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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Srikakulam Uddanam cashew bags national ODOP award; farmers seek MSP boost
SRIKAKULAM: Uddanam cashew has been selected for the prestigious national award under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative for 2025. The recognition comes as part of the Centre's efforts to promote region-specific products, enhance economic growth and boost local employment. The official communication reached the district administration on Monday. Srikakulam Collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar and District Horticulture Officer Ratnala Varaprasada Rao will receive the award at a ceremony in New Delhi on July 14. Uddanam, located in the Srikakulam district, is renowned for cashew cultivation across Palasa, Vajrapukotturu, Mandasa, Sompeta, Kaviti, Kanchili and Itchapuram mandals. Cashew is grown on over 1 lakh acres, and numerous processing units operate in the region. Over 1.05 lakh families are directly or indirectly dependent on cashew farming and processing. Known for its high-quality nuts and dal, the region supplies nearly 3,000 kg of cashew dal daily for the preparation of Laddu Prasadam at the Tirumala temple in Tirupati. Farmers, supported by the horticulture department and agricultural scientists, are using hybrid varieties and modern techniques. They are now urging the government to fix a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 16,000 per 80 kg bag of raw cashew nuts to ensure sustainability. A Central team visited Uddanam in February to inspect farms and units before recommending the award. Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu hailed it as a collective success of officials, farmers, and processing unit owners. Representatives of the Cashew Farmers' Association said the recognition will boost the sector's morale. Horticulture Officer Ratnala Varaprasada Rao said the award reflects the farmers' adoption of scientific and mechanised methods in cashew production.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Srikalahasti MLA fulfils election promise on birthday
Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy has fulfilled a promise made by him ahead of the general elections to build a bridge across the Telugu Ganga canal. On the occasion of his birthday on Thursday, Mr. Reddy formally conducted the 'Bhumi Puja' and laid the foundation stone for the bridge at Kallipudi village, in Thottambedu mandal. In fact, the MLA had announced the adoption of the Kallipudi village and the bridge. Local residents, who attended the ceremony, expressed delight as the new bridge would significantly ease their travel woes, particularly improving access to the burial ground located on the other side of the canal. Mr. Sudheer Reddy, accompanied by his wife Rishita Reddy, offered prayers at the famed Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam on the occasion and personally distributed 'Laddu Prasadam' to the visiting devotees. Meanwhile, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh called the MLA and extended his wishes on the occasion. It may be recalled that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the MLA's father and former Minister Bojjala Gopalakrishna Reddy were also friends since their college days.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Ensure success of Penchalakona Brahmotsavams: Anam
Nellore: The Coordination Committee meeting headed by Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy on Saturday has stressed the need for coordination between various departments for making Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmotsavams success. The nine-day event will be held from May 8 to 14 at Penchalakona village of Rapur mandal. The Committee also decided to provide Laddu Prasadam to devotees at free of cost on the occasion of Garuda Seva and Kalyanostavam. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Anam informed that for the first time, it was decided to provide Laddu Prasadam to devotees on Bangaru Garuda Seva and Kalyanam. He instructed the officials to provide drinking water, buttermilk, milk and biscuits to children waiting in queues. Anam ordered police officials to install CCTV cameras and head count mission and Command Control Center to avoid any untoward incidents during the event. Fire department officials were directed to make fire engine services available round-the-clock, to organise medical camps at temple premises and to keep ORS packets ready to distribute to devotees. Venkatagiri MLA Kurugondla Ramakrishna and others were present.
India Today
02-05-2025
- India Today
Tirupati temple board launches WhatsApp-based system for pilgrims' feedback
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has launched a new WhatsApp-based feedback system aimed at streamlining how feedback is collected from pilgrims visiting Tirumala and Tirupati. The digital initiative is designed to enhance transparency, service quality, and overall devotee satisfaction across temple services and can now submit their feedback by scanning QR codes displayed at multiple locations throughout Tirumala and Tirupati. Once scanned, the QR code directs users to a WhatsApp interface, where they are guided through a simple, step-by-step feedback submission will be asked to enter their name, select a service category; such as Anna Prasadam, Cleanliness, Kalyan Katta, Laddu Prasadam, Luggage, Rooms, Q-Line, or Overall Experience and choose the feedback format: either a text message or a video upload. They can then rate the service as 'Good', 'Average/Could Be Better', or 'Not Good', and provide additional comments up to 600 characters or upload a supporting video. Upon submission, users will receive a confirmation message stating, 'Your feedback has been recorded successfully. Thank you for the valuable feedback.'TTD management has assured that all feedback will be reviewed carefully and necessary steps will be taken to resolve issues and upgrade services where needed. The system is part of TTD's ongoing commitment to ensuring a spiritually enriching and seamless experience for by Disha Maloo IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
