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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Mercedes-Benz presents two multipurpose vehicles to Parvatipuram-Manyam district in Andhra Pradesh
Parvatipuram-Manyam district received two multi-purpose vehicles, specially designed by Mercedes Benz, thanks to the initiative of Niti Aayog, which accepted the proposal submitted by the District Collector A. Shyam Prasad. Speaking to The Hindu, the Collector said the vehicles would enable the District Administration to meet the various needs of tribal people living in remote areas of Palakonda, Kurupam, Gummalakshmipuram, Makkuva, Saluru, and other mandals. He said the multipurpose vehicles will be used as mobile Giri Bazaars and to promote government welfare schemes meant for tribals. He thanked both Niti Aayog and Mercedes-Benz for sanctioning two vehicles under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. According to him, the vehicles will have audio-video facilities to highlight the welfare schemes of both the Union and State Governments. The officials and staff can also travel in the vehicles to create awareness among the tribals about the schemes and their benefits. On normal days, they function like Giri Bazaars and enable tribals to buy rice, pulses and other essential commodities at affordable rates. The district administration observed that many middlemen and traders are fleecing the gullible people with imitative and inferior products, which are also sold at exorbitant rates. Currently, the district administration is using a few vehicles for the Giri Bazaars. The two vehicles provided by Mercedes-Benz would enable the officials to send essential commodities to faraway places as the vehicles can move easily on ghat roads.
Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Parvatipuram aims to develop in a saturation mode under PM JANMAN
Parvatipuram: Parvathipuram Manyam district administration is aiming to gain all round development through Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme. This programme is aimed to saturate Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with basic facilities like housing, water, sanitation, education, healthcare, connectivity, and livelihood. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad is spearheading the implementation in Parvatipuram, emphasizing timely completion. In Seethampeta ITDA, 447 PVTG habitations across four mandals covering 49,611 tribals have seen 2,530 houses sanctioned. Apart from this,417 drinking water schemes, roads, anganwadis, hostels, and multipurpose centers developed. All habitations are electrified; 27 BSNL towers and 53 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras are operational. In Parvatipuram ITDA, 3,323 houses have been sanctioned (1,827 grounded), 16 road works (34.77 km) sanctioned, 376 FHTC projects initiated (55 completed), and mobile connectivity extended to 248 habitations. Anganwadis, hostels, and multipurpose centers are under construction. Over 1.5 lakh welfare documents like Aadhaar, Ayushman cards, and caste certificates have been issued across both ITDAs. The Collector affirmed the programme's top priority status, calling it transformative for tribal welfare and district infrastructure, with a strong focus on saturation-based,timely execution.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
District Collector Unveils Rs 4,215 Cr Credit Plan for Parvathipuram Manyam
District Collector A. Shyam Prasad has released the Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) 2025–26 for Parvathipuram Manyam district, with an outlay of Rs 4,215.30 crore. The PLP 2025–26, prepared by NABARD, was launched during a District Industrial Promotion Committee meeting held at the Collectorate on Monday. The plan outlines the district's credit potential and strategies for inclusive rural development. It aims to enhance credit flow to priority sectors, bridge infrastructure gaps, and promote climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. Agriculture is the predominant activity in the district, with two-thirds of the workforce engaged in farming. About 79% of the farmers are marginal, and the average landholding is 0.75 hectares. Major crops in the district include Paddy (0.75 lakh ha), Maize (0.11 lakh ha), and Cotton (0.10 lakh ha). Of the total credit potential of Rs 4,215.30 crore, Rs 3,316.04 crore is allocated to agriculture, including infrastructure and allied activities. MSMEs have been allocated Rs 386.69 crore, and the housing sector Rs 221.40 crore. NABARD District Development Officer Dinesh Kumar Reddy stated that under the 2023–24 action plan, the district achieved a Credit-Deposit Ratio of 168%. Over 3.2 lakh PMJDY accounts were opened, and non-performing assets were brought down to 1.6%. District Revenue Officer K. Hemalata, DPO T. Kondala Rao, District Industries Officer Karunakar, and Lead Bank Manager Vijaya Swarup attended the meeting.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government plans to spend ₹16 crore for the improvement of minor irrigation facilities in Parvatipuram-Manyam district, says Collector
The government has planned to spend around ₹16 crore for the improvement of minor irrigation facilities and maintenance of tanks in the district ahead of the kharif season, Parvatipuram-Manyam District Collector A. Shyam Prasad said, adding that maintenance works are taken up to strengthen the ayacut of 120 tanks and 112 check dams in the district. Speaking to The Hindu here on Sunday, he said that the initiative would benefit farmers as a majority of areas in the district come under rain-fed zone. Reccently, Mr. Shyam Prasad laid the foundation stone for a feeder channel to ponds at Konkadi Varam village of Garugubilli mandal on a request from the farmers. 'The proper maintenance of tanks and creation of proper feeder channels would improve agriculture activity. The water needs of humans and cattle can also be met. We directed the Irrigation Department officials to complete all the works by June second week so that the water can be stored in the rainy season,' he added. Mr. Shyam Prasad said that the district administration had given priority to the development of coconut groves in the district with the support of self-help groups. He said that the coconut trees would be planted near water bodies under MGNREGA. 'Coconut plantation will ensure additional income for the farmers. They will reap the benefits for many decades if the coconut plantation is taken care of for at least five years,' the District Collector said.
