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Hans India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Collector unveils Rs 4,215 cr credit plan
Parvatipuram: 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.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Blood tests to be held in malaria prone areas
Parvatipuram: Aiming to control malaria in the district, the district administration launched Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in the district on May 1 and will continue till June 15. June, July and August are the crucial months for spreading of malaria in the district due to its geographical condition and the district administration concentrated on these months. The Malaria officials identified 248 vulnerable villages for malaria with a population of about 50,000. Besides IRS to control malaria, even looking to eradicate parasite in any person. Blood screening tests are planned to conduct to identify any parasite in any person thereby steps can be taken to bring it into 'zero' spreading. District Collector A Shyam Prasad instructed the officials to prepare meticulous plan to control malaria. He asserted that no death should occur due to malaria. Before monsoon, chlorination of drinking water sources, preparation of oil balls etc material should be kept ready to combat the situation, he said. 'Giri Chaitanyam' a digital vehicle is coming on the road shortly and being utilised to create awareness among the public not only on malaria but for multiple activities, he said. Gambusia fish have been releasing in water bodies to control mosquito larva and also trying to use drone services to spray or to release mosquito controlling activities, he said.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Special officer tours Manyam dist
Parvatipuram: The Special Officer of Parvatipuram Manyam District Dr Narayan Bharat Gupta took part in the Swarna Andhra Swachh Andhra (SASA) programme on Saturday with district collector A Shyam Prasad. Together, they planted saplings at the District Collector's office and launched a 'Chalivendram' (drinking water centre) in Parvatipuram town, distributing buttermilk to attendees. Dr Gupta urged the public to prioritize their health amid the heat, advising them to stay indoors unless necessary and to wear loose clothing and stay hydrated when outdoors. He also encouraged the community to maintain cleanliness and to empty containers to prevent mosquito breeding. Additionally, he reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing toilets for every household and encouraged applications for assistance. After the programme, he visited NREGA projects in Lakshminarayan Puram village.
