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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. Governor launches climate action plan and Amaravati plastic-free city campaign in Guntur
Governor of Andhra Pradesh and president of Indian Red Cross Society, A.P. State Branch, S. Abdul Nazeer launched the 'A.P. Climate Action Plan and Amaravati Plastic-free City Campaign,' at a programme organised by A.P. Red Cross here on Tuesday (August 12). Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the 'A.P. Climate Action Plan and Amaravati Plastic Free City Campaign,' was a unique initiative by A.P. Red Cross and lauded the participation of students, Junior Red Cross members, young participants, and volunteers in the campaign. He expressed the confidence that the campaign will be spread across the entire State, through coordinated efforts of all stakeholders. The Governor said that through this campaign, people should be made aware of the ill-effects of excessive use of plastic in our daily life and eliminate the use of single-use plastic by promoting sustainable habits, and protect the environment for future generations. He pointed out that India has a per capita plastic consumption of 11 kg and about 3.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually. He further said that the Goal 13 of the United Nations Sustainable Development calls for urgent action to combat climate change. He appreciated the launch of A.P. Climate Action Campaign with the support of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Abdul Nazeer urged the Vice-Chancellors to take up the A.P. Climate Action Campaign in the colleges with the active participation of all students and faculty members. Later, the Governor has administered a Green Pledge by the students. Guntur District Collector S. Nagalakshmi, Red Cross A.P. Chairman Y.D. Rama Rao, general secretary & CEO A.K. Parida, Secretary to Governor M. Hari Jawaharlal, Red Cross treasurer P. Ramachandra Raju, chairman, IRCS Guntur District Branch V. Ravi and other dignitaries attended the programme.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Governor Abdul Nazeer highlights AP's robust 8.8% agriculture growth amid rising food demand
Vijayawada: Mentioning that Andhra Pradesh was a leading performer with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.8% in the agriculture and allied sectors during the year 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh governor S Abdul Nazeer noted that it is essential to take care of nutritional security and food safety while producing more food for our growing population. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The AP governor, who is also the chancellor of Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), took part in the 57th university convocation ceremony held at Swarna Bharath Trust at Atkur in Krishna district on Thursday. Addressing the students at the convocation, Abdul Nazeer said that in 2024, India achieved a record food grain production of 353.95 million tonnes, which is a 6.5% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in agricultural production was driven by bumper harvests of key crops like wheat, rice, and maize. Supportive government policies and agricultural schemes were also cited as contributing factors for this achievement. "Our country's population is likely to cross 1.6 billion, and food demand is expected to rise to approximately 400 million tonnes by the year 2050, necessitating the need to produce even more to meet this demand," the Governor noted. Stating that the agricultural sector also provides livelihood support to about 46.1% of the country's population, Abdul Nazeer said that according to the Economic Survey 2025, the agricultural sector is seeing a growth rate of about 3.8% in the financial year 2025. However, an agricultural growth rate of 4% per annum is necessary not only to meet the demand for food, feed, and fodder but also to sustain a GDP growth rate of 8-9%, reduce poverty, and support the overall economic growth of the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On the occasion, the university presented the Dr M V Reddy National Award 2024 to ICAR (New Delhi) Commercial Crops ADG Dr Prashant K Dash and the V Ramachandra Rao National Award 2024 to ANGRAU research director Dr P V Satyanarayana for their best research works in the agriculture field. A total of 46 PhDs, 196 postgraduates, and 1,420 graduate degrees were awarded to the students at the convocation.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Governor to attend ANGRAU's 57th convocation on July 24
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer will attend the 57th Annual Convocation of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) at Atkur village in Unguturu mandal of Krishna district on July 24 (Thursday). Mr. Abdul Nazeer, who is also the Chancellor of the university, will present gold medals and awards to meritorious students and faculty members, and deliver the convocation address. University Vice-Chancellor R. Sarada Jayalakshmi Devi, Registrar G. Ramachandra Rao, and other faculty and staff will participate in the event. In preparation for the Governor's visit, Krishna district in-charge Collector Geetanjali Sharma, Additional Superintendent of Police Satyanarayana, and other officials inspected the venue and reviewed the arrangements, officials said in a release.
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Officials told to prioritise early detection for TB elimination
Vijayawada: Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Wednesday emphasised that early identification and prompt treatment are crucial to achieving the national goal of Tuberculosis (TB) elimination. During a meeting at Raj Bhavan, state and Central government officials presented an overview of the 'TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' (TB-Free India Campaign) implementation in Andhra Pradesh to the Governor. Governor Abdul Nazeer underscored the importance of strengthening community engagement through 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation) activities. He also stressed the need for inter-departmental convergence to ensure the effective eradication of TB across the state. Demonstrating his commitment to the initiative, the Governor registered his name on the Ni-kshay portal, receiving an ID card from the officials present. Dr Bhawani Singh Kushwaha, TB officer, CTD; Dr D Dharma Rao, national consultant (Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative) and Dr T Ramesh, joint director, TB, briefed the Governor on the comprehensive steps being undertaken for the successful implementation of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the state. Following the briefing, Dr M Hari Jawaharlal, ex officio secretary to the Governor, handed over a cheque of Rs 84,000 to the officials. This amount, provided on behalf of the Governor, is earmarked for the distribution of nutrition baskets to 20 TB patients, aiming to support their recovery and well-being. P S Suryaprakash, joint secretary to Governor; Gangadhar Das, public health specialist, CTD; Dr Bhanu Naik, DLAT officer, NTR district; Dr T Dheeraj, WHO consultant; and Dr V Jaswanth Kumar, MO, TB-HIV also participated.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
AP governor calls for digital and AI integration to empower farmers
Vijayawada: Dr YSR Horticulture University chancellor and Andhra Pradesh governor S Abdul Nazeer said horticulture continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring nutritional security and enhancing farmers' income. Andhra Pradesh witnessed phenomenal growth in the horticultural sector during the past few decades, and horticulture has been identified as a sunrise sector with a production of 275.13 lakh metric tonnes from an area of 15.98 lakh hectares across the state. Andhra Pradesh stands fifth in the country in horticultural production, with horticulture contributing approximately 16.07% to the state's GVA. Speaking at the sixth convocation ceremony of the university on Thursday, the chancellor stressed the need for leveraging cutting-edge Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the integration of digital platforms, AI-powered advisory services, and real-time decision support systems. These must become the new paradigm to bridge the last-mile gap and empower farmers with timely, personalised, and actionable knowledge. "Even though the achievements of our farm scientists are indeed laudable, it remains a reality that the tangible benefits of many scientific advancements are reaching the farming community with a significant time lag – and even then, only to a limited extent," Abdul Nazeer noted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Desert Order Undo Listing the university's achievements, Abdul Nazeer mentioned that the university successfully developed and released 38 high-yielding varieties of various horticultural crops, out of which 31 varieties were formally notified by the Central Variety Release Committee at the national level over the past two years. Emphasising the importance of quality planting material, the chancellor said that the university established state-of-the-art infrastructure, including screen houses and an automated seedling production facility at its Centre of Excellence. A total of 1,309 students were awarded their degrees during the convocation, which included 1,152 BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, 119 MSc, and 38 PhD graduates. On the occasion, three best scientist/teacher awards, besides 20 gold medals, were presented. National Academy of Agriculture Research (NAAR) ICAR director Dr Gopal Lal participated as the chief guest. Vice chancellor Dr K Gopal, faculty members and students were present.
