Agriculture - Andhra · PDF fileAgriculture n ‚Free Power ... n Sanction of 180 Lift Irrigation Schemes with an estimate of Rs.677 crores. ... n Provision of IT facilities and teaching

Agriculturen �Free Power Supply� � A historic decision to help the poor farmers.

n Waiver of power bill arrears prior to May 2004 up to Rs.1200 crores.

n Free domestic power for the poor upto single bulb consumption.

n �Rajiv Electrification� for the remote villages.

n High voltage power supply in 7 districts to ensure supply of quality power.

n No revision of domestic power tariff for the last three years.

n Supply of seeds on subsidy for farmers.

n Agricultural loans from banks for leaseholders also.

n Reduction of interest rates on agricultural loans.

n Agricultural scientists extending counseling at the doorsteps of farmers.

n �Polam Badi� (Field School) to train farmers in enhancing the nutrients of

crops while reducing the utilization of water and pesticides.

n �Crop Insurance Scheme�, with village as one unit, on pilot basis in 5 districts.

n Financial package to families of farmers who have committed suicides.

n Getting the prices of Monsanto BT cottonseeds lowered through legal battle.

n Encouragement to �SRI� paddy cultivation, which yields more with less water

utilization.

n �Adarsha Rythu� scheme to guide farmers through selected model farmers.

n �Seed Village� programme to avoid the scarcity of seeds.

n �Rythu Bandhu� programme to enable farmers to store their produce and

avail of loans.

Major Milestones

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My missionTo make Andhra PradeshAnnapurna of India and IT hub of the world

n Launch of �Agriculture Technology Mission� for the comprehensive

development of agriculture sector.

Jala Yagnamn Release of water under Vamshadhaara (Boddepalli Rajagopala Rao) project

in Srikakulam district

n Release of water under �Janjhavathi Rubber Dam� in Vizianagaram district

as part of Jala Yagnam.

n Release of water under Thaadipudi in West Godavari district.

n Release of water under Pushkara project in East Godavari district.

n Inauguration of SRSP second phase for Telangana districts.

n Inauguration of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (Alimineti Madhava Reddy) project

in Nalgonda district.

n Inauguration of Guru Raghavendra project in Kurnool district.

n Inauguration of Brahmamsagar project in Kadapa district as part of Telugu

Ganga.

(Completion of these 8 Irrigation Projects along with some medium and minor

irrigation projects in the last three years as part of Jala Yagnam ensures supply

of irrigation water to more than 12 lakhs acres).

n New Rehabilitation Package to protect interests of the evacuees under the

projects.

n Plan to develop Flood Banks to permanently solve the problem of floods of

river Godavari.

n Renovation of all village tanks under �INDIRAMMA� as part of development

of irrigation water resources.

My beliefWhen your vision is on the target,

obstacles are surmountable

n A historic project wise open debate for 40 weeks on the

allegations of corruption in Jala Yagnam.

n Sanction of 180 Lift Irrigation Schemes with an estimate of Rs.677 crores.

n Establishment of �Agricultural Technology Mission� for the comprehensive

development of agriculture in the state.

Information Technologyn Enhancement of Software exports from Rs.5,000 crores to Rs.18,000 crores

occupying the first place in the country.

n Unlimited encouragement to new IT companies under the new ITC policy:

�AP Invest� launched to promote new investments.

n Stage set for the establishment of prestigious �Fab City�.

n Expansion of IT sector to the Tier-2 cities like Vishakhapatnam, Warangal

and Kakinada; Plan for 7 IT Clustors on the Outer Ring Road at Hyderabad.

n �Rajiv Internet Village� Scheme to take the IT benefits to villages.

n Enhancement of employment opportunities to the engineering graduates

through establishment of �Jawahar Knowledge Centres�. (Employment

realization for 1 lakh people in IT sector in the last three years).

n Preparation of IT Trainers through �Jawahar Capacity Building Centres�

n Provision of IT facilities and teaching at Social Welfare hostels.

n Establishment of �21st Century Gurukulas� to enable graduates of rural

background compete with those from urban areas.

n Expansion of �Jawahar Knowledge Centres� to degree colleges to ensure

50,000 people get employment in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.

