importance of fostering institutional synergy, enhancing financial accountability, and embracing technology-driven governance to strengthen democratic processes. Birla highlighted that seamless coordination among various arms of govt is crucial for efficient policy implementation and citizen-centric administration. Emphasising transparency and fiscal responsibility, Birla called for robust mechanisms to ensure prudent use of public funds. He advocated for the integration of advanced digital technologies to improve administrative efficiency, promote real-time public service delivery, and uphold the values of good governance in the digital age. Stating that the Estimates Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures are the backbone of transparency and accountability in governance, governor C P Radhakrishnan hailed the committees for strengthening democracy in the country in his valedictory address. Noting that over 55% of revenue receipts of states are spent on committed expenditures such as salaries, pensions, and interest payments, Radhakrishnan expressed the hope that the estimates committees will look beyond traditional methods in promoting fiscal prudence and effective governance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 쑤시는 무릎, 나이 탓하며 그냥 넘기시나요? 큰딸민지 더 알아보기 Undo In this connection, Radhakrishnan said the committees should adopt advanced tools such as data analytics, dashboards, and AI-powered audit platforms to ensure real-time monitoring of budget performance and public service delivery. Radhakrishnan highlighted Maharashtra's contribution to India's democratic fabric. He was all praise for the positive and constructive relationship between the treasury benches and the opposition in Maharashtra and said such healthy democratic practices are worthy of emulation by other states. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The conference, which marks 75 years of the estimates committee's journey, brought together key stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms of financial oversight and improve administrative efficiency in the world's largest democracy. The theme of the conference was 'Role of Estimates Committee in Effective Monitoring and Review of Budget Estimates for Ensuring Efficiency and Economy in Administration'. Mentioning that estimates committees must ensure that every rupee spent is for people's welfare, Birla emphasised that fiscal resources of the country must be utilised efficiently and responsibly. He reiterated that the role of estimates committees is not just to monitor expenditure but to ensure that welfare schemes are relevant, accessible, and effective for the common citizen, with a special emphasis on social justice and welfare. Birla stated that technology-driven governance, such as direct benefit transfers, has reduced pilferage and ensured that benefits reach the intended recipients — a goal that estimates committees must continue to support.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Maharashtra is an example of good relations between Treasury, Opposition benches
'One thing I always admire about Maharashtra is that there are extremely cordial relations between the Treasury Benches and the Opposition at the personal level. This is something many States can learn from Maharashtra,' Radhakrishnan said at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TNEB cuts annual losses to Rs 800 crore, reports Rs 70,000 crore revenue
VELLORE: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has significantly reduced its annual losses to Rs 800 crore, down from previous years, says Managing Director J Radhakrishnan announced on Thursday. The board reported a revenue of Rs 70,000 crore this fiscal, aided by a Rs 17,000 crore subsidy from the state government and an additional Rs 17,000 crore allocated to offset losses. "Prudent financial management and government support have helped curtail losses," Radhakrishnan said during an inspection of the upcoming Government Multi-Specialty Hospital in Vellore, slated for inauguration by Chief Minister MK Stalin on June 25. He also confirmed that power connections and transformer setups for the Rs 150-crore hospital will be operational by inauguration day, with backup generator facilities in place. Additionally, a 230-kilowatt substation at Adukkamparai Government Hospital will be functional within three months. To prevent monsoon-related outages, TNEB plans to install three new substations in Vellore region, which currently requires 1,257 MW. Tamil Nadu's total power capacity stands at 14,800 MW, with the 1,320 MW Udangudi plant set for launch soon. The state leads nationally in wind and hydro power generation, with over 20,000 renewable energy sources, he added. TNEB has sought approval to install smart metres for 1.42 crore consumers, aligning with national initiatives. Radhakrishnan assured no tariff hikes for domestic users, citing CM Stalin's directive. The board will also address staff shortages through government-approved recruitment. "Agricultural and industrial growth owes much to uninterrupted power supply, propelling TN to India's second-largest industrial hub," he added. With pending projects now funded, TNEB aims to expedite pending works. Collector VR Subbulakshmi and senior officials accompanied the MD during the review.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Chennai to host Hockey India Masters Cup from June 18 to 27
The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN), at a press conference on Monday (June 16, 2025), officially announced that it will host the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Masters Cup for men (40+ age group) and women (35+ age group) from June 18 to 27 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan hockey stadium here. The event will feature twelve men's and eight women's teams. There will be group matches, followed by the knockout stage and the finals. The competition will feature former India players like Pritam Siwach, Sita Mehta, Suman Lata Chumbak, Nishi Chauhan (all playing for Haryana women), and Olympians like Sudha Chaudhari (Haryana women) and Adam Sinclair (Tamil Nadu men). The teams: Men: Pool-A: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala; Pool-B: Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry; Pool-C: Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Manipur; Pool-D: Haryana, Karnataka, Tripura. Women: Pool-A: Himachal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala; Pool-B: Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Industrial project at Aranmula: Environmentalists term it shocking betrayal by LDF government
T'puram: A fresh storm of protest has erupted after the TOI expose revealed that the state govt is actively considering a proposal to set up an electronics manufacturing cluster in Aranmula. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the same ecologically fragile site where a controversial greenfield airport project was once proposed and later scrapped following a mass agitation. Environmentalists and activists have called out the move as a shocking betrayal by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), accusing it of erasing its own legacy and compromising critical ecological protections in the name of development. The Rs 600-crore project, proposed by a private firm linked to the original Aranmula airport promoters, is planned on 335.25 acres of paddy and wetland. Environmentalists say this land is protected under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008. "This is not just a blatant violation of the law — it is a moral betrayal by a govt that rode to power on the back of the very struggle that protected these lands," said environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan. Calling it "ecological vandalism masquerading as development," Radhakrishnan said: "The LDF, which once scrapped the disastrous airport project in Aranmula, is now courting the same forces under a new name. The chief minister's and the LDF govt's obsession with burying and destroying paddy fields has become a dangerous pattern — from Keezhattoor to Kooriyad and now Aranmula. This is not progress. It is a self-inflicted disaster." Legal activist and environmental lawyer Harish Vasudevan warned that the proposal would be a test of political integrity for several LDF leaders, especially those who once stood shoulder to shoulder with local residents during the anti-airport protests. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "If this project was considered on any other land, the govt might have claimed plausible deniability by citing field reports. But not in Aranmula," Vasudevan said. "Every senior Left leader — from chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to M A Baby and CPI leaders like Binoy Viswam and P Prasad — visited this land during the anti-airport agitation. They know what it is. They spoke to the people. If they approve this now, it will be a damning indictment of their honesty," he said. He added that in the nine years of LDF rule, no attempt was made to promote agriculture or ecological restoration in the area. "The govt has not only failed to implement the Paddy and Wetland Conservation Act — it has failed the people of Aranmula and the spirit of its own legislation." The state govt, however, has maintained that the proposal is under consideration and would be subject to legal and environmental clearances. But critics point out that even such active consideration signals a troubling shift in policy. More than 90% of the proposed site continues to be classified as paddy land in revenue records and is under legal scrutiny in connection with earlier encroachment cases. Activists argue that any move to repurpose the land for industrial use could set a dangerous precedent for wetland governance in the state. "The real danger is in normalising this kind of ecological betrayal under the guise of development," said Radhakrishnan. "This isn't just about Aranmula. This is about the soul of Kerala's environmental policy," he said.
