Tadepalli/Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Vaddera mining lease allocation with a 15% quota for Vaddera societies and a 50% concession in seigniorage charges, fulfilling a key pre-election promise. Minister Nara Lokesh had earlier assured this support, and the coalition government has now implemented it.
Minister S. Savita stated that the government is focused on delivering results rather than making promises. She said the decision will provide financial stability and long-term opportunities for the Vaddera community.
New Vaddera Societies and Welfare Measures
The Minister announced that new Vaddera societies will be formed across the state to strengthen the community economically. She said the initiative aims to help Vadderas become entrepreneurs.
Highlighting other welfare measures, she said:
- Financial aid for fishermen increased from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000
- Controversial GO 217 cancelled
- Free electricity for handloom workers from April 1
- Free power for barber (Nayi Brahmin) salons increased to 200 units
- Honorarium for temple barbers raised to ₹25,000
She also noted that over ₹51,000 crore has been allocated in the budget for Backward Classes welfare.
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Community Thanks Govt, Performs Milk Abhishekam
Members of the Vaddera community, led by Corporation Chairman Malle Eshwara Rao, met the Minister in Tadepalli and expressed gratitude for the decision.
They thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for supporting their community.
In a symbolic gesture, milk abhishekam was performed on the portraits of the leaders. Floral tributes were also paid to freedom fighter Vadde Obanna, whose birth anniversary will now be celebrated as a state festival.
