Anna Canteen opens up in Madhapur, would come up in Manikonda and Kukatpally too
Madhapur: The Anna Canteens, an initiative of the Andhra Pradesh government run by the Telugu Desam Party is now opened in Hyderabad’s Madhapur as well. However, it will be fully operational from the first week of July, 2024.
In Madhapur, it was officially launched by the CBN Forum founder, Xenex Amar at the 100 feet X roads in Madhapur. Speaking to the media after the launch, Amar said that he always wanted to establish one in Madhapur. Further he said, his friends are interested to establish the same in Kukatpally and Manikonda areas as well. “Since we have been living here for more than two decades, we wanted to do something and give it back to the society. We thought of reducing the hunger of needy people. We do not want anyone to be hungry. That is our main motto,”said Amar.
‘Going with basic menu’
Further speaking about the menu, Amar said that they have kept it basic with rice, pappu, sambar and pickle. “Our main aim is to reduce hunger and we went for a basic menu and we want to make sure that people are fed fully.” Anna canteens use to offer meals at a price of Rs.5
The latest development of Anna Canteen in Madhapur took place a day after the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu signed on a file to reopen Anna Canteens. Further steps are being taken in the state of Andhra Pradesh to reopen them across several places.
In the recently concluded elections in Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance along with Jana Sena party, secured a landslide victory. The recently elected officials finished their oath taking ceremonies and are assuming the charge. Several such Anna canteens also to come up in Andhra and would offer food at a reasonable prices to the citizens.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
