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Development through focus on priority sectors: JC
Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari Joint Collector S Chinna Ramudu stressed the need for holistic development by focusing on priority sectors and encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, aligning with the State government's vision. He made these remarks while presiding over the District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting held at the Collectorate on Friday. The meeting also marked the launch of the Annual Credit Plan for 2025–26 and the first quarterly review of the current financial year. Reviewing last year's achievements, the Joint Collector stated that notable progress was recorded across banking and development schemes. 'In the agricultural sector, the district achieved 120% of the set target, while in other priority sectors, 113% of the goal was met,' he said, noting that East Godavari had outperformed the previous financial year. Special attention was given to financial support for Self-Help Groups (SHGs). For FY 2025–26, the district has set a target of disbursing Rs 820 crore in loans to 1,36,618 farmers. Additionally, loans amounting to Rs 863 crore under the MUDRA scheme and Rs 269 crore for the animal husbandry sector have been planned. Officials noted that surveys are being conducted to identify viable livelihood sectors for women SHGs under a real-time framework, enabling banks to extend financial assistance accordingly. The Joint Collector also stressed the importance of loan disbursement for grounding PM Surya Ghar solar units. He urged bankers to take the initiative, noting that beneficiaries from socially disadvantaged groups can avail subsidies under the scheme. 'This is one of the top-priority programmes of the Central Government,' he added. Deputy Regional Head of Union Bank A Manoj, NABARD DDM Chakradhar Ravuri, LDM DV Prasad, along with other district officials and bankers, were present at the meeting.
Hans India
10-05-2025
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Rabi season paddy procurement set at 3.3 lakh MT
Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari District Joint Collector S Chinna Ramudu announced that the paddy procurement target for the Rabi 2024-25 season has been set at 3.30 lakh metric tonnes. In a press release issued on Friday, he stated that by Friday, a total of 39,856 FTO (Farmer Transaction Order) coupons had been generated for procurement. So far, the district has procured 2,86,684.840 metric tonnes of paddy from 24,798 farmers. A sum of ₹550.26 crore has been credited to the bank accounts of 31,582 FTO beneficiaries. The moisture content of the paddy has been considered up to 17%. Around 62 lakh gunny bags have been used by farmers for paddy procurement. The government's minimum support price (MSP) for paddy is set at ₹2,300 per quintal for the common variety and ₹2,320 per quintal for the Grade A variety. To ease the process for farmers during the scorching summer of the Rabi season, a facility has been provided for farmers to schedule their paddy procurement from home through WhatsApp number 7337359375. So far, 981 farmers have used this service to sell 12,817 metric tonnes of paddy. Additionally, 2,833 vehicles equipped with GPS devices are being used for the transportation of the procured paddy. Although the initial procurement target was 2.30 lakh metric tonnes, the target was revised upwards due to reports from agricultural officers indicating more paddy availability with farmers. The target was first increased by 30,000 metric tonnes and later by another 50,000 metric tonnes, resulting in the current target of 3.30 lakh metric tonnes. The JC said this increase has benefited an additional 3,302 farmers.
Hans India
21-04-2025
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Officials told to complete Nidadavolu ROB works soon
Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari district collector P Prasanthi said that the construction of the Nidadavolu Rail Over Bridge should be completed as soon as possible. During a review meeting held on Saturday at the District Collectorate with officials from the Irrigation, Revenue, and Agriculture departments, the collector stressed the urgency of accelerating the project. She stated that an expert committee comprising technical specialists and senior officials will conduct on-ground inspections to identify viable technical solutions for the swift completion of the work. Explaining the importance of the bridge, the collector said that the project, taken up at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore, would bring significant benefits to the East Godavari region. She further instructed that a coordinated team of officials from relevant departments and technical experts assess the real-time progress and submit a detailed report. Additionally, a report addressing flood mitigation measures, particularly concerning the Yerrakalva canal during heavy rains, will be submitted to the state government. Joint collector S Chinna Ramudu, Kovvur RDO Rani Sushmitha, Irrigation SE K Gopinath, EE M Subrahmanyam, Yerrakalva DE K Ramesh, and District Agriculture Officer S Madhava Rao, and others were present.
