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Hans India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
MP Mallu Ravi Stresses Collective Effort for Effective Implementation of Welfare and Development Schemes in Nagar Kurnool
Gadwal: Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Mallu Ravi emphasized that welfare and development benefits initiated by the Central and State Governments should reach the intended beneficiaries through the collective and coordinated efforts of district officials. He made these remarks while presiding over the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting, held on Wednesday at the Collector's office conference hall. During the meeting, the MP reviewed the progress and implementation of programs across various sectors, including education, healthcare, rural water supply, agriculture, rural development, banking, Panchayati Raj, child welfare, civil supplies, and industries. Recognition for Gattu Block's Achievement Mallu Ravi congratulated the district administration for Gattu Mandal's recognition as one of the Top-5 ranked blocks nationwide in a NITI Aayog assessment. He praised the District Collector B.M. Santosh and other officials for their dedication. Banking and Financial Inclusion He directed banking institutions – public, private, and rural – to ensure adequate disbursement of loans across priority and non-priority sectors. He instructed them to resolve all pending applications and provide crop loans without delay. He also recommended the immediate establishment of SBI branches in Erravalli and Dharur mandal centers. Additionally, he urged banks to take swift action to set up digital libraries in the region. MGNREGS and Rural Development The district issued 1.56 lakh job cards under the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme). Over the past three months, 2,074 man-days were generated, paying ₹307 per day, with a total of ₹14.45 crore distributed as daily wages. Under the Vanamahotsavam program, MGNREGS funds are being utilized for nurseries, planting, fitting, and maintenance work. Swachh Bharat and Social Welfare Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the district provided ₹12,000 per toilet for sanitation infrastructure. Also, 17,549 beneficiaries, including senior citizens and widows, are receiving pensions. Under the Mahila Shakti scheme, aimed at empowering one crore women to become economically independent, the district plans to set up petrol bunks and solar power units. Agriculture and Soil Health The Agriculture Department, with Central Government support, is collecting soil samples from 6,000 farmers to issue Soil Health Cards for improved crop productivity. Healthcare Initiatives Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS): Medical screenings were conducted for women, with necessary medications provided. BP was detected in 57,400 individuals and diabetes in 26,000 individuals, who are now receiving treatment. 661 tuberculosis (TB) patients are receiving free treatment and a monthly allowance of ₹3,000. Healthcare infrastructure includes: 10 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) 57 sub-centers 3,328 people treated under the Aarogyasri scheme. Educational Progress Under the Education Department: 3,994 students are studying in 12 KGBV (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) schools. The district achieved 91% pass rate in the 10th-grade exams last year. A new menu has been introduced under the Midday Meal Scheme to provide nutritious food to all students. Textbooks and uniforms were distributed to all students. Instructions were issued to renovate dilapidated schools and repair toilets wherever needed. Drinking Water Supply Under the Mission Bhagiratha scheme, clean drinking water is being supplied via pipelines to households in 255 village panchayats and habitations. As part of the Summer Action Plan, water tankers and repaired borewells were arranged to ensure uninterrupted supply during the dry season. Infrastructure and Roads Pending road works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) were instructed to be completed immediately. MP Mallu Ravi called for inter-departmental coordination to achieve the proposed targets and to effectively implement Central and State welfare schemes. Collector's Remarks District Collector B.M. Santosh, in his address, appreciated the MP's commitment to monitoring welfare programs. He informed that the district is actively reviewing the implementation of schemes from over 40 departments on a regular basis. Key Attendees The meeting was attended by: Alampur MLA Vijayudu DCCB Chairman Vishnuvardhan Reddy Additional Collectors Lakshminarayana and Narsing Rao Library Corporation Chairman Neeli Srinivasulu DISHA Committee members Saritha, Giribabu, Shankar, and Raju Officials from various government departments
Hans India
09-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Govt targets 47.64 lakh palm & toddy saplings in Vanamahotsavam drive
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to cultivate Palm and Toddy seedlings during the upcoming Vanamahotsavam in the state, with planting targets set at 47.64 lakh over the next two years. For the 2025 planting season, the total plantations will be 24.86 lakh (approximately 25 lakh), followed by 22.78 lakh (approximately 22.86 lakh) in the 2026 season. Nurseries established by the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department have raised 45.37 lakh palm seedlings and 5.04 lakh toddy seedlings. As part of the Vanamahotsavam programme, Forest Minister Konda Surekha stated that the government has decided to plant 47.64 lakh palm and toddy saplings across the state. Appropriate orders have been issued to forest officials in this regard, with the target set to be achieved within a two-year period. The Forest Department alone plans to plant 5.04 lakh palm saplings. Overall, the department is proceeding with a target of planting 18.02 crore saplings across the state during this year's Vanamahotsavam. Minister Surekha is leading efforts to increase Telangana's forest area from 24.05 per cent to 33 per cent, in line with the National Forest Policy. The government had set a broader target of 18.02 crore saplings for this year. To ensure this year's Vanamahotsavam is a success, 20 crore saplings were already prepared in 14,355 nurseries across the state.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
