Key Facts
Palnadu district in-charge Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar distributed subsidised tractors, drip irrigation systems, agricultural equipment, and autorickshaws to beneficiaries under the DRDA-Velugu programme during a visit to Narasaraopet on Sunday. The event also marked the coalition government's second anniversary celebrations.
Details of the Event
The Minister participated in exhibition stalls showcasing the administration's achievements over the past two years. Addressing party workers and beneficiaries, Mr. Ravi Kumar said the coalition government had fulfilled all promises made while in the opposition and was committed to balancing welfare initiatives with economic development. He urged party cadre to take the government's development programmes to the people.
Welfare Measures Highlighted
- The State is spending ₹33,000 crore annually on pensions.
- ₹10,000 crore was transferred in a single day under the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme.
- Over 16,000 posts were filled through the DSC recruitment process to strengthen public education.
Political Context
Criticising YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Minister accused the previous government of stalling the Amaravati capital project and the Polavaram irrigation project. He asserted that no electricity tariff burden had been imposed during the coalition government’s tenure and promised industrial development in Palnadu, including the establishment of two compressed biogas plants and the promotion of horticulture.
District Collector's Remarks
District Collector Kritika Shukla said Palnadu had emerged as the State's top-performing district in implementing Central schemes such as Jal Jeevan Mission and PM Surya Ghar. She said ₹397.46 crore had been credited to the accounts of mothers of 2.64 lakh students under the Talliki Vandanam scheme, while ₹455.43 crore had been extended to 2.4 lakh farmers under Annadata Sukhibhava.
Attendance
Government Chief Whip G.V. Anjaneyulu, Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, MLC Marri Rajasekhar, MLAs Chadalawada Aravinda Babu, Prathipati Pulla Rao, Kanna Lakshminarayana, Julakanti Brahmananda Reddy and Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao attended the event.
FAQ
What schemes were highlighted during the event?
Talliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhava, Jal Jeevan Mission, and PM Surya Ghar were highlighted.
How much was transferred under Talliki Vandanam in Palnadu?
₹397.46 crore was credited to mothers of 2.64 lakh students.
What did the minister say about electricity tariffs?
He asserted that no electricity tariff burden was imposed during the coalition government's tenure.
Source: www.thehindu.com