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My inspirationMrs Indira Gandhi, who strove for uplift ofmasses and India�s global image

n Steps to set up Broad Band Network to make facilities like Internet Telephone

available to villages also.

n Implementation of e-Procurement system to avoid irregularities in filing

tenders.

n �OMCAP� � Official Placement cell to help those who want employment in

foreign countries.

n Steps to set up Centres of IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology)

at Baasara, Nuzvid and Idupulapaaya.

Industriesn New Infrastructure investment policy with the lowest power tariff (Rs.2.95

a Unit).

n Apache-Adidas Footwear SEZ in Nellore district.

n Preparations to establish leather garments and leather furniture industries

in Nellore district.

n Preparations to establish spinning mills extensively in Guntur and Nellore

districts to ensure jobs to thousands of unemployed.

n Preparations to establish Textile-Garment Parks in Chittoor and Ananthapur

districts.

n Steps to see the Apparel Park of Brandix group established in

Vishakhapatnam district.

n Jawahar Farma City at Vishakhapatnam.

n Steps to establish Textile-Garment industries at Nacharam, Hyderabad.

n Stage set to establish Gitanjali Jewelry industry in Rangareddy district.

My hatredTimidity to face obstacles on

road to progress

n Approval from the Government of India for establishment of 27 SEZs in

the state.

n Revival of 8 sick cooperative sugar factories.

n Financial help of Rs.2200 crores from the central government through

NABARD as a result of the efforts made by the state government to rejuvenate

Cooperative Credit Societies.

n New Infrastructure Corporation and Infrastructure Authority for developing

infrastructure facilities. (Steps to establish Natural Gas Grid).

n Formulation of a specific policy to see that the natural gas available in the

state is used for only domestic needs.

n Abolishing the Slab System (Entertainment Tax) to give a new lease of life

to the Telugu Cinema industry, which was in doldrums; Enhancement of

maintenance to theatres and subsidy to new films.

n Concessions in Entertainment Tax to encourage the construction of Multiplex

theatres in the state.

Educationn Achieved Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) campus at Hyderabad.

n Sanction for Indian Institute of technology (IIT) for Andhra Pradesh.

n Yogi Vemana University (Kadapa Dt), Telangana University (Nizamabad Dt),

Aadikavi Nannayya University (Rajahmundry) and Nalgonda University

(Nalgonda Dt).

n Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University at Tirupathi.

n Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (TTD) at Tirupathi.

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My approachTo uphold true democratic spirit throughdecentralization of administration

n Sanctions for new Government Engineering Colleges at Hyderabad,

Karimanagar and Vizianagaram.

n Steps to set up Horticulture University at Tadepalligudem.

n Setting up of Kasturba Girls Residential Schools where the illiteracy rate in

girls is high.

n �Badi Baata� programme to see the child labour go to schools.

n �Chaduvula Talli� programme to inculcate awareness and improve literacy

among SC and ST girls to ensure drop in infant mortality rate.

n Setting up of 11,000 Balika Mandals to educate the adolescent girls (between

11 and 18 years of age) dropped out of schools.

n Steps to set up Public Schools in districts to inculcate high educational

standards among the rural students.

n Comprehensive Five years PG courses in four universities to develop

competent human resources to meet the needs of the industries.

Medicinen Steps to upgrade the status of Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences and

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences to that of AIIMS.

n Setting up of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (Teaching Hospital)

in Kadapa district with Rs.125 crores.

n Construction of ultra modern hospital with Rs.110 crores at

Vishakhapatnam.

n Steps to establish Medical Colleges in Adilabad, Prakasham and Srikakulam

districts.

