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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Global Vijayawada diaspora joins hands to uplift ‘golden families' under P4 scheme
Vijayawada: In a major boost to NTR district's fight against poverty, people from Vijayawada who have settled across the globe are stepping in to support the P4 (People–Public–Private–Partnership for Poverty Reduction) scheme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nearly 900 Non-Resident Vijayawadians (NRVs), known for their active involvement in social service across Andhra Pradesh, are now being encouraged to mentor vulnerable families back home. Recognising their success stories and philanthropic spirit, the NTR district administration is tapping into this global network to assist 'Bangaru Kutumbams' (Golden Families) — economically weaker households identified for upliftment under the P4 policy. Taking this initiative forward, District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha recently held a special meeting with a group of NRVs and members of the PB Siddhartha College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association at the Collectorate. "NRVs are ideal partners in this mission. They've seen success across the world and are now ready to give back to their roots. The P4 policy is a path to eliminate poverty by 2029 by connecting the top 10% of society to uplift the bottom 20%," the collector said. He added that 86,398 golden families have already been identified in the district, of which 30,617 families have been adopted by 3,897 volunteer guides. The administration now hopes that more NRVs will join hands in guiding these families in skill development, employment, self-employment, and access to health services. NRVs including P Suresh, Y Manidhar and Harshasai pledged their involvement in the initiative. P B Siddhartha alumni members Swaroop, A Prashant Chowdhury, G S C Bose, and Sumabindu Atluri also assured their support. Collector Lakshmisha emphasised that this global-local partnership will not only combat poverty but also enhance Vijayawada's identity as a city of entrepreneurship, culture, and compassion.
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
P4 Foundation launched to eradicate poverty by 2029
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday chaired the inaugural general body meeting of the Swarnandhra-P4 Foundation, signalling the official launch of a comprehensive programme aimed at making Andhra Pradesh a poverty-free state by 2029. The meeting, held at the Secretariat with ministers, public representatives, and officials joining via video conference, saw the Chief Minister finalise the P4 logo and lay out the strategic framework for its implementation. After reviewing six proposed designs, the official P4 logo was approved. The Chief Minister directed extensive outreach measures to promote the logo and share success stories and case studies of 'Bangaru Kutumbams' that have benefited. He also emphasised adequate recognition for mentors. To ensure widespread and effective execution, CM Naidu announced the formation of two central committees: a state-level executive committee and an advisory committee. Furthermore, P4 chapters will be established at both district and constituency levels. These chapters will comprise vice-chairmen of the Swarnandhra-P4 Foundation (including assigned ministers), public representatives, and government officials, ensuring a collaborative approach across all administrative tiers. The immediate goal is to identify 1.5 million 'Bangaru Kutumbams' by August 15 and appoint 1,00,000 dedicated guides. These guides will provide continuous support, offering initial aid and ongoing mentorship. 'It's not enough to assist once; we need committed mentors who stay engaged,' the CM stressed. He urged the identification of mentors from diverse backgrounds, including NRIs, industry leaders, and philanthropists, who are already contributing to poverty alleviation. 'With P4, our vision is to eliminate poverty in the state by 2029. This isn't an ordinary goal—it's a battle we must win to make history,' declared Naidu. He highlighted that resolve can make the impossible possible and encouraged the adoption of evolving development paradigms such as PPP (Public-Private Partnership) models and new VGF (Viability Gap Funding) mechanisms to accelerate the state's growth. Each constituency aims to select 6,000–10,000 'Bangaru Kutumbams,' presenting a significant opportunity for MLAs to serve their constituents directly. The Chief Minister specifically lauded Bapatla district for its exemplary leadership in P4 implementation, attributing its success to the dedication of local representatives and the district collector. Ministers, public representatives, Swarnandhra-P4 Foundation vice-chairman Parivararao, and principal secretary chief secretary K Vijayanand were among the senior officials present at the meeting.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Officials told to intensify focus on Prakasam development
Ongole: At a review meeting held at the Collectorate in Ongole on Thursday, Special Chief Secretary of Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Department and Zonal in-charge officer, Dr MT Krishna Babu, urged all departments to intensify their focus on developing Prakasam district in accordance with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's vision. The high-level meeting, attended by officials from various departments, examined the implementation status of development and welfare schemes across the district. District Collector A Thameem Ansariya and Joint Collector Ronanki Gopala Krishna delivered detailed presentations on the progress achieved by different departments. Key issues discussed during the meeting included verification of social and disability pensions, Deepam-2 initiative, solar electricity, safe drinking water supply, including the challenges during summer, P-4 implementation, re-open cases for land disputes, audits, pilot projects for Reserve-Feed-2, housing schemes, and livelihood programmes. Speaking at the meeting, Krishna Babu emphasised the importance of not only ensuring uninterrupted water supply during summer months but also maintaining water quality. He suggested identifying economically stable individuals who have completed higher education through school teachers, recognising them as 'role models' who could support 'Bangaru Kutumbams' in their communities. He assured officials that pending bills for works undertaken under the 'Pallepanduga' programme would be released by the government. He referenced the Chief Minister's recent conference, where the District Collector had set a target of achieving 15 percent GDP growth for the district, directing all departments to work toward this goal. He advised officials to identify strengths and weaknesses to develop appropriate strategies for achieving targets, and called for coordinated efforts between public representatives and officials to boost the district's economic development. In the morning, Krishnababu, Collector Thameem Ansariya, and MLA BN Vijay Kumar distributed pensions to the beneficiaries at Kothakota of NG Padu mandal. The zonal in-charge visited the Industrial Growth Centre in Maddipadu, inspected Gundlakamma Reservoir, the local PHC, etc, and interacted with the locals, officials and inquired about the facilities.
