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Hans India
6 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Hospitals and welfare hostels to be developed with CSR funds
Visakhapatnam: District collector MN Harendhira Prasad directed the officials concerned to submit proposals for development works to be taken in hospitals and welfare hostels across the district. Speaking at a meeting held with superintendents of various hospitals, officials from education and welfare department and college principals here on Tuesday, he directed the officials to provide better services to the people and that basic needs required for the institutions and hospitals should be identified and brought to his notice. The officials were instructed to submit reports related to critical services. The DM&HO, KGH Administrator, chest, mental care, eye hospital, Victoria, ENT, RCD Hospital superintendents reported various issues to the collector. They requested the District Collector to provide labs, ramps and drinking water facilities. Requirements of hydraulic operation tables, LED lights, elevators, power backup system, CCTV cameras, roads, parking sheds, RO plants, and modern medical equipment were highlighted on the occasion. Later, officials of the primary and higher education department, welfare department explained their requirements to Harendhira Prasad. They requested that special tutors should be appointed to train and teach the students on basics in the hostels. Also, the requirement of a playground was brought to the fore. Addressing their concerns, the collector assured that meeting halls, toilets, and extra classrooms, CCTVs in girls' hostels, roti-makers for a few hostels will be provided. Repair works need to be carried out in a few Anganwadi centres, he underlined. Responding to their issues, the collector mentioned that immediate assistance will be provided for essential services. Special focus would be paid to provide basic facilities in hospitals and hostels with the support of CSR funds from various companies, he said. He instructed the KGH Administrator to allocate one of their ambulances to the ENT hospital at the earliest. Further, Harendhira Prasad mentioned that steps will be taken to construct and make a working women's hostel available for the convenience of PG students in Chest, ENT Hospital and Government Hospital for Mental Care. He informed that proposed additional dialysis units in KGH would be facilitated soon. The proposals related to the utilisation of CSR funds and development works were reviewed in detail. The collector directed the medical officials to participate in achieving the Swarnandhra Vision @ 2047 goal.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
People urged to cultivate simple habits for a meaningful change
Visakhapatnam: As growing plastic menace has become a serious environmental and public health concern, district administration is exploring ways to exert influence on people to switch to planet-friendly alternatives. Underlining the need to unite for a common cause and contributing to the state government's ambitious 'Swarnandhra–Swachh Andhra' campaign, Visakhapatnam District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad called upon people to avoid using plastic supplies and switch to eco-friendly alternatives. At an awareness programme organised by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation at the RRR centre in Yendada on Saturday, he appealed to people to come together to make Visakhapatnam a plastic-free city. Speaking at the event, the District Collector stated that the state government is organising Swarnandhra–Swachh Andhra campaign across the state on the third Saturday of every month to spread awareness. He exhorted the people of Visakhapatnam to extend their support by eliminating single-use plastic from the households and adopting planet-friendly alternatives. He emphasised that single-use plastic items used on a day-to-day basis are clogging drains and causing stagnation, resulting in diseases. 'Sanitation workers are risking their lives daily to remove plastic waste from blocked drains. As plastic waste enters aquatic food chains, they not only impact marine life but also affect human health through seafood consumption, leading to several health concerns, including cancer,' Harendhira Prasad explained. As alternatives to single-use plastic, he recommended paper bags, cloth bags, jute bags, steel, glass, ceramic plates, cups, containers, and reusable water bottles. He appealed to the public to bring in a meaningful change by cultivating simple daily habits. An awareness poster highlighting the message 'let's end plastic pollution together' was released on the occasion. The awareness programme was organised in the presence of GVMC Additional Commissioners DV Ramana Murthy and SS Varma, chief medical officer ENV Naresh Kumar and ward corporator L Apparao. In recognition of Visakhapatnam's achievement of securing the first position under Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar special category, the Collector felicitated sanitation workers and representatives of NGOs for their dedicated efforts. Stalls promoting earth-friendly products were displayed on the occasion. Cleanliness drive In order to build a healthier environment and as part of 'Swarnandhra–Swachh Andhra campaign,' Anakapalli district police initiated a cleanliness drive in the district police station, parking space, etc., Following the instructions of Anakapalli district Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, Additional SP M Deva Prasad led the cleanliness drive that saw participation of police officials. 'The onus of building awareness about cleanliness and leading a plastic-free life rests on the police and it should be made a way of life,' the Additional SP emphasised. Inspectors Bala Surya Rao, Lakshmi, Anjibabu participated.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Shun plastic and use eco-friendly products, urges Collector
