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Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Collector fights for awareness on central insurance schemes
Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari has directed officials to actively conduct the Grama Sthayi Jan Suraksha campaign across the district from July 1 to September 30, with a focus on creating wide-scale awareness about Central Government insurance schemes. Addressing officials during a public grievances redressal platform held at the PGRS Hall in the Collectorate on Monday, the Collector stressed the need for intensified outreach at the village level to ensure maximum public participation in these welfare initiatives. Participating in an awareness programme held after the grievance session, the Collector, along with Joint Collector and other senior officials, explained the details of the Central insurance schemes. She instructed the DRDA, DLDCO, and DPO to promote schemes like Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) during the campaign period. Under PMSBY, individuals aged between 18 and 70 years can avail accident insurance coverage of Rs 2 lakh by paying an annual premium of just Rs 20. Similarly, under PMJJBY, individuals aged 18 to 50 years can get life insurance coverage of Rs 2 lakh for an annual premium of Rs 436. The Collector also highlighted the importance of the Atal Pension Yojana, stating that citizens who make monthly contributions to their bank accounts under the scheme will be eligible for a fixed pension after attaining 60 years of age. She urged officials to promote these schemes extensively in rural areas and ensure that eligible citizens are properly guided to enroll in them. Furthermore, the Collector emphasized the need to complete re-KYC of Jan Dhan accounts opened in 2014 by June 30, 2026. Bank account holders should be educated about the requirement to submit updated Aadhaar cards and recent photographs for re-KYC. She also instructed the Lead District Manager to spread awareness about digital banking transactions, urging the Municipal Commissioner and MPDOs to ensure comprehensive awareness campaigns in rural areas on secure and efficient digital financial practices. Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan, DRO Ramu Naik, LDM Ravindra Kumar, and other district officials were present during the meeting.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Over 200 applications submitted during PGRS programme in Manyam district
Visakhapatnam: During the weekly grievance redressal programme held at the collectorate on Monday in Parvathipuram Manyam district, officials received several complaints related to infrastructure issues in govt schools and the merger of schools. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 203 applications were submitted during the public grievance redressal system (PGRS) programme regarding various public issues. Among the complaints, S Simhachalam reported that the existing school building in U Venkatampeta village of Veeraghattam mandal, is in a dilapidated condition, with severe roof leaks during the rainy season affecting both students and staff. He requested the sanction of a new building. Tadangi Damayanthamma and other residents of P Amati village, Gummalakshmipuram mandal, said that the closure of their local primary school was depriving children of basic education and requested its reopening. Parents and students from Pedda Penki village, Balijipeta mandal, expressed concern over the merger of MPP School-1 with another model school. Citing hardship, they requested that the merger be halted. Similarly, villagers from Hikkinvalasa, Garugubilli mandal, reported that merging classes 3, 4, and 5 students with Garugubilli high school was causing major inconvenience. They requested that the students be brought back to Hikkinvalasa primary school and that the local MPP School be upgraded to a model primary school. CH. Narasamma from P Chakarapalli village, Balijipeta mandal, sought a new ration card and a pension under the single women scheme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now D Lakshmi of Donkalakotapatnam village, Parvathipuram mandal, reported obstruction by unknown individuals despite submitting the required documents and fee for an electricity connection to land in survey No. 85-2. She urged immediate intervention and resumption of the connection work. Allu Simhachalamamma from Vallari Gudaba village, Garugubilli mandal, requested that her Aadhaar number be linked to her land records, covering one acre. Ganta Raju from Koyyanapeta village, Makkuva mandal, said he has been cultivating 1.70 acres of barren land in survey No. 15 for the past 20 years and requested that the govt conduct a survey and issue a D-patta (land title). District revenue officer Hema Latha said that all applications submitted through the PGRS would be addressed transparently. She received the petitions at the Collectorate's PGRS Hall alongside Sudha Rani, the district rural development agency (DRDA) scheme director.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers cautioned against overuse of chemical fertilisers, pesticides
Nandyal: As part of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM), district Collector G Rajakumari announced the release of Rs 1.99 crore in subsidies for the distribution of agricultural machinery to 964 eligible small and marginal farmers. Speaking at the distribution programme held at PGRS Hall in the Collectorate on Wednesday, she emphasised the government's commitment to promoting agricultural mechanisation for enhanced productivity and farmers welfare. Highlighting the significance of sustainable farming, she urged farmers to use water judiciously, especially in areas with abundant black soil and irrigation. She cautioned against overuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, warning that it could deplete soil nutrients and reduce yields. Instead, she encouraged farmers to adopt organic practices, crop rotation, and mixed cropping to improve soil health and long-term productivity. She also recommended use of drones and technology in agriculture to save time and resources. In view of the ongoing cultivation of BPT Nandyal fine variety rice, the Collector advised farmers not to rush into selling their produce prematurely. She said the government has established 145 warehouses equipped with essential infrastructure to help farmers store their harvests until they can get better prices. Farmers were also encouraged to diversify crops based on climatic conditions, and she noted the success of exotic fruits like Miyazaki mangoes, which have thrived better in local conditions than in their native Japan. Plans are underway to establish cold storages and warehouses with support from NABARD and the Horticulture Department. Addressing the needs of tenant farmers, Rajakumari stated that out of one lakh tenant farmers in the district, 30,000 will be issued crop cultivator rights cards (CCRCs) this year, which remain valid for 11 months. She added that banks have been instructed to provide loans based on crop cultivation, and an additional 20% in loans will be sanctioned this year. With forecasts indicating higher rainfall, farmers were advised to stay informed about suitable cropping choices and avoid leaving fields fallow. The event concluded with the symbolic handover of subsidy cheques to beneficiary farmers and an inspection of farm machinery by the Collector at the venue. District Agriculture Officer Muralikrishna, assistant agricultural officers, mandal agricultural extension officers, and local farmers were present.
