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New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minister S Savitha lauds Roots Health in Vijayawada for dedicated service to poor
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for BC Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles S Savitha commended the Roots Health Foundation in Vijayawada for its dedicated service to the underprivileged and cancer patients over the past 12 years, describing it as an inspiration to society. Speaking at the Roots Health Service Awards-2025 held at PB Siddhartha College Auditorium, Moghalrajpuram, on Sunday to mark Doctors' Day, the Minister praised the Foundation's sustained efforts in providing quality medical services to a large number of people. She applauded the initiative of honouring 82 doctors who have rendered exceptional medical service during the past decade, calling the gesture a 'positive development' that would encourage further involvement in social service. The Minister recalled witnessing the Foundation's relief work during the Vijayawada floods. Highlighting the government's focus on healthcare, she noted that CM N Chandrababu Naidu has allocated Rs 20,000 crore in the state budget, reiterating his commitment to building an 'Aarogya Andhra' (Healthy Andhra).
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
State Govt extends Rs 50L support to martyr Murali Nayak's family
Puttaparthi: Andhra Pradesh Minister for BC Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles, Y Savithamma, assured continued support to the family of martyr Murali Nayak, who lost his life in Operation Sindhoor. Honoring his supreme sacrifice, the Minister handed over a financial aid cheque of ₹50 lakh to the family on behalf of the state government. Murali Nayak, a brave soldier from Kallithanda village in Gorantla Mandal, was martyred in the recent anti-terror operation. In tribute to his valor, the government has also granted 5 acres of agricultural land and a 6-cent housing plot in Gorantla layout to the bereaved family. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Savithamma stated that a memorial worth ₹14 lakh will be constructed at his burial site, and a CC road from his house to the memorial has been sanctioned. She further announced that the village will be renamed after the martyr, and a statue of Murali Nayak will also be installed soon. Calling his sacrifice a source of pride not just for the district and state, but for the entire nation, the Minister expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the soldier's parents and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the family. She also recalled the visit of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT & Education Minister Nara Lokesh to pay their respects at the martyr's home. She confirmed that the promises made earlier by the alliance government have now been fulfilled.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Wheels of Heritage turn anew: The Maharajor story
NUAPADA: Till two decades back, Maharajor's identity on Nuapada map was of a village where migration for employment was a norm. Today, villagers are giving up migration to earn livelihood from their traditional craft - pottery. Albeit, by shifting to contemporary terracotta designs. It took a pandemic, a helping hand from the state government and willingness of the villagers to bring about the shift. The village is home to 85 families and a majority of them are now dedicated towards transforming it into a hub of terracotta craftsmanship. Located in Bhoden block, Maharajor is home to the Kumbhar or the potters' community. As demand for traditional pottery declined, many had given up the profession. Migration became a necessity. It was only during the Covid-19 pandemic that many of these families returned home. With the pause came a new opportunity - to revisit and revive their own craft. This is when the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts department stepped in. 'We were then conducting awareness camps to make people aware of various training programmes for handicrafts. The potters' families that had returned approached us to know about ways to revive their traditional crafts and if any government schemes could help them do so,' recalled PR Sahu, assistant director of the department. The department decided to help them revive their craft and also, adapt it for today's market. Training began about two years back. Some of the villagers were provided loans to procure electric potters' wheels, reducing physical effort and increasing productivity. The department facilitated regular soil supply and provided hand holding support in marketing their products. The villagers soon started experimenting with new and contemporary products and designs.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Elections to handloom coop bodies before Dasara: Minister Savitha
Vijayawada: Minister for BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles S Savitha on Wednesday announced that elections for handloom cooperative societies will be conducted before Dasara. She stated that health insurance for weavers will soon be implemented. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is prioritising welfare of weavers, and steps are being taken with Central government support to boost handloom product sales. Minister Savitha, along with MLA Adinarayana Reddy, met weavers from across the State here on Wednesday. During the meeting, she sought suggestions and discussed challenges faced by the handloom sector. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Savitha said as promised during elections, 200 units of electricity is being provided free for looms and 500 units for larger looms. Training is being offered for creating new designs, and exhibitions are being organised to facilitate market access for products. She added that mini and mega clusters are being established, and a new textiles policy has been introduced. Referring to the measures to provide financial security to weavers, she said handloom products are purchased through APCO every six months, but henceforth, purchases will be made every three months. As part of employment generation, MSME parks are being established across the state, with priority given to weavers for setting up units, she said. Support is being provided for establishing work sheds, and an additional Rs. 50,000 will be given to weavers for house construction. Chandrababu Naidu will be urged with proposal to establish the NHDC regional office in Vijayawada, currently located in Hyderabad. To further promote handloom clothing, the central and state governments will soon make a decision, mandating that government employees wear handloom clothes one day a week. Similar to the weavers' hall established in Mangalagiri, such halls will be set up in all districts to provide ample work opportunities for weavers. MLA Adinarayana Reddy, Special Chief Secretary of the Handlooms and Textiles Department RP Sisodia also spoke. Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles Rekharani, SERP CEO Vakati Karuna, APCO VC and MD M Vishwa, Padmashali Corporation chairman Abaddayya, Gowda Corporation chairman Veeranki Venkata Gurumurthy, and others also participated.
