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United News of India
4 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
AP; 21 MoUs held in presence of CM Naidu for tribal development at Paderu
Paderu (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 9 (UNI) A Game changing day for Andhra Pradesh tribals as the state government signed 21 key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) here today focused on tribal development, including livelihood generation, agricultural expansion, marketing of forest produce, and promotion of tourism. These agreements were formalised in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the occasion of World Tribal Day held here. Several public and private sector organisations joined hands with the government to promote the marketing of tribal and forest-based products most notably, Araku Coffee both within India and internationally. The Central Rubber Board signed an MoU with ITDA Rampachodavaram to support rubber cultivation through the development of infrastructure and expansion of plantations. A separate agreement was signed with GCC (Girijan Cooperative Corporation) to boost the sale of tribal products and Araku Coffee, including goods produced by DWCRA women. To expand its global footprint, GCC has signed an MoU with Hathi Services LLC for the retail sale of Tribal Cooperative Corporation products in the United States. This includes plans to set up joint retail showrooms across India, which will showcase tribal products from Andhra Pradesh and feature Araku Coffee kiosks, enhancing both marketing and employment opportunities for tribal communities. Leading FMCG company, Tata Consumers has signed an MoU with GCC to take the organic Araku Coffee brand to larger domestic and global markets. MoUs for Promoting Homestays and Tribal Tourism ITC signed an MoU with ITDA Paderu to expand its coffee plantations by an additional 1,600 hectares, supplementing its current operations across 4,010 hectares in partnership with a local farmers' cooperative. The Coffee Board has also signed a MoU for expanding coffee cultivation in tribal areas, ensuring quality production and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. To strengthen the marketing of products made by tribal women, Frontier Marketing and Easy Mart signed agreements to facilitate sales in rural markets. Meanwhile, Equip signed an MoU with ITDA to integrate turmeric cultivation, set up processing units, and develop necessary infrastructure for value addition and marketing. ISB (Indian School of Business) has also signed a significant MoU to raise awareness about the commercial potential of seasonal forest products manufactured by tribal women's groups. In the tourism sector, OYO Homes and Homey Huts have entered into an MoU to establish homestays in tribal regions. The initiative aims to provide authentic local experiences for visitors while enhancing livelihood opportunities for tribal families. The Change Society has signed an MoU to introduce value-based education for tribal students. Additional MoUs have also been signed on natural farming, marketing infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood models. The AP Tourism Forum has expressed its commitment to developing tribal tourism circuits to boost employment and inclusive growth in the region. UNI XR/KNR GNK
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Araku Coffee in Starbucks: Andhra Pradesh govt inks 21 MoUs to boost tribal development
VISAKHAPATNAM: Premier coffee house Starbucks will soon serve Araku coffee, adding it to its menu. Additionally, Tata Consumer company will expand the organic Araku Coffee brand's domestic and global reach through an agreement with Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC). This development is part of the Andhra Pradesh government's efferts to boost tribal development, as 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on the occasion of the 'International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples'. The agreements aim to promote livelihood generation, agricultural expansion, forest produce marketing, and tourism promotion. The MoUs were formalized in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Several public and private sector organizations have partnered with the state to expand the marketing of tribal and forest-based products in domestic and international markets. The Central Rubber Board signed an MoU with ITDA Rampachodavaram to support rubber cultivation by improving infrastructure and expanding plantations.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Decision on revival of G.O. 3 soon, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says that the government is actively exploring ways to revive G.O. No. 3, and that a decision on it will be announced soon. 'Deliberations are underway on the G.O. and in what form it can be brought back to ensure maximum benefit to the tribal communities,' Mr. Naidu said while addressing a public meeting organised on the occasion of the International Day of Worlds Indigenous Peoples, at Lagisipalli village of Paderu mandal in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district on Saturday. 