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Hans India
12-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Tirupati Collector leads by example in P-4 initiative
Tirupati: Settingan inspiring example of compassionate governance, Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has adopted five 'Bangaru Kutumbalu' (Golden Families) under the Andhra Pradesh government's prestigious P-4 (People's Participation for Progress & Prosperity) initiative, with the goal of bringing meaningful and lasting change to their lives. As part of this initiative, the Collector adopted four families from Nakkala Colony near Tiruchanur and one family from Daminedu. The adopted families include those of S Savithramma and Elumalai family, Vedavalli, Vijaya Shanti, Vishnu Anita, Gangothri and Babu family, Ambika, Nandu, Veerabhadra and Chinnathambi family, Balaram, Anita, Karpaswamy, Gandhi, and Santhi family, and Vijaya Santhi, Babu, Dhanush and Yogi family from Daminedu. On Friday, the families met with Dr Venkateswar and expressed their heartfelt gratitude for his support and assurance of assistance. The Collector pledged to extend all necessary help to improve their economic conditions, health, education and employment opportunities. He stated that their welfare would be ensured through coordinated efforts involving various government welfare departments, along with his personal support. Highlighting the broader goal of the initiative, the Collector encouraged government officials, elected representatives and social workers to adopt at least one family as part of their social responsibility. 'If everyone takes up this responsibility, it will significantly contribute to rural development,' he said. Dr Venkateswar added that the programme aims to establish direct connections between the administration and the public, ensuring active and inclusive implementation of developmental initiatives. Recently, the Collector said that the P4 survey identified 80,331 low-income families as 'Bangaru Kutumbalu', and guidelines have been issued to promote their adoption by mentors through coordination with municipal commissioners and MPDOs.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Prakasam District Collector Thameem Ansariya to mentor Golden Families under P4 Programme
ONGOLE: Prakasam District Collector A Thameem Ansariya on Thursday announced that she would adopt and mentor bonded labour-free families in the district under the P4 Programme, reaffirming her commitment to social empowerment. She said during a video conference review meeting with sub-Collectors, RDOs, municipal commissioners, and mandal-level officers on the progress of the 'P4 – Programme for Poverty-free and Productive Families' and the identification of Bangaru Kutumbaalu (Golden Families) and their Margadarsis (Mentors). The Collector said the government launched the P4 initiative as part of its 'Vision 2047' plan to achieve a poverty-free State. She directed officials to expedite the identification of Golden Families and their mentors, and to complete the process by August 15. 'We have identified about 74,000 Golden Families in the district. Officers must identify Margadarsis for them from among NRIs, wealthy individuals, institutions, organisations or corporates,' she said. The Collector urged officials to promptly upload family and mentor data, said mentoring by individuals or organisations is unlimited, and successors must continue support. She will review progress weekly.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Naidu inaugurates Vision Action Plan Units in 26 districts, 175 constituencies in A.P.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the establishment of Vision Action Plan Unit offices at all district and constituency levels marks a formal launch of the 'Swarna Andhra 2047' vision. Until now, MLAs had no dedicated government office at the constituency level, and that gap has now been filled through these units. Each unit will be staffed with a team of nine members, and ₹10 lakh has been allocated per office for its operations, he said. Addressing MPs, MLAs, Collectors, and officials during a virtual inauguration from the State Secretariat, the Chief Minister called on them to drive the implementation of this vision forward. This initiative is a valuable opportunity for MLAs. The public representatives can make citizens active participants in the transformation journey, he said. Mr. Naidu said that 'Talli Ki Vandanam' programme will be launched this month and free bus travel scheme for women from August 15. 'Our goal is to ensure 15 lakh Golden Families are adopted by mentors by August 15. A referral system will be introduced, and officials who facilitate more mentor-families will be rewarded,' he said. Focus on services sector MSME parks will be set up in each constituency and Ratan Tata Hubs in Amaravati. The government is focusing heavily on the services sector. As incomes grow, more welfare schemes can be implemented. Technology is being integrated into governance, which should be rooted in a humanitarian outlook, the Chief Minister said. Mr. Naidu interacted via video conference with public representatives and officials across the 26 districts and 175 constituencies. He assured that each Vision Action Plan Unit will function in full capacity with proper funding and staffing. Each Constituency Vision Action Plan Unit will be chaired by the local MLA. A Special Officer will serve as the Executive Vice-Chairperson. Other members will include the local MLC, Municipal/Urban Panchayat Chairperson, RDO/Sub-Collector, Tahsildar, MPDO, and Municipal Commissioner. The MPDO will act as the Convener. CM praises Union Minister Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, who participated in the Vision Action Plan launch, announced that he would adopt 10 Golden Families under the P4 – Zero Poverty initiative. Mr. Naidu appreciated his commitment and urged other public representatives to follow suit and become mentors. Ministers, MLAs, Collectors, and senior officials also took part in the event.
