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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
17 civic bodies to be declared plastic-free by October: AP Chief Secretary Vijayanand
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary K Vijayanand revealed that appropriate steps are being taken to make all government offices in the State plastic-free. He held a video conference with Collectors and officials of related departments from the Secretariat on Thursday, discussing issues such as Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation, Swarnandhra, Swachhandra, MSME parks, and Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana. Speaking on the occasion, the CS said that steps are being taken to control single-use plastic items in a phased manner. By next October, 17 municipal corporations will be declared plastic-free. He added that steps will be taken to ban plastic items in all government offices across the State. Vijayanand said that the government has launched the Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation programme with the noble goal of eradicating poverty and eliminating economic inequalities in society. The government has set a target of adopting 15 lakh Bangaru Kutumbalu in the State by August 15 under this initiative. He instructed Collectors to pay special attention to the successful implementation of Swarnandhra P-4. He also mentioned that 1,027 villages have been selected under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, of which 765 villages have already been declared model villages under the Village Development Plan (VDP). Regarding MSME Parks, Vijayanand said it is a Centrally sponsored scheme implemented with World Bank financial assistance. He directed Collectors to take appropriate steps in its implementation.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Efforts on to make govt offices plastic-free: CS
Vijayawada: Chief secretary K Vijayanand announced that the state government is taking decisive steps to make all government offices plastic-free. During a video conference with district collectors and officials on Thursday, he discussed key initiatives, including the Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation, Swachhandhra, MSME parks, Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, and population management. Vijayanand stressed a phased approach to control single-use plastics, with a goal to declare all 17 municipal corporations plastic-free by October. He directed officials to ban plastic items in government offices statewide and launch extensive public awareness campaigns about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics, particularly air and water pollution. He urged district collectors to engage plastic manufacturers to ensure compliance and promote eco-friendly alternatives. The Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation, aimed at eradicating poverty and reducing economic disparities, was a key focus. The government has set a target to adopt 15 lakh Bangaru Kutumbams (golden families) by August 15. So far, 19.17 lakh Bangaru Kutumbams have been identified, with 5.2 lakh adopted by Margadarshis (mentors). Vijayanand stressed maintaining high standards in identifying families and mentors, urging collectors to ensure the program's success by encouraging financially capable Margadarshis to participate. On population management, Vijayanand described the population as an asset and highlighted the recent draft population policy. He instructed collectors to follow the policy's calendar of events to implement effective measures. Under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, 1,027 villages have been selected as model villages, with 765 already declared under the Village Development Plan (VDP). The chief secretary directed collectors to expedite efforts to declare the remaining 262 villages as model villages. Each model village will receive a Rs 20 lakh gap-filling grant from the central government for infrastructure development, supplemented by additional funds through convergence, potentially reaching Rs 80 lakh per village. Collectors were urged to prioritise these efforts to enhance rural infrastructure. The chief secretary also discussed the MSME Parks and RAMP (Rising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme, a centrally-sponsored scheme supported by the World Bank. He instructed collectors to ensure its effective implementation and promote circular economy clusters to foster sustainable industrial growth. Additionally, the conference explored the use of AI chatbot technology to enhance government employee efficiency, signaling a move toward digital innovation in governance. These initiatives reflect the state's commitment to environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development, with district collectors tasked to drive their successful execution.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
17 Municipal Corporations will be declared as plastic-free by next October, says CS
Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has said that steps are being taken to declare 17 Municipal Corporations as plastic-free corporations by next October and the drive is also under way in all government offices. During a video-conference with District Collectors on the implementation of various programmes on Thursday, Mr. Vijayanand said awareness should be created about the harm posed by single-use plastic items, and called upon the manufacturers to pay due attention to curb the menace. He said the government has launched the Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation program for eradicating poverty and eliminating economic inequalities in the society, and that the Collectors should strive to make it a success. Also, he stressed the need for proper implementation of the population policy, the draft of which was released a few days ago, given the consideration of population by the government as an asset. Adarsh Gram Yojana Mr. Vijayanand said that 1,027 villages have been selected under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, of which 765 have already been declared as model villages as per the Village Development Plans. He directed the Collectors to work towards declaring the remaining 262 villages as model villages at the earliest. The Central government would provide ₹20 lakh as a gap-filling grant to each selected village for the creation of infrastructure. Drawing attention to the Rising and Accelerating MSME Performance program, the Chief Secretary said it was a World Bank-supported Centrally Sponsored Scheme and Collectors should make it a success.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
TRANSCO to invest Rs 12k crore to meet growing power demand
Top APTRANSCO officials, including JMD Kirthi Chekuri, Director Grid AKV Bhaskar, Director Technical J Venkateswara Rao, and Director Finance NV Ramana Murthy attended the meeting. Vijayanand stressed adherence to timelines, especially in industrial corridors and urban clusters. He called for daily field-level monitoring, weekly progress reviews, and coordination with district authorities to speed up execution. He placed special emphasis on projects in the APCRDA region and insisted on third-party quality checks and audits to maintain safety and construction standards. Among the recently commissioned projects are a Bus Reactor for Reactive Power Management and a 220kV double circuit line between Gunadala and Nunna substations, using monopoles to boost system reliability. Ongoing efforts include ICT capacity expansion, construction of new substations, and line diversions in the capital region. Tenders have also been floated for 31 new projects worth Rs 3,614 crore. Vijayanand reaffirmed the commitment of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar to building a future-ready transmission network. CE Projects T Sudeevan Kumar and SEs P Ramachandra Prasad and K Bindu were present.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Andhra govt pushes for timely completion of Rs 12K cr power grid projects
Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Thursday directed officials to speed up transmission projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore aimed at strengthening the power grid and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply across the state. As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the transmission network and ensure reliable electricity supply, the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) is executing projects that include seven commissioned works worth over Rs 155 crore and 62 ongoing project works valued at nearly Rs 8,000 crore. Similarly, five newly awarded projects worth nearly Rs 363 crore, and 31 upcoming works estimated at around Rs 3,500 crore are being executed. "To strengthen the power transmission network in order to meet the rising electricity demand and ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply to all categories of consumers, APTRANSCO is undertaking transmission projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore," said Vijayanand in an official release. He instructed officials to focus on critical works to support uninterrupted and quality power supply across the southern state. The chief secretary reviewed the status of projects in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Kadapa zones, and instructed officials to prioritise high-demand areas while directing them to submit weekly progress reports, and conduct third-party quality checks. He further directed that special attention be given to projects in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) region and emphasised close coordination with district administrations for smooth field-level execution. APTRANSCO Joint Managing Director (JMD) Kirthi Chekuri and Director Grid AKV Bhaskar informed the chief secretary that recently commissioned works include 220kV lines and bus reactors to improve system capacity. Other officials informed Vijayanand that tenders are being floated for 31 upcoming projects and 62 works are progressing under strict monitoring. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