My dislikeAutocrats who assume all powers contrary

to the spirit of democracy

n Construction of own buildings for 147 Primary Health

Centers in the state.

n Free heart surgeries to the children under the age of 12. (Setting up of Chief

Minister�s Child Relief Fund)

n Revolutionary changes in sanction and quantum of relief from the Chief

Minister Relief Fund to those undergone emergency surgeries (Facility of

immediate help).

n Waiver of user charges for the poor at government hospitals.

n �Arogya Sri�, a historic insurance scheme to ensure health insurance even

to the poor. (This scheme is first of its kind in the country).

n Free conveyance by ambulances for rural pregnant women to the maternity

centers through �Maatha Shishu Rakshak� programme.

n �Janani Suraksha� scheme to provide cash incentives to those rural women

who deliver at government maternity centers or other hospitals.

n Girl Child Protection Scheme with insurance coverage for Rs.1 lakh so that

the parents do not feel the girl child as burden.

n Exhaustive campaign to prevent AIDS through the programme �ASHA�.

n �Baala Sahayoga� to help the children afflicted by AIDS.

Women Empowerment � Rural Welfaren Implementation of a programme with Rs.500 crores for the development

of roads in the villages.

n Implementation of drainage system in the villages with a loan of Rs.113

crores from HUDCO.

n Assistance for women with loans at Ps.25 interest (Paavala Vaddi) through

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My likeTo work with a team spirit instead of beingobsessed with self-projection

�Indira Kranthi Patham� to empower women financially. (This scheme is

first of its kind in the country).

n Encouraging women Self Help Groups to take up marketing of agricultural

produce. (SHGs already handled marketing in the last two seasons).

n Historical turning point in the construction of houses for the weaker sections

(Enhancement of construction from 4 lakh houses a year to 20 lakh houses

a year).

n Steps to construct houses for the middle class through �Rajiv Swagruha�

scheme.

n Enhancement of pensions for the aged, destitute women and disabled from

Rs.75 to Rs.200 a month. Enhancement of number of pensions and issuance

of orders to ensure payment of pensions duly in every month.

n New programme to pay pensions to those affected with Fluorosis.

n Fluoride-free drinking water supply scheme in Nalgonda district.

n Implementation of National Employment Guarantee Scheme in 13 districts.

n Implementation of �INDIRAMMA� (Integrated Development of Rural And

Model Municipal Areas) to provide all basic infrastructure in a span of three

years.

n Issuance of new ration cards for all the eligible utilizing IRIS Technology.

Urban Developmentn New taps for the urban poor at Rs.1200 only (spread over 12 equal monthly

installments).

n Development of roads in urban areas with Rs.700 crores.

My intoleranceHypocrisy to mesmerize the gullible masses

n �Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission� (JNURM)

for the development of municipalities.

n Setting up of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport near Hyderabad as part

of creating infrastructure.

n Initiative for development of airports at Kadapa, Warangal, Rajahmundry

and Vijayawada.

n MMTS Phase-2 to improve public transport system for the citizens of the

twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

n Formation of �Greater Hyderabad� merging 9 municipalities for greater

development.

n Cabinet approval for construction of Metro Railway in Greater Hyderabad.

n Steps to develop Vishakhapatnam as �Greater Vishakha� for better

development.

BC, SC Welfaren Ban on (adulterated) Toddy sales in the twin cities.

n Sanction of pensions for the helpless aged weavers.

n Distribution of 25 Kgs of rice to the families of weavers in distress.

n Setting up of a committee on the welfare of the families of weavers;

Implementation of a package on the recommendations of the committee.

n Sheep Insurance Scheme for the benefit of those who rear sheep.

n �Rajiv Abyudaya Yojana� to ensure economic development of backward

classes who depend on their family professions.

n Enhancement of mess charges by 25% for the students of backward classes

in hostels.

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My loveTelugu culture & Indian heritage in everythought and action

n Housing for the fishermen affected by Tsunami; Housing to all the fishermen

in the coastal line.

n Sanction of special hostels for dalit girls; Preparations to construct own

buildings with Rs.70 crores for the hostels now on rent.

n Sanction of four new Sessions Courts to try the atrocities on SCs and STs.

n Decision to waive interest burden on dues to SC Corporation.

n Steps for setting up Primary Health Centers and Sub centers in tribal areas.

n Setting up of a separate department for the development of remote areas.

n Steps to provide infrastructure with financial help from NABARD in the

remote areas of 18 districts.

n Transfer of management of Mini Hydel Projects in the Agency areas to

women groups to empower the tribal women.

