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Hans India
6 days ago
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Pawan's vision fuels India's first ‘Smart Central Kitchen' in Kadapa
Kadapa: YSR Kadapa district launched India's inaugural Smart Central Kitchen as part of the revamped Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme. The facility, set up at the municipal high School in Kadapa city, was made possible with personal support from Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan and the leadership of district collector Dr Cherukuri Sridhar. This state-of-the-art kitchen is designed to serve nearly 2,200 students across 12 government schools with meals that are nutritious, hygienic, and tasty. The facility boasts hotel-grade infrastructure, automated cooking systems, dedicated spaces for vegetable cutting and grinding, proper storage, and waste management. A mobile app has been introduced to monitor both kitchen operations and food delivery, while the kitchen itself runs on methane gas generated from food waste. Dr Sridhar highlighted that the kitchen was built without putting extra strain on the state budget. 'This is part of our long-term vision to improve nutrition for school children across the district. Within the next six months, we plan to replicate this model in all mandals,' he said. Solar power units generating 3 kW have been installed at each kitchen, with round-the-clock monitoring through CCTV and a centralized control system. On July 24 and 25, four to five more Smart Kitchens will be launched in CK Dinne and Jammalamadugu mandals to ensure that all schools in these areas are covered, the Collector said. The idea for this transformation was sparked when Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visited Kadapa during the first Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting in 2024. Disturbed by the outdated, firewood-based cooking methods in schools, he personally donated Rs 10 lakh to modernise the system. The construction of the smart kitchen was completed in time for the new academic year. Students have been quick to appreciate the change. 'The food is tastier than what we get at home,' said Kavya Sri, a Class 7 student. Class 8 student Shaik Mahir added, 'Now we eat to our heart's content with good quality rice and nutritious items like eggs, ragi malt, and sweet pongal.' Teachers have also praised the upgrade. Ruth Mary, an English teacher, said the meals now feel like a 'wedding feast,' noting that all students are now choosing to eat at school thanks to the improved quality and variety. Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who is leading reforms in school education, has directed officials to expand the smart kitchen model across the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is also said to be closely watching these developments, which are part of broader efforts to strengthen public schools and ensure quality education and nutrition for every student.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- The Hindu
Chittoor Collector urges parents to play responsible role in moulding children
District Collector Sumit Kumar urged parents to play a responsible role in moulding their children's academic and overall development. The Collector, along with Superintendent of Police (SP) V.N. Manikantha Chandolu, was participating at the Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting (PTM) 2.0 at the Government Model School and Junior College in Rompicherla mandal, on Thursday. The Collector highlighted that the State government was spending around ₹5,000 per student every month to provide quality education. 'This initiative reflected the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to provide corporate-level education to students from economically weaker backgrounds,' he said. Terming parental involvement as essential, the Collector informed the parents to visit schools regularly and keep track of their children's academic progress. 'Both the parents and teachers should monitor every movement of the children and protect them from overexposure to social media and use of mobile phones,' he said. He also cautioned that despite the best efforts of the enforcement agencies, the menace of drugs continued to be a threat to society, particularly to the youth and students. Meanwhile, the SP cautioned the parents against the alarming trend of children becoming addicted to electronic gadgets and lack of physical activity. 'Parents should strictly desist from getting mobiles and motorcylces for minor children. Instead, they should be encouraged to spend time on sports and recreation,' he said. The Collector and SP jointly presented Model School students Rishitha, Bharat Kumar Naidu, and Veena Vani with 'Shining Star' awards. The duo also launched a plantation drive on the school campus. Later, the officials held an interactive session with students.
Hans India
08-07-2025
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- Hans India
Students issues will be discussed at Mega PTM
Nellore: District Collector O Anand said that following government's directions, the district administration will conduct 'Mega Parents - Teachers Meeting' on July 10 across the district. Addressing a press conference on Monday, he said it was proposed to conduct the meeting in 3,600 public and private schools and 143 colleges across the district on the day. Stating that this is the second such meeting as a meeting was already conducted earlier, to discuss the future of student community, he added that reasons for students lagging in studies will be discussed. Collector Anand said on the same day, social forestry department will conduct planting of saplings with parents and students in the premises of their schools. Stating that there are about 3.5 lakh students in both public and private schools and colleges in the district, the Collector appealed parents to attend the meeting without fail, as it is a better opportunity for them to discuss various issues related to their wards' future. DEO Balaji Rao, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Project Director Venkatasubbaiah and others were present.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- The Hindu
Eluru Collector directs private schools to conduct Mega PTM on July 10
Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi directed that the State government's prestigious 'Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting' (Mega PTM) 2.0 must be conducted in all private schools across the district on July 10, following the official schedule issued by the Andhra Pradesh government. Addressing private school management representatives at a meeting held on Monday, the Collector emphasised that the Mega PTM is a key component of the State's educational reforms, aimed at strengthening parental involvement in students' academic progress. She explained that the event will be held across 1,810 government and 558 private schools, along with 140 junior colleges in the district. The event will serve as a platform for interaction between parents, teachers, and students, helping to enhance communication about academic performance, behaviour, and social issues. To ensure the event's success, the Collector suggested that parents and community leaders be invited through student-designed invitations. Conduct welcome ceremonies, 'Talli Ki Vandana' (a tribute to mothers), and cultural programmes. Organise photo sessions with students and teachers, she added. Arrange tree-planting activities in school premises, with students taking responsibility of nurturing them for three months. Green passports will be issued to participating students. Conduct interactive sessions on child progress, mental health awareness, anti-drug messages, and cybercrime awareness, she said. The Collector also instructed schools that lack adequate space to organise the event in open or alternative venues, and asked private school managements to hold the event across all their branches, not merely as a formality but as a celebration. Additionally, schools are required to upload photos and short videos (under 30 seconds) of the meet on the LEAP app as part of documentation and monitoring, she added. District Education Officer Venkata Lakshmamma, Samagra Shiksha APO Pankaj Kumar, and various private school management members attended the meeting.
Hans India
06-07-2025
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Mega parents-teachers meet on July 10
Nandyal: In a bid to strengthen school education and student development, Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari announced that a Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting will be held on July 10 across all government and private schools and junior colleges in the district. For the first time, this initiative will also include private institutions. The Collector urged parents, public representatives, officials, and the general public to actively participate in these meetings to discuss the academic progress and holistic development of students. Speaking at a meeting on Saturday, she said the meeting will be conducted in 1,959 schools, including 1,336 government and 619 private schools, as well as in 134 junior colleges—comprising government, KGBV, model schools, tribal, social welfare, BC hostels, and private institutions. During the sessions, parents will receive their children's progress reports, health status, and updates on the 'Talli Ki Vandanam' financial assistance programme. Teachers will engage with parents to discuss students' academic performance, co-curricular participation, and overall growth. Video presentations, sports activities, and interactive discussions are planned to make the meetings meaningful and inclusive. As part of the Green Passport initiative, students registered through the LEAP app will be gifted saplings, which they will plant under the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'—a tree in their mother's name. To ensure smooth execution of the event, a special officer has been appointed for each school. Public representatives, including district ministers, will also be invited to join the mid-day meal program under the Dokka Seethamma Scheme, along with students and their parents. Further, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Mitra Kits will be distributed to students. A control room under the Joint Collector's supervision has been established at the District Collectorate to oversee the entire event.
