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New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AI monitoring, repairs, and CSR boost for BC welfare hostels: Andhra Pradesh Minister Savitha
VIJAYAWADA: BC Welfare Minister S Savitha on Tuesday announced that the State government would soon roll out Artificial Intelligence (AI) monitoring for BC hostels, along with a dedicated mobile app to enhance oversight and accountability. Under the Chief Minister's P4 (Public-Private-People-Partnership) initiative, philanthropists will be encouraged to adopt hostels through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding. At a review meeting with district BC welfare officials and executive directors, she outlined measures to improve infrastructure and student welfare. She directed officials to complete hostel admissions by August 5 and wrap up all repair works and toilet construction by August 30. The State government has allocated Rs 13 crore for hostel repairs, and Swachh Andhra Corporation will provide additional support for sanitation facilities. All BC hostels will be equipped with RO plants, CCTV cameras, and inverters to ensure a safe, healthy environment. Savitha noted that pending diet bills had been cleared and emphasised timely payments. She instructed hostel welfare officers to stay overnight and treat students like their own children. 'I make surprise visits to hostels and MJP schools across districts,' she said.
Hans India
9 hours ago
- Hans India
AI-based monitoring for BC hostels soon
Vijayawada: BC welfare minister S Savitha announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon monitor Backward Classes (BC) hostels across the state to enhance accountability and service quality. A dedicated mobile app is being developed for this purpose, she revealed during a review meeting with hostel welfare officers (HWOs) and BC welfare officers here on Wednesday. The meeting focused on hostel maintenance and government initiatives to improve student facilities. Minister Savitha emphasised the need for efficient hostel management and directed officials to complete student admissions by August 5. She also addressed issues with the Facial Recognition-based Attendance System (FRS), instructing officers to report disruptions to higher authorities promptly. Highlighting the NDA government's commitment, the minister noted that pending bills have been cleared swiftly. She mandated that HWOs reside in hostels at night to ensure continuous monitoring and better care for students, urging them to treat students like their own children. Additionally, she has been conducting surprise inspections of BC hostels and MJP schools across various districts. The minister instructed district BC welfare officers to conduct regular hostel visits, stay overnight when possible, and submit a tour diary to the state office by the 5th of each month. She also announced that repair works in BC hostels, funded with Rs 13 crore, are underway. Toilets are being constructed using Swachhandhra Corporation funds, with all projects targeted for completion by August 30. Officials were urged to submit bills promptly to expedite fund releases. To enhance health and safety, RO water plants and CCTV cameras will be installed in all BC hostels. Chandrasekhar Raju, director of BC welfare, Madhavilatha, secretary of MJP schools, and other officials attended the meeting.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
‘ODOP awards' credit goes to coalition govt'
Penukonda (Sri Sathya Sai district): BC welfare, EWS welfare, handlooms and textiles minister S Savitha said out of the 10 One Dostrict One Produicts awards bagged by the state, seven are handloom and handicraft products. Speaking to media at her camp office here on Sunday, sheexpressed her delight, noting that achieving 10 national-level ODOP recognitions within just one year of the coalition government under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is a matter of pride. Savitha said on the occasion of National Handloom Day (August 7), the government will implement the free electricity scheme for weavers: 200 free units for those using traditional looms and 500 free units for power loom operators. She also announced that Thrift Fund benefits will be released on the same day, reaffirming the government's commitment to its election promises made by CM Chandrababu Naidu and minister Lokesh. Currently, there are 97 APCO showrooms across the state. Savitha announced that more showrooms are in the pipeline and e-commerce sales have already been initiated to boost handloom product visibility and support weavers' livelihoods. 'These initiatives are not just about awards,' the minister said. 'They are about preserving tradition, improving livelihoods, and bringing Andhra Pradesh to the forefront in handlooms, handicrafts, and agricultural excellence.'
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister hails A.P. for winning 10 ODOP awards
Minister for Backward Classes Welfare and Textiles S. Savitha, on Sunday, hailed Andhra Pradesh for securing as many as 10 national awards under the 'One District–One Product' (ODOP) initiative. While seven of the 10 were in recognition of the handlooms and handicraft products, two were in the agriculture sector, and one in the inter-State category. Speaking at a press conference here, the Minister attributed the achievement to the constant support from the coalition government. The products that won the awards included Bobbili veena (Vizianagaram), Etikoppaka toys (Anakapalli), Peddapuram and Chirala silk saris (Kakinada and Bapatla), Venkatagiri saris (Tirupati), Narsapur lace (West Godavari), and Dharmavaram silk saris (Sri Sathya Sai). The Guntur chilli and Srikakulam cashew nuts also bagged awards, the Ms. Savitha said. She said that the awards ceremony will be held in New Delhi on July 14 (Monday), and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will present the honours. District Collectors and senior artisans from the respective districts will be attending the event. Ms. Savitha further announced the rollout of the free power scheme for weavers, with effect from August 7. This initiative will provide 200 units of power for loom owners and 500 units for pit loom operators. The disbursement of the benefits to the thrift societies will also be held on the same day. 'The State government has plans to bring other unique products such as Kadapa banana, Chittoor tomato, and Anantapur groundnut under ODOP initiative,' the Minister added.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Savitha lambasts YSRCP leaders for inciting violence against people
Penukonda (Sri Sathya Sai district): BC, EWS welfare, handlooms and textiles S Savitha launched a scathing attack on YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders, accusing them of behaving like terrorists and inciting their cadres to violence and intimidation. Speaking to the media at her camp office here on Saturday, the minister alleged that YSRCP workers were being provoked by their leadership to attack the public with slogans like 'cut them down' and 'beat them up.' She directly targeted former minister Perni Nani, accusing him of stealing ration rice meant for the poor and referring to him as someone who 'filled his stomach by robbing the hungry.' Savitha said that the YSRCP leadership failed to understand that power is not permanent and, during their five-year rule, violated laws and amassed illegal wealth. Now that their misdeeds are coming to light, they are filled with fear and insecurity, she added. She stated that with the fear of imprisonment looming, the YSRCP leaders are taking out their frustration at not only on the coalition government but also at officials and the people. 'People gave them just 11 seats because they saw through their corruption and betrayal,' she said, adding that their frustration is now manifesting in reckless, inflammatory rhetoric. Savitha cited recent controversial remarks by YSRCP leaders threatening violence. She accused the YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of justifying such threats and reminded the public of an incident where a Dalit party worker was allegedly run over by a car under YSRCP's regime. She also reiterated accusations against Perni Nani for allegedly diverting 4,000 bags of ration rice stored in a rented Civil Supplies Corporation warehouse, a matter that is currently under court investigation. The BC welfare minister criticised a YSRCP leader of Nellore district for using abusive language against a woman MLA and said that the party is using its workers as pawns for selfish political motives. She warned YSRCP workers that believing in such leaders' words would only cause them harm. She said that coalition leaders and workers will not be provoked and will remain calm and focused on state development. She said the people are no longer in a mood to tolerate the words or actions of YSRCP leaders.
