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The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. reaches out to crisis-hit Totapuri mango and cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh
In a major market intervention measure aimed at mitigating the crisis that is plaguing the mango farmers, the Government of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday permitted the Director of Horticulture & Sericulture (DoH&S) to procure 6.50 lakh tonnes of the Totapuri variety for the current season to provide the growers a remunerative price. It was stated in G.O. issued by Agriculture & Cooperation Department ex officio Special Chief Secretary B. Rajasekhar, that the move would help the farmers in sustaining mango cultivation in the combined Chittoor district, and preventing distress sales. A sum of ₹260 crore had been sanctioned as the government support price, at the rate of ₹4 per kg, in compliance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SoP). The government also permitted the DoH&S to procure nearly 2,977 tonnes of unsold cocoa beans as per the SoP for the current season, and sanctioned ₹14.89 crore, at the rate of ₹50 per kg, as the support price from the Price Stabilisation Fund vide G.O This was in response to complaints by the cocoa farmers that they were deprived of remunerative prices, and a request by them to implement international cocoa price to their beans.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 500 dogs vaccinated at NTR vet hospital on World Zoonosis Day
Special Chief Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, B. Rajasekhar on Sunday highlighted the need for timely vaccination of domestic animals, maintaining hygiene and responsible pet ownership to prevent the transmission of diseases from animals to humans. Speaking at an awareness programme and a free rabies vaccination camp, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry, at NTR Veterinary Super Speciality Hospital (NTR VSSH) to mark World Zoonoses Day, Mr. Rajasekhar spoke elaborately about the significant impact of zoonotic diseases on human health. Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao said adopting the 'One Health' approach was crucial in the fight against zoonotic diseases. He called for coordinated efforts in maintaining the health of animals, humans and the environment for effective control of zoonoses. Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, T. Damodara Naidu said the free rabies vaccination camp would benefit many pet owners and animal caregivers. He said though rabies was a fatal disease for humans, it was entirely preventable. A total of 520 dogs, both pet and stray, were administered free anti-rabies vaccination at the camp. The event was organised under the supervision of the Joint Director of NTR VSSH P. Prem Chand, Deputy Directors K. Srinivasa Rao, K.R. Subramanyeswar and K. Ramesh Babu along with other veterinary officers, para-veterinary staff and support personnel were present.
