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The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Reading's many merits highlighted at celebration
Letters should be turned into weapons of knowledge, Alappuzha district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari has said. Inaugurating the district-level celebration of Reading Day and Reading Week observance at S.N. College, Cherthala, on Thursday, Ms. Rajeshwari said that reading opens up a new world to the reader. 'Reading is essential to becoming a better human being. This is a time when choices related to knowledge are of great importance. If we choose the right books, we can become responsible citizens,' she said while recalling how reading had transformed her own life. She urged the younger generation to understand the value of reading and to read at least one book every month. Govt. projects Ms. Rajeshwari said the State government had launched projects to promote reading and education. 'Through the Literacy Mission, many people have stepped into the world of education. Similarly, institutions like the Kudumbashree Mission have helped bring to light the hidden creative talents of many women. While there are concerns that the younger generation is drifting away from the world of reading, the recent acceptance and appreciation received by the works of young writers like Akhil P. Dharmajan offer much hope,' she added. V.T.'s case Writer K. Rekha, who was the chief guest at the function, said that reading not only enhances linguistic abilities but also fosters scientific awareness, and that language plays a crucial role in shaping human character. 'There is no age limit for reading. It was in his thirties that V.T. Bhattathiripad entered the world of letters. The insights he gained from reading helped rewrite the destiny of an entire society,' she said. Interacting with the audience, the writer emphasised that the Malayalam language was not dying. She, however, pointed out that the overuse of mobile phones and social media was distancing the younger generation from reading books. Kanjikuzhy block panchayat president V.G. Mohanan presided. Additional District Magistrate Asha C. Abraham, S.N. College, Cherthala Principal T.P. Bindu and others attended the function.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Micro job fair for cluster comprising Cherthala municipality and Thycattusserry, Pattanakkad block panchayats held
As part of the State government's Vijnana Keralam project, a micro job fair was organised for the cluster comprising Cherthala municipality and Thycattusserry and Pattanakkad block panchayats on Saturday. It was inaugurated by Alappuzha district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Cherthala. A total of 1,080 jobseekers participated in the fair. Several vacancies in 20 companies were made available for the job aspirants. In addition to seven counters set up for those who had registered in advance, three spot registration counters and one Digital Workforce Management System portal registration counter were also arranged. The micro job fairs are being organised as a follow-up to the mega job fair held at the district level. Officials said that similar job fairs would be conducted in other parts of the district in the coming months. Cherthala municipal chairperson Sherly Bharghavan presided.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Alappuzha district panchayat begins distribution of Manuratna paddy seeds under Vithu Gramam project
The Alappuzha district panchayat has begun distributing Manuratna paddy seeds produced under its Vithu Gramam project to paddy polders. In the initial phase, 4,500 kg of seeds have been distributed to two paddy polders – Anjuttampadam and Ilayidam Thuruth in Punnapra North grama panchayat. The local body launched the project to address the shortage of high-quality paddy seeds in the district. Officials said that farmers participating in the registered seed production initiative in Nooranad grama panchayat had cultivated the Manuratna variety. 'This is the first time a local self-government institution in the State has launched a project to produce and process paddy seeds on such a large scale. A total of 33,000 kgs of seeds have been collected and processed. In addition to Manuratna, seeds of the Uma variety are also being collected for distribution,' said an official. After collection, the seeds underwent quality testing before being processed and packed in accordance with the guidelines set by the Agriculture department. The activities are being coordinated under the aegis of the District Farm at Arunoottimangalam. The Warehousing Corporation's godown at Haripad is being used for processing and storage. Key challenges One of the major challenges faced by paddy farmers in the district is the shortage of quality seeds. The district panchayat launched the project by including it in the 2024-25 annual plan. The seed distribution began at a time when farmers were preparing fields for the second (additional) crop season. The seed distribution was inaugurated by Alappuzha district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari in a function held on Friday. District panchayat development standing committee chairperson Binu Isaac Raju presided. District panchayat health and education standing committee standing chairperson M.V. Priya, district panchayat welfare standing committee chairperson T.S. Thaha, district panchayat members P.S. Shaji, V. Uthaman, A. Shobha, Hemalatha, K.G. Santhosh, Sajimol Francis and others attended.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
‘Oru Thai Nadaam' drive launched in Alappuzha
The Haritha Keralam Mission has launched its 'Oru Thai Nadaam' (sapling planting) drive in Alappuzha. The initiative aims at planting one crore saplings across the State by September 30. The district-level inauguration of the campaign was held earlier this week on the Komalapuram Spinning Mill premises. The event was inaugurated by Alappuzha district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari. As part of the campaign, saplings of various species, suitable for the region and facing the threat of extinction, will be planted in various local bodies across the district through initiatives like Pachathuruth, Ormathuruth and afforestation drives. In addition to the saplings provided by the Forest department, those required for creating Pachathuruths will be sourced from nurseries under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and other local places. The plantation drive will also be carried out in areas declared as green streets and green towns under the Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign. Officials said 17 new Pachathuruths had already been established on 149 cents of land in the district. In the coming days, saplings will be planted at various sites under 63 local self-government institutions, including the premises of government and private institutions, public spaces, vacant plots in urban areas, school campuses and office compounds. Various organisations, employees, and students will also take part in the campaign, said an official.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
World Environment Day celebrated in Alappuzha
A district-level programme organised under the aegis of the Suchitwa Mission in connection with the World Environment Day was held at the Alappuzha district panchayat on Thursday. It was inaugurated by district panchayat president K.G. Rajeshwari. On the occasion, 65 aerobic bins installed in schools were made operational. Ms. Rajeshwari, District Collector Alex Varghese, and others planted saplings on the Collectorate compound. Suchitwa Mission district coordinator K.G. Babu, assistant coordinator Mohammed Kunju Asan and others attended.
