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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Eruvaka Pournami: When bulls are worshipped at beginning of crop sowing season
Farmers in some parts of Telangana have celebrated Eruvaka or Erokka Pournami on Wednesday (June 12, 2025) marking the beginning of the farm activity for crop sowing, and worshiped bulls used in ploughing. On the occasion, farmers gave bath to the cattle, embellished their horns, fed them with local dishes, prepared farm implements like plows and ceremoniously ploughed fields. Bullock cart procession was also taken out in some villages. A farmer from Cheriyala village of Sangareddy, Pocharam Ramulu said that after waking up in the morning, they take bulls to a nearby lake or other water body to wash them. 'Later, their horns are painted with colours. And, we give them polelu (sweet dish), pulgam (made of Sorghum), raw eggs, oil, panakam (a drink made of jaggery, pepper and other ingredients). Farm related work, cleaning fields of earlier crop remnants and leveling begins,' C. Sailu, Peerampalli village in Vikarabad said that the celebrations are held to worship bulls and mark the sowing season. Turmeric bulbs are crushed and fed to them. Yokes too are cleaned. 'From 4 to 5 p.m., the edlu (bulls) are taken to fields, fed polelu and they are worshipped. On this day, neither bulls or farmers work. It is a holiday for both. If someone does not have a bull or cow at home, they ask others in the village to bring the cattle to worship at home,' said Mr. Sailu Bonthu Rambabu, Telangana State Joint Secretary of Rythu Sangham said, 'In simple words, it [Eruvaka Pournami] is the beginning of Kharif season.' However, people in some parts of the State said that relatively fewer people are celebrating the festival now. Mr. Sailu said that instead of a procession only of bullock carts, some people follow a few carts in tractors, cars or bikes.
Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
Agricultural season begins in Anantapur dist
Anantapur: Marking the beginning of agricultural season, Eruvaka Pournami celebrations were held in Korrakodu village of Kuderu mandal, Uravakonda constituency. District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V till the soil with traditional bullocks and a plough, and sowing seeds in a field. He expressed hope for abundant rainfall and a prosperous harvest this year. The Collector claimed that the government is fully committed to supporting farmers. 'Eruvaka Pournami is being held in all the districts in view of the upcoming Kharif season,' he noted. He said that distribution of groundnut and other seeds has already commenced, and the district has successfully met the assigned seed distribution targets. Highlighting the State's preparedness, he mentioned that several issues faced by farmers at the field level are being actively addressed. He added that they are expecting about 40% excess rainfall this year. He reiterated the government's promise to stand by every farmer and assured that all agricultural necessities would be made available through Rythu Seva Kendras. As part of the initiative to encourage millets cultivation, mini kits containing seeds of crops like ragi and red gram were distributed to farmers. The Collector also handed over groundnut seed packets and Soil Health Cards to them. Special Deputy Collector Tippa Naik, District Agriculture Officer Uma Maheswaramma, JD of Animal Husbandry Venkataswamy, DCO Aruna Kumari, DPM of Natural Farming Lakshma Naik, CARD NGO Nirmala Reddy, AO Vijay Kumar, MPDO Kullayi Swamy, Housing AE Ashok, APO Polerayya, AOs Bala Naik, Somashekar, Rakesh, various departmental officials, MPEOs, and farmers.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
₹146 crore allocated to offer agricultural equipment to farmers on subsidy: A.P. Social Welfare Minister
State government has allocated ₹146 crore to provide agricultural equipment to farmers on subsidy, said Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy while addressing the farmers in 'Eruvaka Pournami' programme, at Throvagunta village near Ongole, in Prakasam district, on Wednesday. Mr. Veeranjaneya Swamy, along with Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, Santanuthalapadu MLA B.N. Vijay Kumar, Ongole Mayor Gangada Sujatha, Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwant Kumar Chidipothu and Collector A. Thameem Ansaria, participated in the programme organised by the Agriculture Department in a field near the tobacco auction centre. On the occasion, Mr. Veeranjaneya Swamy said, 'The alliance government has streamlined the Central government schemes that were stalled in the regime of YSR Congress Party due to lack of matching grants. Annadatha Sukhibhava scheme will be implemented on June 20 to provide financial assistance to the farmers.' Later, he visited the tobacco auction centre, held a meeting with the farmers and inspected the way tobacco is being procured at the centre. 'Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is a farmer's son and knows the hardships faced by the farmers. Our government has introduced a special budget for agriculture. The Chief Minister wants the paddy farmers to be happy,' the Minister said. The Social Welfare Minister further said that the coalition government will support the tobacco farmers so that they do not suffer any losses. He asked the Chairman of the Tobacco board to ensure that companies purchase the low-grade tobacco also. He said that the government has already formed a committee of ministers to solve their issues. Assuring support to them, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said, 'The tobacco companies have earned good profit during the last two years and should buy all the tobacco grown this year as well. The State government will procure black burley tobacco through Markfed from June 16.' 'The tobacco companies should also take responsibility in supporting the farmers. Similar to last year's procurement, the entire crop should be purchased this year. Otherwise, it is not right for companies to buy as they please. They should bring local conditions to the attention of their managements,' said Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao. Collector Thameem Ansaria said that the farmers should take advantage of the financial assistance provided by the government. She said that the yield can be increased by implementing the latest technology. The government has focused on making agriculture profitable and it is also giving high priority to the natural farming system, she informed.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Early water release for Krishna delta
VIJAYAWADA: In a major relief to Krishna Delta farmers, the AP Water Resources Department is set to release irrigation water from the Prakasam Barrage earlier than usual this year. To mitigate crop damage due to cyclonic rains and to facilitate timely agricultural operations, authorities plan to begin water discharge by June 20, nearly three weeks earlier than last year's July 10 release. Superintending Engineer of Krishna District Irrigation Department, Mohana Krishna, told TNIE that following internal meetings and stakeholder consultations, June 20 has been confirmed as the tentative release date. 'Initially, we aimed for the first week of June, but farmers requested a delay due to ongoing Operation and Maintenance (O&M) works on the canals. After evaluating all aspects, we are now targeting June 20 for water release to the Krishna Delta,' he said. The third week of June is traditionally considered ideal for water release, aligning with Eruvaka Pournami on June 11, when farmers begin sowing. Most farmers initially depend on rainwater and then require canal water for plant growth, especially for paddy, the region's dominant crop.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP Home Minister Anitha wishes on Eruvaka Pournami, says govt. committed for farmers welfare
Andhra Pradesh's Home Minister, Vangalapudi Anitha, extended her warm greetings to farmers in celebration of Eruvaka Pournami, highlighting the crucial role they play as the backbone of the nation. During her visit to the Payakaraopet constituency on Wednesday, she reiterated the commitment of the NDA government to farmer welfare. Participating in the Eruvaka programme in Geddapalem village, within the S Rayavaram mandal, Home Minister Anitha engaged in the traditional practice by ploughing the fields alongside party members. Speaking to the media, she underscored the government's prioritisation of agricultural development. Minister Anitha detailed initiatives aimed at modernising farming practices, mentioning the provision of advanced equipment in line with technological advancements. She noted that farmers are now utilising drones in their agricultural activities, with the government offering an 80 per cent subsidy for drone acquisition. Anitha expressed her hope for prosperous dairy farming in Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the government's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector.
