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Hans India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers urged to cultivate profit-making crops
Narasaraopet: Palnadu district collector P Arun Babu said farmers may double their income in the agriculture sector by utilising the schemes provided by the government. He advised farmers to cultivate crops that give high profits with low investment. Through micro-irrigation equipment provided on subsidy and the usage of fertilizers, water can be optimised. T his way, every inch of land is effectively covered. He instructed officials to achieve the target of distributing micro-irrigation equipment for 10,000 acres in the district during this financial year. He inspected horticultural farms in Narasaraopet and Rompicherla mandals on Thursday. In Annavaram village of Rompicherla mandal, he examined the drip irrigation system in Lingayya Chowdary's guava orchard. The farmer mentioned that with the installation of flow meters by the groundwater department, it is now possible to monitor the exact amount of water being used in the fields. In Ikkurthi village of Narasaraopet mandal, he inspected brinjal and rose cultivation in the farm of Poturaju Sivayya. The farmer explained that growing two or three types of crops provides better financial stability. The collector appreciated Sivayya for installing solar panels on his house under the Surya Ghar Scheme. Later, he inspected the Anganwadi centre at Ikkurthi village, checking the quality of eggs and milk. He instructed staff to provide children with nutritious meals as per the menu. District micro-irrigation officer Anjaneyulu, horticulture officer Venkata Rao and others participated.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aim for 15 per cent growth rate in Palnadu, says Lanka Dinakar
GUNTUR: Lanka Dinakar, Chairperson of the State's 20-Point Programme Committee, directed district officials to aim for a 15 per cent growth rate and ensure effective implementation of Central government and State schemes. At a review meeting held at the Joshua Conference Hall in the Collectorate on Wednesday, Lanka Dinakar urged the officials to tap into Palnadu district's tourism potential by promoting spiritual and recreational sites, including Buddhist monasteries and Shaivite temples. He emphasised the need for detailed project reports (DPRs) to attract public investment and stressed alignment with national goals like Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra. Reviewing agriculture, housing, and public health sectors, he called for expanding natural farming to 1.25 lakh acres and raising awareness of the Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Lanka Dinakar criticised delays in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) projects, noting Rs 109 crore spent against a target of Rs 70 crore. He flagged irregularities in infrastructure works and directed immediate action. Palnadu District Collector P Arun Babu emphasised the importance of efficient scheme implementation to address poverty and improve public services.
