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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
World Bank and ADB delegates attend CRDA's orientation programme in Amaravati
A delegation of the World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited various construction sites in Amaravati and participated in an orientation programme organised by the A.P. Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) on environmental and social safeguards, health and safety of workers, and other aspects related to the capital city construction, at its head office here on Thursday (June 19, 2025). CRDA Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand explained the steps taken for environment protection in Amaravati during the construction stage and safety of workers, facilities being provided at workplaces, welfare programmes being implemented for the residents of Amaravati, skill development programmes, and employment generation. 'No child labour' Also, he emphasised that the construction of Amaravati was being done in strict compliance with gender equality norms and devoid of child labour. Mr. Praveen Chand threw light on the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) through which the issues raised by farmers and residents of the capital were being dealt with. WB senior social development specialists Bayana Venkata Rao and Ranjan Verma, and the ADB team discussed the process of assessment of environmental and social systems in Amaravati, and the resettlement action plan. They gave an overview of the mandates of WB and the ADB in the Amaravati project, and the importance of environmental and social welfare activities. Joseph, senior environmental specialist, and Damanjeet Singh Minhas, environmental safeguards adviser, from the WB and ADB, explained the social safeguards to be implemented by the contractors, environment protection measures and safety protocols to be followed in the event of untoward incidents. CRDA and Amaravati Development Corporation Limited officials, including chief engineers Ch. Dhanunjaya, N. Srinivasulu and M. Prabhakar Rao, superintending engineer R. Hanumanth Reddy, divisional engineer P. Venkateswarlu, and executive engineer K. Srinivasa Rao were present.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
APCRDA offers quick solutions to many issues raised by Amaravati farmers on Grievance Day
In a proactive step towards addressing the concerns of farmers and agricultural workers in the Amaravati capital region, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) conducted a Grievance Day at its Tulluru office on Friday. The event witnessed the direct intervention of APCRDA Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand, who ensured immediate redressal of several complaints. During the session, farmers from across the capital region presented their issues to the Additional Commissioner, who instructed officials to resolve the complaints on the spot wherever possible. One of the major issues raised pertained to land-related problems, especially those concerning Lanka lands. Responding to these, the Additional Commissioner stated that necessary action would be taken in accordance with directions from the Guntur District Collector. Several farmers also reported technical glitches in the GIS portal related to the allocation of returnable plots. Taking prompt action, Praveen Chand resolved the issue instantly. Officers from various departments within the APCRDA participated in the session and managed to provide solutions to a majority of the 23 complaints received, right at the venue. The remaining matters were delegated for swift resolution, with clear instructions from the Additional Commissioner to avoid any delays. He emphasised that grievance redressal should be prompt and effective, urging farmers to make full use of the weekly Grievance Day held every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The complaints received this week included 22 related to land matters and one pertaining to social welfare.
