Govt Pushes Solar Initiatives for Women’s Empowerment and Tribal Farmers: Bhatti

Rapid Summary

• Indira Solar Girijana Vikasam Scheme: Development of 27,447 acres belonging to 11,785 tribal farmers in Khammam district over three years announced by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
• Solar Power Initiatives:

– 22 villages in Bonakal mandal chosen under the Model Solar Village scheme.
– Women self-help groups to run solar power plants in Yerrupalem (Rajulapalem) and Kallur (Chinakorukondi), generating 2 MW of solar energy under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme.

• Infrastructure Projects:

– ₹180 crore allocated for constructing a cable bridge across the Munneru river.
– Medical college building works underway at a cost of ₹130 crore.

• Tourism development:

– ₹2.50 crore sanctioned for development of Buddhist monuments in Nelakondapalli.
– Proposal submitted for a ₹29-crore ropeway project and related facilities at Khammam Fort.

• Key welfare initiatives also highlighted by Mr.Vikramarka during Independence Day celebrations.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The announcements reflect a focus on lasting development leveraging clean energy while addressing tribal welfare and women empowerment.The incorporation of solar projects aligns with India’s national ambition to expand renewable energy use.However, implementation timelines and execution efficiency will be critical given the scale involved-spanning tribal land utilization, women’s community leadership roles, and infrastructural expansion.

Moreover, continued attention to tourism infrastructure such as at Khammam Fort could boost regional economic activity while preserving cultural heritage. On balance, these programs set forth promising progress but will require transparent oversight and inter-departmental coordination.

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