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Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Yogandhra organised at Ramnarayanam
Vizianagaram: As part of the State government's initiative to promote yoga in tourism places, Yogandhra programme was organised on Friday at Ramnarayanam, a spiritual tourist center in Vijayanagaram district. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, district Collector Dr BR Ambedkar, and Joint Collector S Sethumadhavan, along with around 1,500 government officials, staff, health workers, and locals have attended the programme. The participants formed Ram Dhanush (bow) shape near the feet of Ramnarayanam temple and performed yoga asanas. Minister Srinivas said that yoga is a great asset passed down to us by our ancestors, and the Yoga Andhra program aims to create awareness about yoga among people. The programme was organised by the district administration and was a grand success, with participants from various walks of life coming together to promote yoga and wellness.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Inclement weather fails to dampen spirits of yoga practitioners; thousands fill streets for Yogandhra-2025
In spite of the inclement weather, thousands of people participated in the Yogandhra-2025 activities, which included mega yoga camps, rallies, and awareness programmes, held at different places in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts on Friday. Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas, Vizianagaram Collector B.R. Ambedkar, Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan, and other officials visited various 'Yoga Streets,' an initiative of Vizianagaram Municipal Commissioner P. Nallanayya, where citizens practiced yoga on the street. The Minister, Collector, and Joint Collector also visited the Ramanarayanam temple premises, where people were practicing yoga, and interacted with them. The minister and officials thanked Ramanarayanam trustee Narayanam Srinnivas and other members for making innovative arrangements at the temple premises. Pictures taken with the help of drone cameras in the temple were widely circulated on various social media platforms. Srikakulam Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar and other officials led rallies and participated in the yoga camps organised near the Dutch building, 80 feet road, and other places.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister Srinivas launches new entrepreneurship drive
Tirupati: In a major push to foster entrepreneurship and accelerate MSME development, Minister for MSME, SERP, and NRI Empowerment & Relations, Kondapalli Srinivas launched the project 'Abhivrudhi Padham lo Swarna Andhra Pradesh Nuthana Prayanam' in Tirupati on Saturday. The minister also inaugurated the CII Andhra Pradesh Entrepreneurs Development Forum and the CII Tirupati Entrepreneurs Development Forum, aiming to create a robust support ecosystem for entrepreneurs in the region. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the state government's flagship initiative, 'One Family, One Entrepreneur', which envisions cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship in every household. He emphasised that this mission is crucial for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which are seen as key drivers of self-reliance, innovation, and employment generation. To sustain Andhra Pradesh's ambitious economic targets including an annual growth rate exceeding 15 percent and a $2.4 trillion economy under 'Swarna Andhra@2047', Minister Srinivas reiterated the Chief Minister's call for the establishment of at least one MSME park in each constituency. These parks will feature plug-and-play infrastructure, including roads, power, training facilities, and subsidised costs, aimed at reducing initial capital burdens for new enterprises. Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar noted that districts such as Tirupati, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam stand out for their dynamic MSME sectors. Tirupati alone boasts over 15,000 MSMEs generating more than 2.5 lakh jobs—surpassing employment figures in the district's large-scale industries. He also revealed that the MSME sector in Tirupati is growing at an impressive rate of 18 percent. Vice Chairman of CII Andhra Pradesh, S. Narendra Kumar stressed the national need to create 7.85 million non-farm jobs annually by 2030. He underscored the role of microenterprises as the engine of job growth in dynamic economies and said that the state's emphasis on mass entrepreneurship aligns closely with India's employment objectives. Past Chairman of CII Andhra Pradesh Vijay Naidu Galla, and Vice Chairman of CII Tirupati SP Rajendran also spoke.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government launched ‘One Family, One Entrepreneur', to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in every household, says MSME Minister
Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Kondapalli Srinivas launched Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Andhra Pradesh Entrepreneurs Development Forum and CII Tirupati Entrepreneurs Development Forum in Tirupati on Saturday. He also unveiled the CII Project 'Abhivrudhi Padham lo Swarna Andhra Pradesh Nuthana Prayanam.' Addressing the gathering, he said, 'The A.P. government has launched the flagship programme 'One Family, One Entrepreneur', with a mission to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in every household. This initiative plays a pivotal role in the development of MSMEs as drivers of self-reliance, innovation and job creation.' The Minister further said, 'In a landmark move under Phase 1, the Chief Minister has inaugurated MSME Parks and Flatted Factory Complexes in 11 Assembly constituencies and the foundation stones were laid in 39 other constituencies at Narempeta village in Atmakur mandal of SPSR Nellore district on 1st May, 2025.' 'In order to sustain the annual growth rate exceeding 15% and achieving $2.4-trillion economy, as mandated under Swarna Andhra@2047, the Chief Minister has reiterated the need for establishment of at least one MSME Park in each constituency for extending infrastructural support by developing plug and play facilities, approach road and power, which would reduce the initial capital costs,' he added. Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar said, 'At present, the growth in Tirupati is 18% and there are more than 15,000 MSMEs in the district generating 2.5 lakh employment which is more than the large industries in the district.' S. Narendra Kumar, vice-chairman, CII Andhra Pradesh, said, 'India must create 7.85 million non-farm sector jobs annually by 2030. Microenterprises, being the engine of job growth in dynamic economies, are vital to meeting this challenge. A.P.'s focus on mass entrepreneurship is aligned with national employment goals.' CII project 'The project titled 'Abhivruddhi Patham Lo Swarna Andhra Pradesh' (A new journey towards development) is the first major step by the CII as a part of its Centre of Excellence on Employment and Livelihood (CEL). This has been officially launched with the support from the State government and Volvo Group Trust,' he informed.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister launches Stree Nidhi digital recovery app
Vijayawada: Minister for MSME and SERP Kondapalli Srinivas on Thursday launched Stree Nidhi Recovery App in Vijayawada. Stree Nidhi, which plays a crucial role in providing timely and affordable credit to the poor SHG members to alleviate poverty, has initiated digital process to repay the loans for their benefit. Stree Nidhi has taken steps to provide necessary loans to poor women within 48 hours through modern technological methods like mobile technology and biometrics, in collaboration with government, banks, and other financial institutions. To accelerate the loan repayment process, ensure financial transparency, and enable beneficiaries to achieve progress in payment security, Stree Nidhi and Union Bank of India have jointly developed a digital app named 'Stree Nidhi', informed Stree Nidhi managing director Hariprasad. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Srinivas, the chief guest, stated that due to illiteracy, rural women waste a lot of time making traditional repayments of their loans. Additionally, lack of understanding of financial transactions and clarity on how much they have repaid can make them cheated, potentially increasing their financial burden. Considering these factors, the Minister expressed delight that Stree Nidhi is moving towards modern technology to accelerate the financial progress of rural women and protect them from falling prey to microfinance. He added that providing the facility for payments through the Stree Nidhi App, in a digital format, will benefit the beneficiaries. He congratulated the banking partners, who collaborated through CSR funds to implement the App. Union Bank General Manager Bhaskar Rao expressed happiness at Union Bank being a partner in the digital payment app. SERP CEO Vakati Karuna stated that Stree Nidhi is an integral part of the SERP organisation and contributes to the financial development of poor women in rural and urban areas.
