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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Focus on solving drinking water issues: Collector
Kurnool: In a significant step towards resolving drinking water issues in rural areas, District Collector P Ranjith Basha has stated that special attention is being directed towards ensuring safe and adequate drinking water supply across the district. On Tuesday, the Collector, along with Panyam MLA Gauri Charitha, laid the foundation stone for new overhead storage water tanks at Kalva village in Orvakal mandal. The project, undertaken under the Jal Jeevan Mission, involves the construction of two overhead water tanks with a combined capacity of 90 kiloliters and 40 kiloliters. The total cost of the initiative is Rs 1.12 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector noted that funds from Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, and Gram Panchayats are being effectively utilised to address water-related challenges in rural habitations. He instructed officials to expedite the works and ensure early completion to eliminate drinking water scarcity in Kalva. Addressing the gathering, MLA Gowru Charitha Reddy reiterated the State Government's commitment to public welfare and district-level development. She highlighted the efforts being made through the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide sustainable drinking water infrastructure in villages. Residents of Kalva expressed their gratitude to the MLA for initiating the project and welcomed the government's intervention. Earlier in the day, the Collector, MLA, and TTD Board members visited the Koneti Anjaneya Swamy Temple in the village and offered prayers. During the visit, the Collector was briefed on the condition of the adjoining temple pond (Koneru), and he assured necessary steps would be taken for its restoration and development. Among those present at the event were TTD Board Member Mallela Rajashekar, ZP CEO Nasar Reddy, Orvakal Mandal Special Officer and DWAMA PD Venkataramanayya, Kurnool RDO Sandeep, Orvakal Tahsildar Vidyasagar, MPDO Srinivasulu, RWS DE Amal, and RWS AE Srinivasulu.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Govt stands by farmers with Rs 183 crore support in Kurnool: Collector
Kurnool: Ina significant move to support the farming community, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjith Basha announced that a total of Rs 183 crore has been credited to the accounts of 2,73,452 eligible farmers under the 'Annadata Sukhibhava–PM Kisan' scheme. He was speaking at the launch of the first installment disbursal programme for the year 2025–26 held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Banavasi, Yemmiganur mandal on Saturday. He informed that under the scheme, a financial aid of Rs 20,000 will be given to each farmer family in three installments, and Rs 7,000 has been released in the first phase. He stated that 2.7 lakh acres are under cultivation in the district, and over 9,200 quintals of seeds and fertilizers have been distributed. Urea continues to be in demand, and it is being supplied across Rythu Bharosa Kendras and PACS. He emphasized the need for farmers to shift towards organic and nano fertilizers, highlighting the health risks associated with chemical inputs and the goal to expand natural farming across 1.32 lakh acres. He urged farmers to adopt modern technologies like drones to reduce costs and generate employment. So far, 35 farmers have been sanctioned drones in the district. He also stressed the importance of e-KYC for availing crop subsidies and insurance. The widening of HNSS Canal to 3,500 cusecs and filling of 68 tanks has improved irrigation, and water release from the Gajuladinne Project continues this year. Later, a symbolic mega cheque and seed kits were distributed to farmers. The event was attended by Adoni Sub-Collector Maurya Bharadwaj, Yemmiganur Market Chairman Mallayya, Agriculture Officer Varalakshmi, and other officials.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Collective efforts needed to ban single-use plastic: PCB chief
Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman and retired IAS officer Dr P Krishnaiah has called for a comprehensive and coordinated effort among all departments to ensure effective implementation of the single-use plastic ban across the district. Addressing a review meeting at the Kurnool Collectorate alongside district collector P Ranjith Basha, Dr Krishnaiah emphasised that the ban must be enforced in full by October 2. Dr Krishnaiah underlined the severe environmental threat posed by single-use plastics, urging officials to intensify enforcement particularly in densely populated urban areas such as municipal markets, hospitals, temples, shopping complexes, and public venues. He directed municipal commissioners and enforcement wings to initiate strict measures and promote alternatives such as cloth, jute and biodegradable bags. He also called on MEPMA and the Handlooms and Textiles Department to mobilise women's self-help groups for the production of eco-friendly alternatives. In alignment with the government's vision, Dr Krishnaiah recalled that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has been actively promoting the 'Swarnandhra – Swachhandhra' initiative through his regular participation in field-level activities every third Saturday of the month. 