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad on Saturday urged the citizens to strictly avoid plastic items and only use eco-friendly alternatives to protect the environment. He also stressed on the need for collective efforts to fight against plastic ban. The Collector attended 'Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra' programme organised by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) at the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) centre at Yendada Junction. Speaking at the programme, Mr. Prasad said that the government has been organising 'Swachh Andhra - Swarna Andhra' programmes across the State every third Saturday of the month to raise awareness on cleanliness. He called on citizens to support this cause in large numbers by not using single-use plastics and switch to environment-friendly alternatives. 'Single-use plastic waste often clogs drains and water bodies, leading to serious health risks during the rainy season. Sanitation workers risk their lives to remove plastic waste from drains every day. Plastics entering the ocean are consumed by fish, which eventually enter human consumption and may lead to severe diseases such as cancer,' he said. He urged the public to use alternatives like paper, cloth, jute bags, steel and glass utensils, ceramic plates and cups, and reusable water bottles. He also administered a 'Swachh Andhra Pledge' against plastic and released an awareness poster titled 'Let's End Plastic Pollution Together'. Corporator Lodagala Apparao, GVMC Additional Commissioner D.V. Ramana Murthy, Chief Medical Officer Dr. E.N.V. Naresh Kumar and others attended. Sanitation workers and NGO representatives who contributed significantly helping the city win 'Safaimitra Surakshit Sheher' award were felicitated. He later visited various stalls showcasing eco-friendly alternatives and applauded their efforts.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Make government offices plastic-free zones, Vizag Collector tells officials
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad has directed the officials to take the necessary steps to transform all government offices into plastic-free zones. The Collector on Friday conducted a video conference with the officials from various government departments, ahead of the 'Swarnandhra–Swachh Andhra' programme, which is scheduled to be conducted on July 19. During the meeting, Mr. Prasad stressed the need to gradually phase out the single-use plastic items by implementing strict practices. Highlighting the environmental damage caused by the single-use plastic, including water and air pollution, the Collector called for awareness on the issue. He urged the officials to participate with commitment in achieving a cleaner Andhra Pradesh. He said that cleanliness drives should be conducted at all government and private offices, educational institutions, temples, churches, mosques, parks, bus and railway stations, hostels, hospitals, Anganwadi centres and industrial areas on the third Saturday every month. Mr. Prasad stressed the need for maintaining cleanliness in tourist spots. Officials were instructed to submit photographs and reports related to the cleanliness activities conducted in their respective offices and areas.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- The Hindu
Officials review preparations for ‘Giri Pradakshina' festival in Visakhapatnam on July 9
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad has directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements for the upcoming Giri Pradakshina, the annual festival of Simhachalam Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, scheduled on July 9. He stressed on ensuring a smooth experience for the lakhs of devotees expected to take part in the event without any inconvenience. He along with and Police Commissioner Shankabratha Bagchi, Joint Collector Ashok Mayur and officials from the Revenue Department and Simhachalam Devasthanam, inspected the 32-kilometre trek route on Tuesday. Later, a review meeting was held at the Collectorate to discuss important aspects including traffic management, queue lines, police bandobast, public address systems and security checkposts. The Collector issued strict instructions to prevent any stampede-like situations and stressed the need for complete police bandobast. Keeping in view of the large number of devotees, he directed the authorities to make proper arrangements for adequate number of toilets, drinking water, sanitation workers, street lighting, and medical camps. In addition to bio-toilets, he asked officials to ensure devotees utilise facilities at Kalyana Mandapams and schools along the trek route. He also proposed setting up holding points for pilgrims to rest during the journey. Mr. Harendhira Prasad instructed officials to deploy swimmers at Appughar Beach, where many devotees take a holy dip. He also ordered the closure of liquor outlets along the trek path on July 9 and 10. Mr Harendhira Prasad said that they will also make use of a special app for devotees to request medical or other urgent assistance. He also mentioned that the 'Astram' app would be used by the police for real-time traffic monitoring. Meanwhile, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, along with officials from GVMC and the Simhachalam Devasthanam, conducted an inspection of the Giri Pradakshina route. He instructed Chief City Planner Prabhakar Rao and Engineering Department officials to intensify pending road development and widening works, particularly along the stretch from Narasimha Nagar through Lakshmi Nagar to Gopalapatnam, including the Hanumanthawaka Junction.
