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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
A Konduru's 50 cr water project nears completion
1 2 Vijayawada: In a major relief to the residents of A Konduru mandal in NTR district, especially those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), the long-awaited 50 crore drinking water project under the Jal Jeevan Mission is nearing completion. The pipeline project, which draws water from the Krishna River, is set to provide safe drinking water to 38 villages across the mandal. A Konduru has been battling a CKD crisis for years, largely due to high levels of silica in the local groundwater. Between 2018 and 2022, 28 people died of renal failure in the region. In 2023 alone, medical screenings identified 414 CKD patients, sparking renewed demands from locals for access to clean drinking water. Responding to this health crisis, state govt launched an ambitious project to provide piped water to every household. NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha stated that the majority of trunk pipeline works were completed and the laying of distributary pipelines is progressing rapidly. "By March 2025, 50% of the works were completed, providing water access to nearly 45,000 residents. The remaining households will be covered by June," Dr Lakshmisha confirmed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo To support this effort, govt is constructing 14 new overhead water tanks in addition to 38 existing tanks, ensuring sufficient storage and supply. A 200-km pipeline network is being laid to connect every household in the affected villages. The project is seen as a permanent solution to the CKD crisis by reducing dependency on contaminated groundwater. The date for the formal inauguration will be announced soon.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
People urged to cooperate to eradicate child labour
Vijayawada: NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha stated that it is everyone's responsibility to eradicate child labour. On Friday, he unveiled a wall poster designed for the eradication of child labour, under the auspices of Labor, Women and Child Welfare Department, and Child Rights Advocacy Foundation (CRAF). Speaking at the District Task Force Committee meeting held on this occasion, the Collector said that as part of the Anti-Child Labour Month, officials from the Labour, Police, voluntary organisations, and the Revenue department should conduct special drive inspections to identify child labourers until June 30. He emphasised that employing children less than 14 years of age and adolescents between 14 and 18 years in hazardous work is a crime, according to the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. He urged for public awareness campaigns about child laws. Collector Lakshmisha stated that if anyone identifies children or adolescents working as child labourers, they should inform the toll-free numbers: 100, 1098, and 1800 102 7222. The wall poster unveiling event was attended by Deputy Labour Commissioner Ch Asharani, ICDS PD D Srilakshmi, District Child Protection Officer M Rajeshwara Rao, Dr B Keerthi, secretary of Vasavya Mahila Mandali, CRAF representative Prabhakar, Forum for Child Rights member A Ramesh, and Assistant Labour Officers.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NTR Collector highlights role of yoga in stress relief, better decision making
VIJAYAWADA: NTR District Collector Dr G Lakshmisha on Sunday emphasised the importance of yoga in reducing work-related stress and improving decision-making among government employees. Speaking at a special yoga session held on BRTS Road near Sarada College as part of the month-long Yogandhra campaign, he urged government staff to incorporate yoga into their daily routine for better physical and mental health. 'It is natural to face stress while delivering public services. Yoga offers a powerful means to overcome it and deliver better results,' he said. 'Every government office should have space for yoga practice.' He added that under the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Yogandhra aims to train 15 lakh people across in NTR, with government employees playing a key role. The event was organised by the District AYUSH Department and the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. Leaders and members of APNGO and ICASA associations joined the Collector in yoga session, which marked the second day of theme-based yoga and the fifth day of celebrations. APNGO State General Secretary A Vidyasagar described yoga and meditation as India's invaluable heritage, now embraced worldwide. He announced immediate financial support of `10,000 to trainer B Sirisha for promoting artistic yoga among underprivileged students.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Stay stress-free with yoga, Collector tells staff
Vijayawada: District collector Dr G Lakshmisha urged government employees to embrace yoga as a powerful tool to conquer work-related stress and enhance daily performance. He emphasised that adopting yoga can lead to remarkable results in their professional a special yoga programme jointly organised by the District AYUSH Department and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation here on Sunday, as part of the 'Yoga Andhra' month-long celebrations, Collector Lakshmisha highlighted that stress is a natural part of delivering public services and managing daily job responsibilities. Collector Lakshmisha, joined by NGO and IFTUC leaders and other employees, actively participated in performing yoga asanas at the event held near Sarada College on BRTS Road. Speaking afterward, he expressed his delight at organising a yoga programme for government employees on the fifth day of the month-long celebrations and the second day of the 'Yoga' theme. Lakshmisha said that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, 'Yoga Andhra' programmes are being implemented across the district with the aim of teaching yoga to approximately 1.5 million people, and he called upon employees to be key participants in making these initiatives a success. A Vidyasagar, State General Secretary of the AP NGO Association, remarked that yoga and meditation are India's rich heritage, now embraced by numerous countries worldwide. He called upon everyone to contribute to passing on this rich heritage to future generations. He announced an immediate assistance of Rs 10,000 for yoga trainer B Sireesha, who has been training underprivileged students in artistic yoga and bringing recognition to the practice, to enable her to continue such initiatives. D Satyanarayana, District Executive President of AP NGO; VV Prasad, Joint President; P Ramesh, Secretary; CVR Prasad, City President; Sheikh Naziruddin, City Secretary; Dr M Suhasini, Yoga Andhra Nodal Officer and DMHO; D Chandrasekhar, Addl Commissioner, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation; Dr V Rani, District AYUSH Yoga Andhra Nodal Officer; Medical Officer Dr Y Ratna Priyadarshini; and yoga trainers Satyanarayana and Ramanjaneyulu, and others participated.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NTR collector advocates regular yoga practice for govt employees
Vijayawada: NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha suggested that govt employees should adopt yoga and make it an integral part of their lives to overcome work-related stress, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and achieve positive outcomes in life. As part of the month-long Yogandhra awareness campaign, the NTR district's Ayush department, in association with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), conducted a special yoga camp for govt employees near Sarada College on BRTS Road. Dr Lakshmisha, along with employees and employee union leaders, performed various yoga asanas during the event on Sunday. On the occasion, he urged employee union leaders to explain the benefits of yoga to all employees and encourage them to regularly practice yoga at govt offices. He said that yoga strengthens both the physical and mental health of individuals. He added that the district administration aims to train 15 lakh people in yoga ahead of International Yoga Day, which would be observed on June 2. Dr Lakshmisha urged the cooperation of employees' union JAC leaders in achieving this target. Meanwhile, APNGO Association state secretary A Vidya Sagar announced financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to yoga trainer B Sireesha, who had trained the employees in various yoga asanas.