'The Chief Minister's involvement reflects the high priority the government places on cleanliness and environmental sustainability,' he noted, urging officials to treat the plastic ban as a flagship mission under the Chief Minister's agenda for a cleaner Andhra Pradesh. Collector P Ranjith Basha informed that awareness programmes have been underway since June 5 and that multi-department task force committees - comprising police, revenue, municipal, commercial tax, and APPCB officials - have been formed to monitor and enforce compliance. He confirmed that the district aims to achieve complete prohibition of single-use plastics by the October 2 deadline. The meeting was attended by APPCB EE Kishore Reddy, Kurnool Municipal Commissioner Vishwanath, Mining DD Ravichand, DSO Raghuveer, DPO Bhaskar, DTC Shanta Kumari, and other senior officials.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
CM's visit: DC reviews arrangements
Kurnool: In view of the Chief Minister's scheduled visit to the erstwhile Kurnool district on July 17, District Collector P Ranjith Basha has instructed officials to make elaborate arrangements at the Kurnool Airport and other key locations. Addressing district officials through a teleconference on Tuesday evening, the Collector emphasised the need for seamless coordination among departments to ensure the success of the high-level visit. The Collector informed that the Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Kurnool Airport from New Delhi at around 11 am on July 17. Following his arrival, he will proceed to Malyala in Nandyal district to inaugurate the water release from the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project and will later address a public meeting. After concluding the event, the Chief Minister will return to Kurnool Airport and depart for Vijayawada. The Collector noted that these are the tentative details of the tour. To ensure smooth execution, the Collector directed the Additional SP to oversee security arrangements at the airport. He also instructed the DRO, Kurnool RDO and Orvakal tahsildar to follow protocol-related responsibilities. Medical teams, ambulances and a designated safe room should be kept ready at the airport, as per instructions to the in-charge DMHO andGGH Superintendent. The Fire Department was directed to station fire engines on standby, while the DTC was asked to coordinate with the police department for convoy management. The teleconference was attended by officials including Additional SP Hussain Peera, DRO C Venkata Narayanamma, Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, Dr Bhaskar Raju and DTC Shanta Kumari.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Fruit orchards to be cultivated in 6,000 acres in FY 26
Kurnool: As part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), the Andhra Pradesh government has set a target to develop fruit plantations across one lakh acres in the fields of small and marginal farmers. In line with this, Kurnool district has set a target to cultivate fruit orchards in 6,000 acres during the 2025-26 financial year. On Tuesday, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjith Basha, along with Kodumur MLA Boggula Dastagiri and TDP district president P Tikka Reddy formally launched the plantation drive by planting saplings in the field of a farmer named Khaseem at Rudravaram village in Kurnool mandal. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Basha stated that horticulture crops yield higher returns than traditional crops, hence the State government was encouraging farmers with landholdings between 0.25 to 5 acres to shift toward horticulture. Under MGNREGS, funds are being allocated not only for saplings but also for fertilisers, maintenance, and other cultivation expenses based on the type of fruit crops planted. The Collector further informed that the district administration has already initiated plantation works in 1,000 acres on the first day of the drive. During the event, the Collector interacted with the local farmer Khaseem to learn about his landholding and previous cropping practices. Kodumur MLA Dastagiri urged farmers to take full advantage of the fruit plantation initiative and requested the Collector to allocate government land for a crematorium in Rudravaram. Responding positively, the Collector directed the Kurnool RDO to initiate steps to identify suitable land immediately. Officials including Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, DWMA PD Venkataramanayya, APD Padmavati, Kurnool Rural tahsildar Ramesh and MPDO Raghunath participated in the programme.
