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Hans India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Prepare proposals for abolition of NALA Act: Cabinet sub-panel
VIJAYAWADA: The Cabinet sub-committee for introducing reforms in Revenue department directed the officials to prepare proposals for abolition of NALA Act. The Cabinet committee led by Minister for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad, Minister Payyavula Keshav and Minister P Narayana met at the Secretariat on Wednesday and discussed on the NALA Act. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Finance Payyavula Keshav said that the officials were asked to prepare draft proposals for abolition of NALA Act. He said for using agricultural land for other purposes, people are forced to make rounds to different offices and after noticing the problems of people, Chief Minister Chadnrababu Naidu announced abolition of NALA Act during thea Collectors' conference. The Minister said officials were asked to prepare proposals to make the procedure easy in which people who are developing ventures and utilising the agricultural land for other purposes can get land transformation by paying necessary tax without making rounds to offices. He said based on the complaints of people, the State government decided to abolish NALA Act and reduce land tax. The Minister said the issue will be discussed in the cabinet meeting to be held on June 19.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt sets record with large-scale pension distribution at the doorstep
Gotkuru (Anantapur district): Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav participated in the pension distribution drive under the NTR Bharosa Scheme in Gotkuru village, Kuderu Mandal, on Saturday. The Minister accompanied by district Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V visited the homes of beneficiaries and personally handed over pensions. Speaking on the occasion, Keshav highlighted that the State government is distributing pensions on the 1st of every month, or a day earlier if it falls on a Sunday, ensuring timely support to the needy. The distribution is conducted at beneficiaries' doorsteps, with participation from top-level leaders including Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu down to village-level functionaries. He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh is the only State in India implementing pension distribution on such a massive scale, covering nearly 60 lakh beneficiaries with monthly pensions ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 15,000. Despite severe financial burdens and outstanding dues exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore, the government remains committed to fulfilling its promises. Minister Keshav assured that schemes like Annadata Sukhibhava (for farmers) and Thalliki Vandanam (educational support for children) will be implemented soon. He criticized the previous government for pushing the State into financial distress and hailed Chief Minister Naidu's leadership for steering Andhra Pradesh back on track through welfare and economic reforms. District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar stated that Rs 124 crore is being distributed to 2,77,834 pensioners across the district. Since June 1st falls on a Sunday, the distribution was conducted a day earlier, ensuring smooth and timely delivery. Other officials present included RDO Keshava Naidu, DRDA PD Shailaja, Tahsildar Mahboob Basha, and MPDO Kullayi Swamy.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Six ministers review arrangements for TDP's maiden Mahanadu in Kadapa
With the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) deciding to hold its annual conclave 'Mahanadu' in Kadapa from May 27 to 29, the party's functionaries in various levels have swung into action to make it a success. The party has held its Mahanadu at various places over the past forty years of its existence, and this time around, the Kadapa district unit has been tasked with organising the conclave. Notably, the party won a majority of seats in the undivided Kadapa during the general elections held last year, thus gaining strength in the district, which was a bastion of the YSR family for four decades. Six Cabinet ministers, V. Anitha (Home), Payyavula Keshav (Finance), B.C. Janardhan Reddy (Roads and Buildings), A. Satya Prasad (Revenue), S. Savitha (Handloom and Textiles) and Nimmala Rama Naidu (Water Resources), along with TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao, politburo member R. Srinivasa Reddy, Member of Parliament (Chittoor) Daggumalla Prasada Rao and former ministers N. Amarnatha Reddy and Devineni Umamaheswara Rao participated in a meeting held to review the arrangements on Sunday (May 18). Just like the annual procedure, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, on the first day, will file his nomination for the post of the national president of the party, set to be unanimously approved the second day. The party will discuss challenges and issues pertaining to the development of the State and the party's role to overcome them. Several resolutions would be passed on the third day after deliberations. Mr. Srinivasa Reddy, who is also the president of the party's district unit, explained to the media the arrangements made at the venue in Pabbapuram in Chintakommadinne mandal of the district. 'Several committees have been formed and the responsibilities have been entrusted to leaders at various levels. It is now time for action for the party functionaries to ensure arrangements for the lakhs of party workers who will attend the annual conclave', he said.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister offers silk robes to Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy
Uravakonda: A spart of the Brahmotsavams of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Penn Ahobilam near Uravakonda mandal, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented silk robes to the deity on behalf of the State government. He offered special prayers and had darshan of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Later, he took part in the sacred palanquin procession and the Madugu Teru Rathotsavam, carrying the deity's palanquin as part of the traditional festivities. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav carrying silk cloths to offer to the deity at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Penn Ahobilam on Saturday
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
All set for Naidu's visit to Uravakonda today
Anantapur: Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes, and Legislative Affairs, Payyavula Keshav, has directed officials to expedite and strengthen arrangements for the upcoming visit of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. On Thursday, the Minister visited Chayapuram village in Vajrakarur mandal, Uravakonda constituency, where a helipad is being set up along with widening works of the HNSS canal and preparations for a public meeting. He reviewed the progress of the arrangements and inquired with officials about the precautions being taken to ensure smooth execution. Speaking on the occasion, Keshav said that Naidu is scheduled to visit on Friday to inspect the canal widening works under the Handri-Neeva project. He emphasized that all necessary preparations must be completed without any shortcomings or disruptions. He instructed officials to immediately complete the works related to the helipad, the HNSS canal, and the public stage setup. Special attention must be paid to ensuring public convenience and well-organized vehicle parking facilities. The minister insisted on completing all arrangements immediately to ensure the success of the Chief Minister's visit. Officials from the CMO, various district departments, and other stakeholders participated in the inspection.
