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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Rythu Bharosa: ₹6,405 crore deposited in four days
Government has disbursed ₹6,405 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme within four days of the programme's launch by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Fulfilling the promise made by the CM to deposit ₹9,000 crore in nine days, the Finance Department has been releasing funds daily, based on the lists provided by the Agriculture Department. As of Thursday evening, 62.47 lakh farmers across Telangana have received the assistance and the funds have been directly credited to the accounts of farmers with holdings of less than five acres. The Rythu Bharosa scheme has covered a total of 1.06 crore acres so far. The distribution includes 24.22 lakh farmers with less than one acre, 17.02 lakh farmers with less than two acres, 10.45 lakh farmers with less than three acres, 6.33 lakh farmers with less than four acres and 4.43 lakh farmers with less than five acres. The Agriculture Department assured that remaining farmers will also receive assistance in the coming days.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CM requests Union Govt. to sanction permissions for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II at the earliest
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has requested the Union Urban Affairs Ministry to sanction permissions for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II at the earliest. The Chief Minister made the request to Union Urban Development Minister Manoharlal Khattar on Thursday. Mr. Revanth Reddy, who is on a visit to New Delhi, called on Mr. Khattar at his residence this afternoon. He briefed the Union Minister about the rapid development witnessed in Greater Hyderabad and said operationalisation of Metro rail phase-II spanning 76.4 km was of utmost importance for further accelerating it. The State Government had accordingly decided to take up the second phase of the project as a joint venture with the Central Government with an estimated ₹24,269 crore. He said putting in place Metro phase-II project would reduce traffic congestion and ensure faster travel thereby, contributing to sustained development of the city. The State Government had submitted revised detailed project report pertaining to the metro phase-II incorporating the suggestions made by the Union Urban Development Ministry and requested Mr. Khattar to extend his cooperation in securing speedy permissions from the Ministries concerned.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana partners with Tony Blair institute for implementation of Telangana Rising vision
The State Government has entered into a partnership with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBIGC) for the Telangana Rising vision and its implementation. The TBIGC was started by United Kingdom former Prime Minister Tony Blair with the objective of assisting world leaders develop a vision, design strategies and convert them into actionable programmes. A letter of intent was exchanged between the State Government and TBIGC during a meeting of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with Mr. Tony Blair in New Delhi on Thursday. During the hour-long interaction, the Chief Minister explained about the key elements of Telangana Rising 2047 that was set to be unveiled on December 9, coinciding with the second anniversary of the Congress Government. He explained that priority would be given to social and economic development of various sections like farmers, youth and women as well as the overall improvement of human development indicators. Mr. Reddy highlighted the new concept of micro-planning using the lens of core urban, peri-urban and rural zones planned as part of Telangana Rising vision. Mr. Blair said that the entire agenda of development would be achieved through sustainability principles. He was particularly keen on knowing about the flagship initiatives like Bharat Future City, Young India Skills University and Young India Sports University.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TG seeks NOC from Jal Shakti Ministry and A.P. for utilisation of 1,500 tmc ft in Godavari and Krishna
The Telangana Government has sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Union Jal Shakti Ministry and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh allowing it to utilise 1,000 tmc ft of Godavari and 500 tmc ft of Krishna water. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil to ensure that the Central Government gives its consent for the NOC allowing Telangana to utilise 1,500 tmc ft water as it would suffice to realise the goal of irrigating 1.5 crore acres of land. 'We have no objection if the Centre examines the clearances for projects proposed by Andhra Pradesh after allocating 1,500 tmc ft water from the two rivers,' the Chief Minister told the Union Minister. He termed as inappropriate the Centre's attitude in responding speedily to the projects proposed by the neighbouring State and neglecting Telangana's projects. This would give scope for apprehensions between the two States that could in turn lead to problematic situations, he said, seeking the Union Minister's cooperation in according clearances to Palamuru-Rangareddy, Tummidihatti and Sammakka-Sarakka projects at the earliest. Funds for Musi project The Centre should consider granting funds for the Musi rejuvenation project proposed by the Telangana Government on the lines of similar projects taken up on Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who briefed reporters after the meeting, said that the Jal Shakti Minister responded positively to the State's request. Mr. Patil told the Chief Minister and the Irrigation Minister that the Centre was yet to receive the detailed project report pertaining to the Godavari-Banakacharla project. The Union Minister also assured the State delegation that he would take the initiative in convening the meeting of the Apex Council headed by him and comprising the Chief Ministers of the two Telugu States as members soon.
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana CM and Irrigation Minister seek Centre's intervention in stalling Godavari-Banakacharla project works by Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy sought the intervention of the Central Government and Jal Shakti Ministry in stalling the Godavari-Banakacharla project — proposed by Andhra Pradesh — which is detrimental to the interests of Telangana. They requested the Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil to reject the Pre Feasibility Report submitted by the Andhra Pradesh Government on Godavari-Banakacharla project as it is against the interests of Telangana. The latter was committed to raise the issue in all available platforms for an amicable resolution, they told Mr. Patil informing that the State would not desist to approach the Supreme Court if the Centre did not respond positively to its request. The Chief Minister and Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy called on the Jal Shakti Minister on Thursday (June 19, 2025) and explained him about the adverse impact of the proposed project. They informed the Minister that Andhra Pradesh proposed the project in violation of the order of Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) 1980 and A.P. Reorganisation Act 2014. People of Telangana, especially farmers, were concerned about the manner in which the Union Finance and Environment Ministries behaved in respect of the Godavari-Banakacharla project, they said in the more than one hour meeting. Andhra Pradesh claimed that Banakacharla project was taken up on the flood waters of Godavari while the GWDT-1980 had ruled out scope for surplus and flood waters. The Reorganisation Act mandated that either of the two States should inform about proposed irrigation projects to the river management board, central water commission (CWC) and the Apex Council headed by the Jal Shakti Minister with Chief Ministers of the two States as members. The neighbouring State, however, set aside the norms and was going ahead with the project works. The Chief Minister and the Irrigation Minister took strong objection to claims of the neighbouring State, which ignored the prevailing norms and was claiming that the project was based on the flood waters. Andhra Pradesh was going ahead with Purushottapatnam, Venkatanagaram, Pattiseema, Chintalpudi and other lift irrigation projects under Polavaram without obtaining any clearances from the Technical Advisory Committee under the CWC. Though the Telangana government had raised several objections relating to change in the Polavaram design and the works without obtaining environmental clearances, the neighbouring State did not stop the works. Reminding that Polavaram was a national project, they urged Mr. Patil to intervene and ensure that Andhra Pradesh did not violate the set procedures. They told the Minister that if the neighbouring State was firm on flood waters in Godavari river, it could utilise the central funds for Inchampally-Nagarjunasagar link project for diversion of water to Penna basin. 'We are ready for discussion in this regard,' they said. Ensure speedy pronouncement of KWDT-II verdict Mr. Revanth Reddy and Mr. Uttam Kumar Reddy requested the Union Minister to ensure that Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II delivers its verdict at the earliest and asserted that the government would not compromise on the interests of Telangana under any circumstances.