'Several suggestions have been received on the way forward. A small mistake can cause further delay, which is why a proactive and carefully considered approach is essential,' the Chief Minister observed. The G.O No. 3 states that only local tribal people are eligible for government jobs in the Scheduled Areas. Tribal people have been demanding that the G.O., which was quashed by the Apex court in 2020, be reinstated as it safeguards their employment rights and prevents non-tribals from taking up positions meant for local tribals. Mr. Naidu asserted that the NDA Government was consistently striving to improve infrastructure, raise the living standards, and boost the incomes of the tribal communities in the district. Welfare schemes 'Currently, the government is providing social security pensions under NTR Bharosa to 3,77,051 tribal people every month and spending about ₹1,595 crore annually on the scheme. The government is also providing 200 units of free electricity per month to 4.82 lakh tribal households. Soon, the government will also begin installation of free rooftop solar panels,' Mr. Naidu said. He further said that under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme, the government deposited ₹642 crore directly into the bank accounts of the mothers of 4,86,803 tribal students studying in Classes 1 to 12. Skill development He said the government would establish skill development centres to impart training to tribal youths in sectors such as tourism, food processing, handicrafts etc. 'Minister of HRD and IT Nara Lokesh released ₹45 crore on August 8, exclusively for the construction of 373 new school buildings,' the Chief Minister said. The government was also paying special attention to the healthcare of tribal communities. He said a monthly pension of ₹10,000 was being provided to 1,487 tribal people suffering from sickle cell anaemia. 'Keeping pregnant women in view, the government has strengthened 76 birth waiting halls to avoid carrying them in traditional dolis. Additionally, 35 new buildings are under construction and 15 others are being renovated,' he added. Araku Coffee cultivation Referring to Araku Coffee, Mr. Naidu said the government was considering expanding its cultivation to another one lakh acres. 'Currently, coffee is being cultivated in an extent of 2.58 lakh acres spread across 11 mandals, supporting the livelihood of 2.46 lakh tribal people. Additionally, cherries are being cultivated in an extent of 1.80 lakh acres, producing 90,000 tonnes annually,' he said. Mr. Naidu appreciated the tribal farmers for cultivating not only mangoes, sapota, cashew, jackfruit, jamun, lemon, and custard apple but also premium crops such as saffron. Doli-free district On road connectivity, Mr. Naidu said that about 269 km of BT roads had been laid under the aegis of the NHAI to connect 203 tribal hamlets at a cost of ₹200 crore in one year. 'Currently, NH works worth ₹8,570 crore are underway, covering 515 km across tribal districts,' he said, and assured that all the 1,483 habitations in the Agency would have road connectivity with a budget of ₹2,850 crore in the next few years, making ASR district a doli-free destination. The Chief Minister also announced that the filling of teacher posts through the DSC would be completed by the end of this month. Tourism clusters Mr. Naidu further said that Araku, Lambasingi and Maredumilli were being developed as tourism clusters. 'In the days to come, the government will provide financial support to set up 1,000 homestays in the tribal areas,' he added. Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani, district Collector A.S. Dinesh Kumar, and Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar were present. The Chief Minister later visited various stalls that displayed products manufactured by the tribal people.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
World Tribal Day: A.P. govt. signs 21 MoUs focussing on livelihood generation, agricultural expansion, tourism promotion
The Andhra Pradesh government signed 21 key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focused on tribal development, including livelihood generation, agricultural expansion, marketing of forest produce, and promotion of tourism, on the occasion of the World Tribal Day programme held at Paderu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Saturday (August 9). These agreements were formalised in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Several public and private sector organisations joined hands with the government to promote the marketing of tribal and forest-based products. The Central Rubber Board signed an MoU with ITDA–Rampachodavaram to support rubber cultivation through the development of infrastructure and expansion of plantations. The Rubber Board signed a separate agreement with the Girijan Cooperative Corporation(GCC) to boost the sale of tribal products and Araku Coffee, including goods produced by women under the Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas scheme. Under this agreement, Mission to