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New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
CM Naidu announces 300-acre Circular Economy Industrial Park near Tirupati
TIRUPATI: In a significant move toward sustainable development, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the establishment of a 300-acre Circular Economy Industrial Park at Thukivakam near Tirupati. The announcement was made during his address at the 'Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra' programme, reflecting the State's strong push for environmental cleanliness and resource efficiency. Highlighting the importance of a circular economy, Naidu urged citizens to adopt this change at their homes by producing compost from kitchen waste. Citing global models like Singapore, where water is extensively recycled, he laid out plans to convert wet waste into biogas and compost, and dry waste into plastic granules. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the TTD Kapileswara Swamy temple in Kapilatheertham for the State's prosperity and inspected the integrated waste processing centre at Thukivakam. Addressing youth, he called them the 'torchbearers of the future,' urging them to lead with innovation and uphold the intellectual legacy of the Telugu people. Naidu also stressed the significance of the 'Swachhandhra' programme, conducted on the third Saturday of every month, aimed at statewide cleanliness. He encouraged students to keep their surroundings clean and emphasised that homes and public spaces should be maintained with the sanctity of temples. He also promoted tree plantations to create greener, healthier communities.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Efforts on to make govt offices plastic-free: CS
Vijayawada: Chief secretary K Vijayanand announced that the state government is taking decisive steps to make all government offices plastic-free. During a video conference with district collectors and officials on Thursday, he discussed key initiatives, including the Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation, Swachhandhra, MSME parks, Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, and population management. Vijayanand stressed a phased approach to control single-use plastics, with a goal to declare all 17 municipal corporations plastic-free by October. He directed officials to ban plastic items in government offices statewide and launch extensive public awareness campaigns about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics, particularly air and water pollution. He urged district collectors to engage plastic manufacturers to ensure compliance and promote eco-friendly alternatives. The Swarnandhra P-4 Foundation, aimed at eradicating poverty and reducing economic disparities, was a key focus. The government has set a target to adopt 15 lakh Bangaru Kutumbams (golden families) by August 15. So far, 19.17 lakh Bangaru Kutumbams have been identified, with 5.2 lakh adopted by Margadarshis (mentors). Vijayanand stressed maintaining high standards in identifying families and mentors, urging collectors to ensure the program's success by encouraging financially capable Margadarshis to participate. On population management, Vijayanand described the population as an asset and highlighted the recent draft population policy. He instructed collectors to follow the policy's calendar of events to implement effective measures. Under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, 1,027 villages have been selected as model villages, with 765 already declared under the Village Development Plan (VDP). The chief secretary directed collectors to expedite efforts to declare the remaining 262 villages as model villages. Each model village will receive a Rs 20 lakh gap-filling grant from the central government for infrastructure development, supplemented by additional funds through convergence, potentially reaching Rs 80 lakh per village. Collectors were urged to prioritise these efforts to enhance rural infrastructure. The chief secretary also discussed the MSME Parks and RAMP (Rising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme, a centrally-sponsored scheme supported by the World Bank. He instructed collectors to ensure its effective implementation and promote circular economy clusters to foster sustainable industrial growth. Additionally, the conference explored the use of AI chatbot technology to enhance government employee efficiency, signaling a move toward digital innovation in governance. These initiatives reflect the state's commitment to environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development, with district collectors tasked to drive their successful execution.
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Over 300 paint Swarnandhra vision on Krishna riverbank
VIJAYAWADA: The tranquil banks of the Krishna river turned into a vibrant canvas on Sunday morning as more than 300 children and youth participated in a floor painting and drawing competition at Haritha Beram Park in Vijayawada. Organised by the District Administration and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), the event highlighted themes such as Swarnandhra Vision @2047, P4 policy, Swachhandhra, Save Water, and Say No to Single-Use Plastic. District Collector G Lakshmisha lauded the participants for combining artistic flair with social awareness. 'These paintings mark the beginning of a vibrant Vijayawada,' he said, announcing a series of weekly events like yoga, photography, and birding contests at various tourist spots, including Bhavani Island and Gandhi Hills. VMC Commissioner Dhyan Chandra HM emphasised the importance of such events in spreading environmental awareness and praised the collective civic efforts that earned Vijayawada the Super Swachh League Award in the Swachh Survekshan 2024. In the floor painting competition, G. Tanuja won first prize of Rs 10,000 for her artwork on water conservation, followed by P Yamini Vishala, V Jaswanthi, and M Suresh. In the drawing competition, MS Vaishnavi secured the top spot, with Rahil Jayan, G. Bhashyasri, and Laksh Jain following. Lakshmisha and Dhyan Chandra awarded cash prizes, mementos, and certificates. The event was judged by artists P Chidambareswar Rao, Kalasagar, P Ramesh, and Santosh Kumar. Several dignitaries, including officials from APTDC and AYUSH, were also present.
