Focusing on SRC sections

Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on the recommendations of the States Re-Organisation Commission. Recommendations of Hyderabad Andhra (Chapter 5 – Section 369 to 374): Section 369– – This chapter considers the future of Telugu speaking areas of the existing state of Hyderabad with particular reference to the demand for creation […]

Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on the recommendations of the States Re-Organisation Commission.

Recommendations of Hyderabad Andhra (Chapter 5 – Section 369 to 374):

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Section 369–

– This chapter considers the future of Telugu speaking areas of the existing state of Hyderabad with particular reference to the demand for creation of  Vishalaandhra.

Section 370 –

– Andhra State was formed on 1st October 1953. The Sri Bagh Pact on the basis of which the Andhra state formed was not fully implemented by the Andhras in the new state and therefore there was a need for substantial examination of situations that may lead to creation of  Vishalaandhra.

Section 371–

This section highlights the advantage of Vishalaandhra state.

1. About 32 million acres land.

2. Large water and power resources.

3. Adequate resources (mineral wealth) and valuable raw-materials.

4. The issue of finding a permanent capital for Andhra can be resolved as Hyderabad is well suited to be the capital of Vishalaandhra.

Section 372 –

– Another advantage of formation of Vishalaandhra will be that the development of Krishna and Godavari rivers will be under unified control.

Section 373 –

Formation of Vishalaandhra will address the issue of scarcity of food grains in Telangana. Telangana in years of scarcity (drought years) has sizable deficiency of food grains. On the other hand, the existing Andhra state has surplus food grains which can be used for Telangana region. Likewise, the existing Andhra state does not have coal mines and the formation of Vishalaandhra will allow Andhra to get their coal supplies from SingareniCollaries. Telangana will be able to save on expenditure it incurs on general administration of Vishalaandhra is formed.

Section 374 –

– The creation of Vishalaandhra is an ideology. A number of individuals and public bodies have passionately supported this ideology. This sentiment is entitled for consideration unless there are strong reasons opposing it.

Case for Telangana(Chapter 6 – Section 375 to 380):

Section 375 –

– The demand for Telangana state cannot be ignored.

Section 376–

– The existing Andhra state is facing financial problems since its formation. In comparison with Telangana, the existing Andhra state has low per capita income. One of the reasons for high per-capita in Telangana is the high land and excise revenues collected which was approximately Rs.5 crore. On this basis, Telangana leaders fear that the unification will result in the use of surplus revenues ofTelangana for the development of Andhra.

Section 377 –

– People of Telangana also fear that the (claims) needs of this area will not receive adequate consideration in Vishalaandhra in future planning and development. For example, there is a fear in Telangana region that the Nandikonda and Kishtapuramprojects which are very important for irrigation in Telangana may be neglected, if Vishalaandhra state is formed as there are other irrigation projects planned for coastal region.

Section 378 –

– Compared to Andhra,Telangana is educationally backward particularly the districts.Due to this reason, people of Telangana fear that they may not get into public services because of their low qualifications. There is also a fear that Telangana people will be unequally placed in relation to people of Andhra and in this partnership Andhra will derive all the advantage immediately.

Section 379 –

– Telangana is financially self-sufficient when compared to Andhra with a current account having an estimate ofRs.17 crore deposits.

Section 380 –

– Other reasons for self – sufficiency of Telangana is the benefits drawn by the Hyderabad state through the implementation of recommendation of the first Finance Commission of 1952 onwards. This indicates that Telangana region will continue to be self-sufficient in the coming years.

To be continued…

By Deepika Reddy

Director, Shikara Academy

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