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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
CM to take part in ‘Praja Vedika' on July 19
Tirupati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the Praja Vedika programme in Tirupati on July 19, where he is scheduled to interact with the 'Golden Families' and their mentors under the State's flagship P4 initiative. In preparation for the CM's visit, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar convened a review meeting with key officials at his chambers in the Tirupati Collectorate on Wednesday. Speaking at the meeting, the Collector said that the State government has taken up the P4 programme (Public, Private, People Partnership) as a prestigious initiative aimed at the eradication of poverty. Under the P4 initiative, the administration has identified 'Golden Families', those who fall within the bottom 20 per cent of the socio-economic strata. The top 10 per cent of well-established individuals and families have been tasked with mentoring and supporting these Golden Families by addressing their educational, skill development, and other essential needs. 'These mentors are expected to build long-term relationships with the Golden Families and provide them with necessary guidance, assurance, and support,' Dr Venkateswar stated. He stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination and community participation to ensure the success of the P4 programme, especially in view of the Chief Minister's upcoming interaction with the beneficiaries. The meeting was attended by Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, Municipal Commissioner N Mourya, Trainee Collector Sandeep Raghu Vanshi, and Corporation Deputy Commissioner Amarayya. Representatives from several key organisations including Taj Hotel, RASS, Amara Raja Group, Rotary Club, and Pai Viceroy Hotel also participated in the discussions.
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Adopt new tech developed by scientists: Chittoor MP to farmers
Tirupati: Chittoor MP Daggumalla Prasad Rao visited RASS-Krishi Vigyan Kendra on Friday and participated in Farmer Scientist interaction organised by KVK under SC- Sub Plan. During the interaction the MP advised the farmers to adopt the new technologies developed and disseminated by scientists to get higher yields and good net income. He stated that both Central and State governments are taking all necessary measures to ensure fair Minimum Support prices for all crops. General Secretary of RASS and Chairman, KVK S Venkataratnam stated that farmers can reduce losses and obtain good yields by adopting integrated farming systems. He also mentioned that farmers can benefit by linking government welfare schemes to agriculture and allied sectors. Assistant Director of Research at Regional Agricultural Research Station Dr V Sumathi and Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Dr S Srinivasulu also spoke. Later farmers were facilitated with sprayers, turmeric and ginger seeds, mineral mixture, disinfectants for silkworm rearing sheds, high yielding latest mango grafts for conducting demonstrations under SC-Sub Plan.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
SPMVV hosts seminar to boost early childhood edn for SL teachers
Tirupati: Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, in partnership with the Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS), hosted a one-day faculty seminar titled 'Child Development for Preschool Teachers of Sri Lanka,' on Tuesday aimed at enhancing international academic collaboration and strengthening early childhood education practices. Organised by the Centre for International Relations at SPMVV, the seminar brought together education leaders from India and Sri Lanka to share best practices and innovative strategies in early childhood education. Addressing the gathering, SPMVV Vice Chancellor Prof V Uma underlined the crucial role of foundational education in shaping the future of children aged 1 to 6 years. 'Early childhood education is not just about teaching, it is about transforming lives during the most sensitive and formative years,' she noted. Executive Director of HEFCYE, Sri Lanka Province KMMWB GalKaduwa lauded India's cultural and linguistic richness and thanked SPMVV for hosting the seminar. 'This experience will empower our teachers with valuable insights and modern pedagogical practices,' he said. RASS Project Officer Ramesh Reddy outlined the broader training programme for the Sri Lankan delegation, which includes sessions at multiple locations in the State until June 21. In a technical session, SPMVV Registrar Prof N Rajini stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to screen time in young learners, ensuring that digital tools support rather than hinder developmental goals. Dean of the Centre for International Relations Prof P Vijaya Lakshmi, Prof T Amudhavalli and Prof T Seetha Kumari also spoke on the occasion. Prof R Usha, Prof T Sobharani, Dr U Himabindu, and Dr Sirisha were also present.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Poster on Central and State schemes released in Tirupati
Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS), a Tirupati-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating with the support of Child Fund International, brought out pamphlets and posters on the Central and State government schemes, informing the public how to use them. Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar, who formally released the posters at his chambers in the Collectorate, here on Saturday, appreciated RASS and Child Fund International for not only supporting the cause, but also going the extra mile to create awareness among the prospective beneficiaries on how to use the schemes. He lauded RASS general secretary S. Venkataratnam for the initiative and said that such efforts would go a long way in creating confidence among the beneficiaries. While advising the NGO to seek the association of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) to cover more beneficiaries, Mr. Venkateswar offered all support on behalf of the government.
