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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Power reforms worth ₹6,000 crore underway in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister
Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Monday said that the State government has taken up several reforms in power sector including aloting ₹6,000 crore to resolve low-voltage problems and improve power supply in the State. He along with Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao and Prakasam District Collector A. Thameem Ansariya laid foundation stone for 33/11 KV electricity substation with ₹3.80 crore at Housing Board Colony in the city. He also inaugurated a 33/11 KV electricity substation constructed at a cost of ₹4.80 crore in Venkateswara Colony. The Minister also participated in 'Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu–Intintiki Telugu Desam' programme in Ongole on Monday. He launched Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) works amounting to ₹10.50 crore aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure in the region. He assured farmers that the government would not install smart meters for agricultural connections in the State and clarified that the smart meters are being installed only for commercial and industrial purposes. Dismissing false propaganda about high billing due to smart meters, the Minister said that any issues will be promptly addressed by the government. He claimed that the previous government had raised the power tariffs nine times, placing undue burden on the people and strongly criticised YSR Congress Party leaders involved in the liquor scam. Mr. Ravi Kumar further said, 'Those who are responsible for manufacturing and distributing substandard liquor that endangered poor people's lives will face strict legal action. The law will take its course and ensure justice. A massive amount of public money was looted through transactions made without records. The masterminds behind this scam will not be able to escape.'
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Door-to-door campaign: TDP reaches out to over 50 lakh families in 18 days
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has created a record of sorts by reaching out to 50 lakh families in just 18 days as part of its door-to-door campaign on the coalition government's achievements in the last one year, during which the party cadres are also gathering public feedback on the performance of the ruling parties. Swarna Andhra Pradesh-2047 Vision and Super-6 schemes are being highlighted by the TDP leaders and grassroots cadre. They are also finding out what more the people are expecting from the government. The campaign titled 'Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu' (the first step in good governance) was launched by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Kuppam on July 2, and IT Minister Nara Lokesh in Mangalagiri. The TDP cadres are explaining to people about the government's welfare and development initiatives, so that those eligible for various schemes can avail of the benefits, a release issued by the TDP said. The campaign aims to inform citizens about major welfare schemes such as pensions, recruitment of teachers, Thalliki Vandhanam, Anna Canteens, and Deepam-2, create awareness about investments being mobilised and jobs being provided through various projects in the State. The TDP leaders are distributing pamphlets customised for the three regions of Uttarandhra, the other coastal districts and Rayalaseema. These leaflets contain details of the region-specific development programmes, making it easy for the people to understand the progress being achieved. Mr. Lokesh is monitoring the campaign by keeping in touch with the people's representatives, leaders and workers. The campaign is structured in such a way that the Ministers can cover up to 85 constituencies. The houses covered by each worker are being tracked and updated daily on a central dashboard.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister faults YSRCP for power crisis in Andhra Pradesh
Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Monday blamed the YSRCP government for the ongoing infrastructure crisis in the State's power sector. He said that the former administration failed to utilise the Central government schemes and mismanaged the energy sector, resulting in a heavy burden on the people. He along with Minister for Social Welfare Dr. Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy laid the foundation stone of the 33\11 KV substation at Kalluru village in Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district. The substation, sanctioned at a cost of ₹3.80 crore, is part of the Coalition government's efforts to strengthen the power supply network in high-demand areas, the Energy Minister said. Mr. Gottipati also laid the foundation stone for another 33/11 KV substation in Darsi and participated in 'Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu' campaign. He highlighted that the construction of substations is being undertaken to meet the growing electricity consumption needs and announced that 12 substations have been approved across the combined Prakasam district. Reiterating the government's commitment to the welfare of farmers, he said that 75,000 agricultural power connections have already been sanctioned, with ₹2.60 lakh being spent on each connection. He asserted that the Coalition government under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is taking corrective steps to rebuild the power infrastructure that was neglected in the YSRCP regime. The Minister also urged citizens to make use of Central government schemes like PM Suryagarh and PM Kusum. He encouraged households to install rooftop solar panels to reduce electricity bills and ease the load on the conventional power grid. He directed the officials to coordinate with bankers to ensure at least 10,000 Suryagarh connections are facilitated in each constituency. Criticising the YSRCP government, he said that it not only ignored these beneficial schemes but also increased power tariffs nine times, putting a significant burden on the public. 'The Coalition government has not hiked power charges even once since assuming office. The substations are being constructed in rural areas to resolve low voltage issues arising due to high load,' he added. He reaffirmed that the Coalition government is committed to providing 24-hour quality electricity to every household and farming community. He concluded by stating that as long as Chandrababu Naidu is in the office, there is no intention to increase electricity tariffs, and all efforts will be made to restore and strengthen the systems weakened under the previous administration.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TDP will win 100% seats in local body polls, says Nellore Rural MLA
Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy on Monday said that the NDA would win 100% seats in the upcoming local body elections. He was addressing the media along with his brother and TDP leader Kotamreddy Giridhar Reddy at his office in Nellore on Monday (July 14). 'With the collective efforts of Custer In-charges, Co-cluster In-charges, Corporators, Division Presidents, Presidents of TIP-affiliated associations, key leaders and activists, Nellore Rural constituency stood first in the State by completing 'Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu' programme in record 12 days by reaching out to more than 1.27 lakh houses,' the MLA said. The State-wide mass contact programme was aimed at fostering direct engagement of TDP's cadre with the people. Speaking to the party workers who participated in the programme, the MLA said, 'I know the hopes and aspirations of the activists. I have always been a lifelong learner in politics, supporting those who work hard.' Mr. Sridhar Reddy has already completed a slew of development works in the Constituency during a very short period of time and has set a new goal to accomplish a comprehensive development of the Constituency.
