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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
750 ‘Trupti Canteens' in Andhra Pradesh soon
VIJAYAWADA: The State government will set up 750 'Trupti Canteens' across the State to provide affordable, nutritious food while promoting entrepreneurship among urban Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) women, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Principal Secretary Y Suresh Kumar announced on Saturday. He inaugurated one such canteen at Panja Centre in Vijayawada, along with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner HM Dhyana Chandra and Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) Project Director N Tej Bharat. Each Trupti canteen will be managed by members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), with a total cost of Rs 14.5 lakh per unit. SHG women will contribute 75% of the cost, while the remaining 25% will be supported under SARAS. The initiative is aimed at generating a daily income of Rs 10,000–15,000 for the women managing these units. Suresh said the project, which had already seen success in Nellore, is being expanded Statewide under the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. 'This initiative under MEPMA targets training 30,000 urban women to become self-reliant entrepreneurs,' he said, adding that the government plans to economically strengthen 28 lakh DWCRA women in urban areas. MEPMA PD Tej Bharat explained the initiative is rooted in the concept of 'One Family – One Entrepreneur and One Job,' and urged women to seize the opportunity in the food service sector. VMC chief Dhyana Chandra said the canteens offer a wide range of hygienic, protein-rich food to public.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation takes steps to check spread of mosquito-borne diseases
Vijayawada: With the monsoon season approaching, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) is making efforts to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A comprehensive action plan is being rolled out across the city to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and spread public awareness. As part of the initiative, the VMC has declared a month-long awareness campaign under the banner of 'Malaria Masotsavalu' (Malaria month celebrations). Commissioner HM Dhyana Chandra emphasised the importance of early prevention and community involvement. "During the rainy season, stagnant water becomes a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. Hence, we're initiating mass awareness campaigns through posters and pamphlets in every ward secretariat to educate the public," he said. The commissioner also announced that every Friday will be observed as a 'Dry Day', urging citizens to regularly check and clear out potential mosquito-breeding containers such as flower pots, refrigerator trays, unused tyres, and old buckets. Biologist Surya Kumar stated that all major storm-water drains in the city have already been cleared in preparation for the rains. "We are deploying rapid response teams to clear waterlogging after rains and will use drones to spray anti-larval chemicals in hard-to-reach areas," he added, noting that focused attention is being given to the city's three main irrigation canals, which are often clogged with wastes. Chief medical and health officer Dr Gopalakrishna Nayak announced that frequent fever surveys will be conducted during June, July, and August. "These surveys will help us identify and monitor outbreaks of malaria, dengue, and typhoid, and take immediate preventive actions," he said.
