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Hans India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Rs 92 cr sanctioned for Dalit business units in Chittoor, Tirupati
Tirupati: State Madiga Corporation Chairperson Dr Undavalli Sridevi said that dalits are witnessing comprehensive development under the NDA-led government in the State. During her visit to Chittoor district on Monday, she addressed a press conference at the local SC Corporation office, accompanied by district Social Welfare and Empowerment Officer G Chinnaiah, Sridevi emphasised that both Madigas and Malas, two major Dalit communities have been progressing economically and socially through loans and support provided by the SC Corporation in Chittoor. She revealed that a total of 2,221 business units had been sanctioned with a financial outlay of Rs.92 crore, including 954 units in Chittoor district and 1,267 in Tirupati district. Additionally, she noted that there are currently 117 shops operated through the SC Corporation in Chittoor. Highlighting past government efforts, Sridevi pointed out that between 2014 and 2019, the state allocated Rs.40,000 crore for Dalit welfare from a total budget of Rs.7.5 lakh crore. During N Chandrababu Naidu's tenure as Chief Minister, from 2015 to 2018, the district saw an investment of Rs.242 crore that helped create employment opportunities for around four lakh youth through various initiatives. She acknowledged former minister Nara Lokesh's efforts in laying over 4,000 kilometers of CC roads, with a significant portion constructed in Dalit-dominated villages during his previous tenure as minister for rural development. Dr Sridevi also addressed the SC sub-categorisation, stating that it was carried out with the vision of equitable development for both Madigas and Malas, based on population proportions. She added that the Madiga community, in particular, has welcomed the move, viewing it as a long-awaited step towards inclusive growth.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Hans India
Elephants devastate mango orchard in Garugubilli
Garugubilli (Vizianagaram): Wild elephants stormed into a mango orchard near the Thotapalli Jattu Trust, destroying a nearly ripened crop just days before harvest in Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram district. The incident has left local farmer Lopinti Venkayya and his family devastated, as the orchard was their sole source of livelihood. Venkayya was allotted one acre of D-patta land under a government scheme with the support of the SC Corporation. Since then, he has cultivated mangoes to sustain his family. 'This year's crop was just two to three days away from being harvested. Everything is lost now,' he said. Though the Jattu Trust helped fence the orchard this year, preventing theft, it could not stop the rampaging elephants. D. Pari Naidu, founder of the Jattu Trust visited the orchard and said that the elephants uprooted several trees, snapped branches, and shook fruits from the trees, resulting in an estimated loss of nearly Rs50,000. 'Had there been night patrols or trained personnel to monitor wildlife movement, this could have been avoided,' said Trust members and locals are now on edge, worried about future incidents.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Nitturu villagers must live united in harmony: Collector
Anantapur: As part of the Civil Rights Day celebrations, Anantapur District Collector Dr. Vinod Kumar V visited Nitturu village in Yellanur mandal along with Assistant Collector Sachin Rahar and SC Corporation Director Kamalamma. He urged the villagers to live together in unity, freedom, and peace. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that each month, one village is selected to observe Civil Rights Day to directly understand local issues. He stated that officials, including the police, will regularly visit villages to review whether constitutional rights are being properly implemented. He instructed the District Social Welfare Officer to collect mandal-wise and police station-wise data on SC/ST atrocity cases and announced his intention to personally visit areas with high case rates along with the District SP. Emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution, the Collector said he is willing to sit with villagers to understand and resolve issues at the community level. He stressed the importance of allocating proper cremation grounds in every village, respecting all caste beliefs, and urged the RDO to identify and allot land for the same. He also addressed infrastructure issues in the SC Colony, especially the drinking water crisis, and directed RWS officials to resolve them immediately. SC Corporation Director Kamalamma requested the appointment of a special DSP for the SC/ST Cell and encouraged the community to assert their rights. DVMC members Imam and Ellanna appealed for harmony in the village and requested a water tank for the SC Colony and a road to the cremation ground. Later, the Collector and officials visited the homeof Pushpalatha, a resident of the SC Colony, inquired about local issues, and encouraged her children to pursue education. He drank water from the household as a gesture of solidarity and toured the village streets. Observing poor drainage, he instructed the MPDO to build proper CC drains and called for removal of illegal road encroachments. The visit concluded with a special puja at the Sri Chennakeshava Swamy temple by the District Collector. Officials Present: Anantapur RDO Keshav Naidu, DSP Venkateswarlu, Village Sarpanch Sharada, MPTC Sridevi, MPP Gangadevi, JD Social Welfare Radhika, DWORam Anjaneyulu, DVMC members Imam and Ellanna, Tahsildar Seshareddy, MPDO Vasudeva Reddy, VRO Vinod, and local villagers.
