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Hans India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Horticulture to be expanded to 2,500 acres in Vizianagaram dist
Vizianagaram: District Collector Dr B R Ambedkar has announced that large-scale fruit and flower plantations will be undertaken in Vizianagaram district under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). He urged eligible farmers to make the best use of this opportunity. He said that during the financial year 2024–25, plantations were undertaken in 855 acres in the district. For 2025–26, the target has been set to expand horticulture crop plantations to approximately 2,500 acres. The scheme is open to SC, ST, small and marginal farmers (those owning less than five acres of land). As part of the initiative for the current financial year, fruit plantations will be encouraged in both rainfed and irrigated lands. The State government is planning to promote 23 types of fruit plantations, 2 types of flower plantations and moringa cultivation across the district. Mango, cashew, custard apple, sweet lime, lemon, guava, Taiwan Guava, Sapota and coconut are some of the fruit varieties to be promoted under the scheme. The government will bear 100% of the maintenance expenses for a period of two to three years, depending on the crop type. Interested SC, ST, and small/marginal farmers with valid job cards under MGNREGS can submit their applications to the respective mandal programme officer, mandal parishad development officer (MPDO), or the Additional Programme officer for MGNREGS. ' Collector said.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh: Governor champions ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
VIJAYAWADA/GUNTUR : Governor S Abdul Nazeer has planted a Sapota (Sapodilla) sapling in the Raj Bhavan lawns here on World Environment Day, on Thursday. Governor Nazeer participated in the sapling plantation programme under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, coinciding with World Environment Day. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is an effort to show our respect and dedication towards our motherland and nature. The Governor said this campaign aims to plant a tree in the name of a mother and create a lasting memory, which will not only protect the environment but also contribute to building a greener and healthier future for coming generations. Furthermore, Governor Nazeer said everyone should participate in the campaign and plant a tree to create an unforgettable memory for their mother. In the Guntur district, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar participated in Vanamahotsavam celebrations at Chandaluru in JPanguluru mandal. He said the state was committed to planting one crore trees this year and criticised the previous regime for felling trees during VIP visits. He called for village-level celebrations around tree planting and encouraged public ownership of the green initiative. Later, Minister Gottipati Ravi kumar visited Janakavaram village, offering financial support to a deceased farmer's family and met several families of TDP workers across Addanki constituency. In Tamavaram village, he extended aid to the family of a party worker who died in an accident.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Governor champions ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative
Vijayawada: Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Thursday planted a Sapota (Sapodilla) sapling on Raj Bhavan lawns here, marking World Environment Day and participating in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in Mother's Name) initiative. Speaking at the event, the Governor lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign as a gesture of respect and dedication towards our motherland and nature. He highlighted the campaign's objective: to plant a tree in the name of a mother, creating a lasting memory that simultaneously protects the environment and fosters a greener, healthier future for generations to come. The Governor urged everyone to join this campaign, encouraging them to plant a tree as an unforgettable tribute to their mothers. Raj Bhavan officers and staff were present during the sapling plantation programme.
