Joint Ventures Allowed for Vijayawada & Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Tenders

Sep 22, 2025 | 541 Views

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has announced that Joint Ventures (JVs) will be allowed to participate in the Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Metro Rail civil work tenders. Managing Director N. P. Ramakrishna Reddy confirmed the decision through a press release from the APMRC office in Amaravati. As part of Phase-1, APMRC has invited international tenders for 40% of the civil works, covering 46.23 km in Visakhapatnam and 38 km in Vijayawada. The decision to allow JVs was taken after several contracting firms attending the pre-bid meeting requested more flexibility, including smaller work packages and the option to participate as joint ventures. Responding to these requests, APMRC decided to permit a maximum of three companies to form a JV and submit bids together. This is expected to increase competition and participation from more companies. However, authorities clarified that they will not divide the works into smaller packages, as completing both projects by 2028 within budget remains a priority. The last date for submission of tenders is set for October 10 for Visakhapatnam Metro and October 14 for Vijayawada Metro. This decision follows a review of other metro projects across India and aims to ensure timely completion without escalating costs.

Andhra Pradesh Aims for Garbage-Free State – Minister P. Narayana

Sep 18, 2025 | 534 Views

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana announced that the state is committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into a garbage-free state. Participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva program in Vijayawada’s KP Nagar, the minister highlighted that the government is adopting innovative methods to achieve the vision of Swachh Andhra and Swachh Bharat. He urged citizens to actively participate in maintaining cleanliness and public hygiene. The minister stated that the state will soon call for tenders under AMRUT 2.0, which will ensure that every household receives clean drinking water through tap connections within the next two years. Despite inheriting financial challenges from the previous government, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has prioritized urban development while simultaneously addressing public welfare through flagship “Super 6” schemes. Highlighting the government’s efforts, Narayana noted that nearly 83 lakh tonnes of accumulated garbage from previous years has already been cleared, with the remaining waste to be removed in the coming days. He stressed that the state is also planning to establish six new waste-to-energy plants to ensure effective solid waste management. The minister further pointed out that cities in countries like Japan and Singapore have set high benchmarks in cleanliness and that Andhra Pradesh is moving in the same direction. The government is also focusing on clean water supply, efficient waste management, smooth roads, and improved urban infrastructure to match public expectations.

Film Permissions Made Easier in Telangana – FDC Chairman Dil Raju

Sep 16, 2025 | 501 Views

Hyderabad, September 15: Telangana is set to become a more film-friendly state with the launch of a dedicated online platform, “Films in Telangana”, aimed at simplifying permissions related to film shooting, theatre operations, and other industry requirements. The initiative will allow national and international filmmakers to access all necessary approvals through a single-window system. At a workshop held at Tourism Plaza, Begumpet, Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) Chairman Dil Raju, FDC Managing Director C.H. Priyanka, Tourism Corporation MD Valluru Kranti, senior officials, and representatives of the film industry discussed the framework of this new portal. Dil Raju emphasized that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is fully supporting the growth of the film industry, and this opportunity must be utilized by filmmakers and stakeholders. The portal will provide end-to-end information, from shooting locations and required permissions from different departments to technical crew availability and hospitality options in Hyderabad and other cities across the state. In addition, the government is working on digitizing the process for issuing B-Form licenses for cinema theatre operations, which until now were issued manually by local authorities. Soon, these will also be made available online through coordination with the Home Department. Dil Raju stated that such a facility is being implemented for the first time in Telangana, making the state more attractive for filmmakers. Once the portal is fully developed, it will be officially launched by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.

CM Revanth Reddy Assures Full Support to Flood-Hit Families in Kamareddy

Sep 05, 2025 | 445 Views

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited flood-affected areas in Kamareddy district, assuring that the government will provide full support and compensation to those impacted. Calling it the worst flood in nearly 100 years, the CM said officials had minimized loss of life by acting quickly and coordinating across departments. He personally inspected damaged roads, submerged colonies, and farmlands, while announcing immediate relief for affected families, including ₹11,500 compensation to 100 households in GR Colony. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a comprehensive flood damage assessment within five days, ensure compensation for farmers whose crops were destroyed, and provide financial aid to households and livestock owners who suffered losses. He emphasized permanent solutions to prevent future disasters, instructing authorities to prepare plans for rebuilding damaged bridges and exploring bridge-cum-barrage or check dam models. He also promised new housing under Indiramma Housing Scheme for families who lost their homes. Revanth Reddy stressed that leaders must stand by people during crises, highlighting the swift efforts of ministers, MLAs, and local authorities who worked together with irrigation, revenue, police, and R&B departments to rescue and rehabilitate residents. He also announced that CSR funds from local industries would be mobilized to aid recovery and assured that Kamareddy’s development will be on par with Kodangal. Accompanying ministers and senior leaders, including Sitakka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, and PCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, praised the coordinated response that saved hundreds of lives. Government advisor Shabbir Ali noted that over 300 people were rescued during flash floods, while local representatives expressed gratitude for the CM’s timely visit and promised long-term measures to prevent recurrence of such devastation.

CM Revanth Reddy Calls for Higher Standards in Education, Mandatory Facial Recognition for Students and Staff

Sep 02, 2025 | 601 Views

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to raise quality benchmarks in education across schools, colleges, and universities. Reviewing the education department’s functioning, he emphasized that facial recognition attendance must be made mandatory for both students and teaching staff to ensure transparency and discipline, particularly in professional institutions. He also stressed the need to prioritize sports in every educational institution, even suggesting the appointment of physical education trainers on a contract basis where necessary. The Chief Minister further instructed that all construction works—such as classrooms, kitchens, toilets, and boundary walls for educational institutions—should come under a single authority for better accountability. He said the Education and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (EWIDC) would oversee all such works, including the Young India Integrated Residential Schools. He added that engineering and other required staff should be deputed to the corporation immediately for speedy execution. Revanth Reddy also directed that midday meal payments be cleared through a green channel without delays, container kitchens with solar panels be prioritized, and sanitation facilities in women’s colleges and girls’ schools be completed quickly. He urged the immediate release of pending sanitation bills under Amma Adarsha schools and instructed that women counselors be appointed in welfare residential schools to guide girl students. Highlighting that more than 90% of students in government institutions belong to BC, SC, ST, and minority communities, the Chief Minister stressed that public spending on education should be treated as an investment, not an expense. He said Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka had requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt education loans, including those for Young India Integrated Residential Schools, from the FRBM borrowing limits.