'Cutting down existing trees to plant new ones': Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) students object to tree felling, varsity clarifies
H YDERABAD: The deployment of earthmovers at the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) late on Saturday created a mild tension on the campus. Students alleged that the varsity was cutting down trees for the Vanamahotsavam programme, which is set to be inaugurated by chief minister A Revanth Reddy. They claimed that hundreds of trees, including some decades-old, were cleared overnight using 15 to 20 earthmovers on the campus for the programme. However, the university issued a clarification and stated that the state govt decided to start the Vanamahotsavam programme from PJTSAU as HMDA is already planting plants there. "In the wee hours of Saturday, we learned that trees were being cleared on about 15 acres of land on the campus. We don't understand how the university or the state govt can can justify cutting down existing trees to plant new ones," said Rajkumar Chowhan, a student. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Another student, Bhanu Chander, said they didn't understand why decades-old trees, including eucalyptus and sababul, were being cleared from the campus. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Banana Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo "We were preparing about three acres in the botanical garden for the programme. We received instruction only at around 4.30 pm on Saturday about the inaugural being held on our campus. Due to short notice, we couldn't inform or provide clarity to the students, leading to misinformation. We will plant 3,000 saplings of planting native timber, wild fruits, and wildflowers in the cleared area," said Aldas Janaiah, vice-chancellor of the varsity. Both officials from the forest department and the Tree Protection Committee maintained that permission is not needed as per WALTA to cut agroforestry trees. "They don't need permission but have to plant new saplings in the same area in a 1:2 ratio," said Farida Tampal. Meanwhile, Sudhakar Reddy Danda, Rangareddy district forest officer, said the varsity only cleared land for the event by removing weeds or unwanted plants.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
CM to inaugurate Vana Mahotsavam in PJTAU today
Hyderabad: ChiefMinister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Vanamahotsavam on Monday at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU). The program is being organized by the Forest Department, with students from the university, forest lovers, volunteers, and local residents expected to participate in large numbers. Addressing the media on Sunday, PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Aldas Janaiah, said that the university has been home to eucalyptus and subabul varieties of trees for decades. In their place, it has been decided to plant rare varieties of trees and traditional wild fruit trees on the campus. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has committed to adopting measures to enhance greenery by planting these trees, he added. He said the state government has chosen to launch Vanamahotsavam within the university. As part of this initiative, rare varieties of trees such as Jitregi, Bandaru, Somi, Karaka, Tani, Yegisa, Battakadima, Buddarimi, and Punigu, which are rarely found in Telangana's forest areas, will be planted during the program. He emphasized that decades ago, environmentally harmful trees like subabul and eucalyptus were planted. The auction process for tree removal has been ongoing for the past month and is managed by ITC. The Vice Chancellor urged people not to believe rumors being spread by some individuals about Vanamahotsavam and the false narratives circulating on social media. He reiterated that such claims are untrue and appealed to the public, especially the youth and tree lovers, not to be carried away by misinformation. He noted that the botanical garden, which had been a source of pride, had suffered neglect over the past 15 years. It had to be closed because trees like subabul and eucalyptus, which are detrimental to the environment, occupied the space. Following the removal of these trees, the HMDA has initiated the planting of saplings of fruit and other beneficial trees. This is part of their broader strategy to clear eucalyptus and subabul trees, ensuring a healthier ecological environment, he noted.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana Minister Konda Surekha calls for target-driven approach to implement Vanamahotsavam programme
HYDERABAD: Environment & Forests Minister Konda Surekha has called for a coordinated and target-driven approach to implement the Vanamahotsavam programme effectively across the state. Speaking during a video conference with district collectors, in the presence of Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, the minister highlighted the importance of identifying vacant government and community lands to carry out large-scale plantations. She directed all departments to actively participate in the programme and emphasised the need for each district to adopt a focused strategy. District collectors were asked to immediately convene meetings of the District Level Monitoring and Consultative Committees to finalise action plans in coordination with all line departments. Paryavaran competition for students launched Meanwhile, Surekha released the poster campaign for the 50-day National Students Paryavaran Competition at her Jubilee Hills residence. The campaign aims to involve students in basic environmental protection activities. Each student will plant and care for one tree, take a tree protection pledge, and tie a rakhi to trees under the Vriksha Rakshabandhan initiative. Trees can also be planted in memory of elders or freedom fighters.