Eliminate Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) will also establish Araku Coffee kiosks in various parts of the State. To expand its global footprint, GCC has signed an MoU with Hathi Services LLC for the retail sale of Tribal Cooperative Corporation products in the U.S. This includes plans to set up joint retail showrooms across India, which will showcase tribal products from Andhra Pradesh and feature Araku Coffee kiosks, enhancing both marketing and employment opportunities for tribal communities. Leading FMCG company Tata Consumer Products signed an MoU with GCC to take the organic Araku Coffee brand to larger domestic and global markets. Additionally, Starbucks is set to introduce Araku Coffee to its menu. Subko has signed an MoU to create a replicable, sustainable collaboration for the processing of red cherries from tribal farmers at Chintapalli. Meanwhile, ITC signed an MoU with ITDA-Paderu to expand its coffee plantations by an additional 1,600 hectares, supplementing its current operations across 4,010 hectares, in partnership with a local farmers' cooperative. The Coffee Board has also signed an MoU for expanding coffee cultivation in tribal areas, ensuring quality production and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. To strengthen the marketing of products made by tribal women, Frontier Marketing and Easy Mart signed agreements with ....? to facilitate sales in rural markets. Meanwhile, Equip signed an MoU with ITDA to integrate turmeric cultivation, set up processing units and develop necessary infrastructure for value addition and marketing. ISB (Indian School of Business) signed a significant MoU ITDA-Paderu to spread awareness on the commercial potential of seasonal forest products manufactured by tribal women's groups. In the tourism sector, OYO Homes and Homey Huts have entered into an MoU with ITDA-Paderu to establish homestays in tribal regions. The initiative aims to provide authentic local experiences for visitors while enhancing livelihood opportunities for the tribal families. The Change Society has signed an MoU the ITDA to introduce value-based education for tribal students. Additional MoUs have also been signed on natural farming, marketing infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood models.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM Naidu to attend International Tribal Day celebrations in ASR district
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be attending the International Tribal Day celebrations at Vanjangi village of Paderu mandal in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district on Saturday. The Chief Minister will also visit the Modakondamma temple and participate in the traditional tribal cultural events. He will also visit tribal households to understand their living conditions. Later, Mr. Naidu will interact with the coffee growers. It will be followed by a public meeting at Lagisapalle. From there, he will inaugurate various development projects in the tribal areas. Several MoUs will be signed in his presence. Mr. Naidu is also scheduled to interact with the party workers. The United Nations has given this year's theme as 'Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Indigenous Peoples'. The government accelerated road development projects to connect remote tribal habitations with the Agency headquarters and the plains. Roads and bridges worth ₹2,404 crore were being constructed to enhance connectivity to over 2,075 tribal hamlets over the next five years. In ASR district alone, ₹41 crore was being spent on road corridors. The Community Health Centre at the Chintoor ITDA was being upgraded from 50 to 100 beds. In addition, ₹50 crore each had been sanctioned for multi-specialty hospitals in Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, Rampachodavaram, KR Puram, and Srisailam ITDA areas. These hospitals were expected to become operational soon. Construction of a medical college in Paderu was also progressing rapidly. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), drinking water supply to 13,816 tribal habitations was being taken up at a cost of ₹2,373 crore, with a target to complete the works by 2026. To support tribal youth preparing for the DSC and other competitive exams, the government had set up Study Circles in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and other urban centres. Furthermore, ₹150 crore had been sanctioned to convert residential school buildings in tribal areas into hostels. An additional ₹64 crore was being spent on the construction of over 520 new residential school buildings. A high-level bridge across the Nagavali between Poornapadu and Komarada in Parvathipuram-Manyam district was being taken up at a cost of ₹10 crore. The government had also devised a plan to expand Araku Coffee, now an internationally renowned brand, by boosting plantation areas and setting up pulping and processing units. Around ₹202 crore would be spent on expansion of coffee plantations and infrastructure. Tourism projects would also be initiated to create job and livelihood opportunities for tribal youth in the Agency regions, a press release said.
