Marri Adithya Reddy

Tandur’s red gram harvest is looking weak. Two months ago, several analysts decreased their estimates for Tandur’s red gram crop yields on account of bad weather. Dry spells in the main growing region had turned the crops dry. Despite the little rainfall that offered them some relief, the moisture required during the flowering stage earlier in the year had already sealed their fate.  Red gram is cultivated across 1 lakh acres in the Vikarabad district, of which Tandur alone constitutes half the crop. Well known for its red gram cultivation all over the nation, bad weather isn’t the only aspect that’s causing Tandur’s famous crop to fade away. Earlier, farmers were earning profits by cultivating the crop in hundreds of hectares of land. But according to agricultural experts, farmers lack the scientific approach, technical skill in cultivation and marketing strategy to turn a profit for their produce. The establishment of a red gram board would have boosted their ability in inc

The status of roads, bridges and railways is critical to economic development and public safety. However, for the citizens of Tandur, poorly maintained roadways and traffic congestion have become the new normal.  The busy industrial town has diverse transportation needs but has been on the receiving end of the most negligent care despite receiving plenty of funds. Even after being given a massive Rs. 25 crore for construction and beautification of roads that were supposed to be met with certain specifications, the works which have been carried by the Roads and Buildings department have not met the specified standards. Earlier in the year, 86 cement concrete roads were to be laid in the Tandur mandal, but only 36 could be completed within the allotted timeline — the execution of which was rushed and haphazard. Lack of concern and interest in road safety and maintenance has led to bigger problems like constant traffic congestion. About 500 heavy vehicles hit the roads in