n Distribution of land to the tune of 4 lakh acres to the poorest of the poor

and the poor, in three phases.

n Implementation of �Indira Prabha� with the help of NABARD to develop

uncultivable lands assigned to the poor long back.

n �Bhoo Yagna� with an amendment to the relevant revenue Act (to get assigned

lands liberated from the clutches of encroachers and make use of them for

the benefit of the poor).

n Devolution of functions of nine departments to the Panchayatraj Institutions.

n Appointment of Revenue Secretaries for Panchayats.

n �Bhoo Bahrathi�- Comprehensive land Information System.

n Issuance of orders allocating lands for construction of houses for various

employees associations in districts.

My convictionThere is no power greater than love to win

hearts of fellow human beings

n �Safar�- a new safety policy to avoid accidents in road

transportation.

n �Rajiv Village Busses� for the benefit of people in remote rural areas.

Minorities & Youthn �Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad Education Loans� for the poor Muslim minority

students.

n Urdu as second official language in two more districts (Nalgonda and

Karimnagar)

n Special budget of Rs.1 crore to provide computer training for the orphaned

Muslim boys and girls who are learning Arabic at Madarasas.

n Special component plan for the economic development of minorities in

Hyderabad and Kurnool districts where their population density is high.

n Committed efforts to implement 5% reservations for the Muslim minorities.

n Sanction of permanent buildings with Rs.5 crores for the Minority Polytechnic

Colleges at Guntur, Kurnool and Vikarabad.

n �Rajiv Yuvashakti� scheme to provide self-employment for the unemployed

youth.

n �Marpu�- a programme to train and encourage the youth to bag employment

opportunities in services sector.

Many moren Cleansing of Kolleru Lake, which is submerging the lands under cultivation

due to vast encroachments.

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My admirationFor those who love motherland even if theyare beyond seven seas

n First state to implement VAT (Value Added Tax).

n Incentives for implementation of Telugu as the Official language.

n Establishment of the State Human Rights Commission.

n First state to implement �Right to Information Act�.

n Implementation of the recommendations of Pay Revision Commission for

the government employees.

n Formation of a special department for the promotion of Bio diesel plantation

and artificial rains.

n �Rajiv Palle Baata�- a face to face programme of the Chief Minister with the

rural people to inspire the official machinery in solving the problems of

villages.

n �Rajiv Nagara Baata�- a face to face programme of the Chief Minister with

the urban people to inspire the official machinery in solving the problems

of urban areas.

n �Praja Patham� � a programme that takes the government machinery to

the doorsteps of the people during summer to redress their problems.

n Sanction of US Consulate with Visa facility at Hyderabad.

n Visit of Mr. George Bush, the President of USA to Andhra Pradesh; Face to

face with the farmers and rural women and Appreciation for economic

development of the state.

My hobbyTo spend quality time with family which

sustains me in public service

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Just a few of many Firstsin three years

n Highest growth rate in IT exports (Rs 5000 Cr to Rs 18,000 Cr )

n Unprecedented employment (One lakh jobs in IT sector)

n Expansion of IT to Tier II cities

n Fab City

n Leather, Jewelry and Garments parks

n Jawahar Pharma city

n No hike in domestic power tariff

n Lowest industrial power tariff (Rs 2.95 for unit)

n Free power to all poor farmers

n BITS (Pilani) brought to AP

n First International Airport in AP (To become operational by 2008)

n Longest Outer Ring Road in AP

n Natural Gas Grid in formation

n US consulate at Hyderabad (To function from Mar 2008)

n 12 Lakh acres provided irrigation (Part of Jalayagnam to irrigate 69 LAcs)

n Six new universities set up

n IIT sanctioned

n Rajiv institute of medical sciences (super specialty hospital by Govt)

n Three new medical colleges

n Free heart surgeries for children (Above 6000 poor kids benefited)

n Free Heath insurance for all poor (Pilot scheme launched in 3 Dts.)

n New life to Telugu cinema (Slab system was abolished & new subsidieswere introduced)

n Loans to women on lowest interest rate (Ps 25 per Rs 100)

n First to have introduced Right to Info Act