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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
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Install solar rooftops, save on power bills: MLA Sunitha
Raptadu: Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha urged residents to adopt PM Surya Ghar Yojana to reduce electricity bills by installing rooftop solar panels. At a review meeting with electricity department officials in Anantapur on Saturday, she focussed on effective scheme implementation. Sri Sathya Sai district electricity SE Sampath Kumar and other officials attended. Sunitha emphasised raising awareness among households about the scheme and directed officials to identify homes suitable for solar installations. She also advocated installing solar panels on government buildings, schools, and colleges to maximize long-term benefits. The MLA highlighted that a 1 kW rooftop system, requiring just 10 square meters of space, could lower monthly electricity bills from over Rs 1,000 to around Rs 338 for households using 120 units. Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, the Central government provides 60% subsidy for 2 kW systems and 40% for additional costs on 2–3 kW systems, offering up to Rs 78,000 in financial assistance for systems up to 3 kW. Sunitha noted that families could generate their own electricity and earn income by selling surplus power. She announced that mandal-level awareness programs will soon be launched across the constituency to boost participation. The MLA stressed that the scheme offers a significant opportunity to ease the burden of rising electricity costs while promoting sustainable energy practices.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kasturba Schools getting a boost under the new coalition govt
Ramagiri: The Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha stated that Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) are witnessing a new phase of development under the newly formed coalition government. On her visit to the Kasturba school in Ramagiri Mandal, the MLA inspected potential sites for the construction of additional school buildings, accompanied by officials and local leaders. She emphasized that the new buildings should be student-friendly and discussed the structural plans with the concerned authorities. Paritala Sunitha instructed officials to ensure immediate commencement of construction work, as the government has already sanctioned the required funds. Earlier, the MLA thoroughly reviewed the existing facilities in the school, including the dining and storage areas. She provided suggestions to the staff for improving certain areas. Speaking with the girl students, she encouraged them to stay focused on their education and to be cautious in all aspects of life. She particularly advised them to avoid excessive use of mobile phones and to stay alert when approached by strangers or individuals making deceptive promises. She urged students to report any suspicious incidents to their teachers. She also stressed the importance of sports in schools and suggested that teachers promote physical and mental well-being alongside academics. She further informed that additional building funds of ₹1.25 crore each have been sanctioned for Kasturba schools in Atmakur, Kurugunta, Kanaganapalli, Ramagiri, and Chennekothapalli. Construction work on these projects will begin soon, she said. Highlighting the government's commitment to education, she said, 'This is a government that does not hesitate to spend on the education of the poor.' Despite financial constraints, she noted, the government has allocated thousands of crores for initiatives like the Thalliki Vandhanam scheme. She added that even remote rural areas are now seeing significant progress in educational infrastructure.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MLA urges Minister to begin water supply works to Peruru project
Vijayawada: Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha has formally appealed to Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu to initiate the process of supplying water from the Handri-Neeva canal system to the Upper Penna (Peruru) Project, a key irrigation initiative in the Raptadu constituency. In a courtesy meeting at the Minister's camp office in Vijayawada, MLA Sunitha discussed several pressing developmental issues related to her constituency. She emphasized the urgent need to commence works on the Peruru Project, which have been pending due to unresolved land acquisition issues. She urged the Minister to expedite the acquisition process and to ensure compensation for farmers who had previously given up their lands for the project. She also requested approval for distributary canals under the Handri-Neeva project, aimed at irrigating 1.10 lakh acres as per government plans. She submitted estimates amounting to 17 crore for these works and sought necessary administrative approvals. Additionally, she proposed the construction of a road and bridge over the Pandameru stream, requesting ₹4.90 crore in funding. Other requests included repair funds for the Kanaganapalli irrigation tank, which was damaged in last year's heavy rains, and financial support for building a protection wall at Nadimivanka. Minister Ramanaidu responded positively, assuring that these matters were already under review. He said he would issue immediate instructions to concerned officials and also promised to discuss the Peruru Project water supply works with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to ensure prompt implementation. This meeting signifies a proactive push by MLA Sunitha for critical irrigation infrastructure development in the drought-prone Raptadu region.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- General
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‘Shining Stars' inspires students in Anantapur: Collector
Anantapur: District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V and Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha felicitated high-achieving students during the 'Shining Stars - 2025' programme held at GR Function Hall in Anantapur. Organised by the Department of Education, the event honored 10th and Intermediate toppers with medals, certificates, and ₹20,000 cheques each. Speaking at the event, the Collector emphasized that these shining stars should serve as an inspiration for their peers, encouraging all students to develop a passion for learning. He highlighted that students from Anantapur district had secured top ranks in state-level exams and praised their perseverance, especially those who overcame hardships like the loss of parents. He urged students to avoid distractions like mobile phones, stay physically active, and follow disciplined routines. He motivated them to dream big be it becoming software engineers, IAS or IPS officers, or CEOs and suggested that watching documentaries and following government updates on social media could be enriching. MLA Paritala Sunitha appreciated Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh for initiating the Shining Stars programme. She applauded the recognition given to students who scored exceptionally well in SSC and Intermediate exams, even under challenging circumstances. She encouraged girl students to compete equally with boys and strictly advised all students to stay away from mobile phone usage. A total of 184 SSC students and 35 Intermediate students were felicitated. The event concluded with a group photo and lunch with the Collector and MLA. Various education officials, corporation directors, and parents also attended the ceremony.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Politics
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MLA Sunitha urges public to avoid cutting down trees
Pampanoor: 'Cutting down trees is easy, but growing them is a true challenge,' said Rapthadu MLA Paritala Sunitha, urging people to rethink their actions on World Environment Day. She participated in a large-scale tree plantation programme at the Pampanur Urban Forest in Atmakur mandal, along with District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar, CFO Yashodabai, and DFO officials. As part of the event, around 400 saplings were planted and watered. MLA Sunitha emphasized the importance of environmental preservation and said that every planted sapling should grow into a mighty tree. The event promoted the message: 'Let's plant trees, eliminate plastic pollution, and pass on a greener planet to future generations.' She added that under the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, a target of planting one crore trees has been set across Andhra Pradesh, with 3.8 lakh planned for Anantapur district alone. Highlighting past negligence, she recalled how the Pampanur Urban Forest near Subrahmanyeswara and Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temples was originally developed as a tourism hub during the previous TDP government with the CM's support, but was neglected over the past five years. She called on forest officials to submit a report to restore and develop the park for devotees and tourists. She suggested that even the Electricity Department could reroute lines instead of cutting large trees and called for accountability from officials.
