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Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Collector fights for awareness on central insurance schemes
Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari has directed officials to actively conduct the Grama Sthayi Jan Suraksha campaign across the district from July 1 to September 30, with a focus on creating wide-scale awareness about Central Government insurance schemes. Addressing officials during a public grievances redressal platform held at the PGRS Hall in the Collectorate on Monday, the Collector stressed the need for intensified outreach at the village level to ensure maximum public participation in these welfare initiatives. Participating in an awareness programme held after the grievance session, the Collector, along with Joint Collector and other senior officials, explained the details of the Central insurance schemes. She instructed the DRDA, DLDCO, and DPO to promote schemes like Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) during the campaign period. Under PMSBY, individuals aged between 18 and 70 years can avail accident insurance coverage of Rs 2 lakh by paying an annual premium of just Rs 20. Similarly, under PMJJBY, individuals aged 18 to 50 years can get life insurance coverage of Rs 2 lakh for an annual premium of Rs 436. The Collector also highlighted the importance of the Atal Pension Yojana, stating that citizens who make monthly contributions to their bank accounts under the scheme will be eligible for a fixed pension after attaining 60 years of age. She urged officials to promote these schemes extensively in rural areas and ensure that eligible citizens are properly guided to enroll in them. Furthermore, the Collector emphasized the need to complete re-KYC of Jan Dhan accounts opened in 2014 by June 30, 2026. Bank account holders should be educated about the requirement to submit updated Aadhaar cards and recent photographs for re-KYC. She also instructed the Lead District Manager to spread awareness about digital banking transactions, urging the Municipal Commissioner and MPDOs to ensure comprehensive awareness campaigns in rural areas on secure and efficient digital financial practices. Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan, DRO Ramu Naik, LDM Ravindra Kumar, and other district officials were present during the meeting.
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Mass Yoga demonstration held at Mahanandi
Mahanandi: As part of the State government's prestigious month-long Yoga Andhra initiative, a grand yoga event was conducted at the sacred precincts of Mahanandi, with over 2,000 participants on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp by Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari and Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan. Speaking on the occasion, Raja Kumari emphasized the significance of incorporating yoga into daily life to attain physical well-being and mental peace. She noted that this state-wide initiative, launched in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, is being implemented under the slogan 'Yoga for One Earth – One Health.' She highlighted the health benefits of regular yoga practice and reiterated the State Government's vision to ensure a happy and healthy population by 2047 under the Swarnandhra mission. She said the Yoga Andhra campaign is being held across key tourist and spiritual sites such as Srisailam, Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Belum Caves, and Pacharla Jungle Camp through well-structured planning. Speaking at the event, Joint Collector Vishnu Charan said that yoga activities are being conducted throughout the month at the village, mandal, and district levels as part of the government's directive. He added that competitions in three categories are also being organized across the district. Earlier in the session, Yoga Guru Asha from the Ramachandra Mission and her team led participants through various yoga asanas such as Vrikshasana, Vakrasana, Setu Bandhasana, Tadasana, Uttanapadasana, Pavanamuktasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Shalabhasana, Ustrasana, Padahastasana, and Dandasana.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Mega job fair in Nandyal on June 5
Nandyal: District Collector G Raja Kumari urged the unemployed youth to utilise job opportunities by actively participating in the upcoming job mela. Speaking after unveiling the Job Mela posters during the public grievance redressal programme held at the PGRS Hall in the Collectorate on Monday, she emphasized the importance of such employment drives. On the occasion, the Collector highlighted that three job melas have already been conducted in the district, benefiting a significant number of unemployed youth. She mentioned that more employment opportunities will be facilitated in the future through the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC). A Mega Job Mela is scheduled to be held on June 5 at KJR Degree College premises in Banaganapalle constituency. The event will see participation from 15 reputed private companies such as Unicharm India Pvt. Ltd, NS Instruments, Daikin, Quest Corp, Annapurna Finance Ltd, MedPlus, RBS Transmission, Zomato, Dodla Dairy, Amity Marketing, Dixon Technologies. Hetero, Axis Bank, Shirdi Sai Electricals and Amazon. Candidates who have completed 10th class, ITI, Diploma, Intermediate, Degree, (Mechanical), are eligible to participate. The Collector appealed to all unemployed youth in the district to make the most of this opportunity. For further details, candidates can contact 8688651650 or 9705998056, or visit Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan, DRO Ramu Naik, District Skill Development Officer V Sreekanth Reddy, and other officials were present at the event.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Collector launches Yoga Andhra-2025 drive
Nandyal: Collector G Rajakumari explained the importance of integrating yoga into daily life for physical and mental well-being. She urged officials and the public to actively take part in the state-led Yoga Andhra-2025 campaign. Launching the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations at Nandyal Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, she lit the ceremonial lamp and inaugurated the month-long campaign. The Collector stated that daily yoga practice promotes physical fitness, mental peace, and emotional balance, helping reduce stress and anxiety. She recalled that International Yoga Day, now celebrated in over 170 countries, began after the Prime Minister's 2014 proposal at the UN. Under the Chief Minister's guidance, Yoga Andhra-2025 will run from May 21 to June 21. Trained yoga practitioners will serve as resource persons at all administrative levels, conducting awareness and training sessions from May 28. She announced that the Prime Minister will attend the International Yoga Day event on June 21 in Visakhapatnam, expected to draw five lakh participants. The district administration is celebrating the campaign's launch with grandeur, involving departments like AYUSH, Health, Panchayati Raj, and Municipal Administration. Officials have been directed to extend full support. Yoga enthusiasts are encouraged to train under certified instructors. DRDA and MEPMA officials have been asked to register participants on the official website. At the municipal level, two trainers will be allotted per ward or group of wards. Plans include mass yoga sessions with at least 1,000 participants at 24 tourism sites and temples. Special focus will be on involving women from self-help groups and MEPMA. Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan noted that yoga is a lifestyle and praised public involvement in the initiative.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers assured to give MSP for jowar
Nandyal: The government has approved procurement of 30,000 tonnes of sorghum (jowar) in Nandyal district at minimum support price (MSP), Joint Collector C Vishnu Charan announced. He chaired a review meeting with officials concerned on sorghum procurement at the Collectorate on Saturday. The Joint Collector stated that out of the sanctioned 30,000 tonnes, only 5,000 metric tonnes have been procured so far, adding that there is still scope to procure additional 25,000 tonnes. He instructed the officials to inform farmers that sorghum should be brought for unloading only after scheduling through agricultural staff at Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs). Sorghum brought without prior scheduling will not be procured, he cautioned. Vishnu Charan emphasised that every farmer must bring essential documents - Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and land passbook - while coming for procurement. These documents should be submitted to the designated agency to facilitate generation of an online truck sheet, he directed. He advised farmers not to bring their produce to the procurement godowns and wait unnecessarily for two to three days. He reassured farmers that there is no need for apprehension, and clarified that all sorghum meeting FAQ (Fair Average Quality) standards will be procured without fail.
