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Hans India
13-05-2025
- Business
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17 mandals in Prakasam face drought-like conditions
Ongole: Prakasam district in-charge minister and state revenue and endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy participated in the District Development Review Committee meeting held at the Collectorate here on Monday, Speaking at the meeting , he said that the primary focus of the government is ensuring that welfare benefits reach every eligible citizen, particularly those in the most vulnerable sections of society. The DDRC meeting, which brought together top government officials, local legislators, and district administrators, revealed that 17 mandals in the district are currently experiencing drought-like conditions. The public representatives from various places urged the government to address the increasing demand for drinking water immediately. Key discussions in the meeting focused on the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, with Minister Anam Ramanaraya Reddy highlighting that the central government has extended the programme until 2028. The administration announced it is fast-tracking water management strategies to prevent potential water crises during the summer months. In other issues, the minister highlighted the government's commitment to employment generation, particularly through the Employment Guarantee Scheme. He said that the government is committed to providing jobs to unemployed individuals in poor communities and instructed officials to expedite ongoing work projects. The potential involvement of the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) was explored as a means to generate new revenue streams for urban local bodies by utilising vacant lands. Regarding agriculture, the minister promised support to local farmers. Specific discussions were planned regarding challenges faced by tobacco farmers in the region, underscoring the government's approach to addressing sector-specific agricultural concerns. Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneyulu, District Collector A Thameem Ansariya, Ongole MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, ZP Chairperson Buchepalli Venkayamma, MLC Thumati Madhava Rao, MLAs, chairmen of various corporations, and other public representatives, officials participated in the meeting.
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Chittoor to lead in govt. schemes: Minister
Chittoor: Transport Minister and Chittoor District In-charge M Ramprasad Reddy has called for transforming Chittoor into a model district for implementing government welfare schemes. Chairing the District Development Review Committee (DDRC) meeting on Tuesday, he urged officials to work with dedication to uplift all sectors and launch a movement-like initiative to enhance groundwater levels. He said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu envisions Chittoor as a horticulture hub and is committed to resolving mango farmers' issues. Efforts are on to ensure remunerative prices for mangoes in coordination with the administration. Chittoor MP Daggumalla Prasada Rao emphasized improving Anganwadi infrastructure using NREGS and MPLADS funds and called on the health department to expedite National Health Mission projects. He directed completion of hospital construction, staffing, and infrastructure reporting. Collector Sumit Kumar stated that groundwater improvement works under NREGS are underway, with priority on addressing summer water scarcity using municipal and panchayat funds. Gudipalle mandal ranks lowest in groundwater among 31 mandals, with Kuppam also facing issues. Officials were directed to complete drinking water and road projects within a month. He also proposed TTD collaboration to distribute mango pulp to devotees, benefiting farmers. A committee of public reps and mango growers will be formed, and a letter sent to TTD to define quality and pricing standards. MLAs Gurajala Jaganmohan and K Muralimohan attended the meeting, which reviewed departments including RWS, ZP, Panchayat Raj, Roads and Buildings, Medical and Health, Horticulture, DRDA, ICDS, and Irrigation.
