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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Artisans will be transformed into entrepreneurs, says Savitha
Amaravati: The coalition government's goal is to transform traditional artisans into entrepreneurs, and as part of this, advanced equipment will be provided under the third phase of the Adarana scheme . This was announced by S Savitha, Minister for BC, EWS, Handlooms and Textiles Welfare. Minister Savitha held a review meeting on Tues-day with Executive Directors (EDs) from various districts at the State Secretariat here. She began by enquiring about the free tailoring training be-ing provided to women across the State, gather-ing district-wise updates. The Minister stated that the State government was providing free tailoring training and sewing machines to empower women economically. She expressed satisfaction that women attending the tailoring training were expressing contentment with the scheme. She instructed the EDs to frequently visit the tai-loring training centres. She emphasised on ensur-ing 100 per cent attendance of beneficiaries and strictly implementing FRC (Financial Resource Certification). She also directed officials to ensure excellent training for women and to take measures to pro-vide market access for the garments they pro-duce. Savitha informed that the government has decid-ed to provide advanced equipment instead of tra-ditional tools to artisans under the third phase of the Adarana scheme. She clarified that Adarana-3 was being implemented with the objective of transforming traditional artisans into entrepre-neurs. She instructed officials to collect details on the type of equipment beneficiaries desire based on their regions and to regularly submit this infor-mation to the State BC Corporation officials. Sa-vitha reiterated that Adarana-3 will be imple-mented in a way that truly benefits traditional of the State BC Welfare Department Satyanarayana, Director Mallikarjuna, the execu-tive directors from erstwhile districts and officials from the BC Corporation participated in the meeting.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- General
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Foundation laid for new building in CP Brown Language Centre
Kadapa: In a significant step towards preserving linguistic and literary heritage, BC Welfare Minister and district in-charge S Savitha laid the foundation stone for a new building at CP Brown Language Research Centre, affiliated with Yogi Vemana University, here on Monday. Speaking at the event, the Minister praised CP Brown Library's dedication to safeguarding Telugu literaature and emphasised the need to document rare manuscripts housed there. She lauded the library's efforts in bringing global recognition to Telugu through the contributions of Charles Philip Brown and local literary figures. She also appreciated Janumaddi Vijay Bhaskar's efforts in the library's development. Several dignitaries, including district Collector Dr Sridhar Cherukuri, Government Whip and Kadapa MLA R Madhavi Reddy, Kamalapuram MLA Putta Krishna Chaitanya Reddy, and university officials attended the event. Officials reiterated their commitment to equipping the new building with modern facilities to serve students, scholars, and language enthusiasts across the State.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Government committed to weavers' welfare: Minister Savitha
VIJAYAWADA: Elections to handloom cooperative societies in AP will be held before the Dasara festival, announced Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of weavers from across the state, Savitha reiterated the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to improving the welfare of weavers and artisans. She said the state government is set to implement a health insurance scheme for handloom workers, emphasising that CM Naidu has prioritised their welfare. 'We are coordinating with the Centre to boost the sales of handloom products,' Savitha said, adding that 200 units of power are being provided free of cost to pit looms and 500 units to other looms as per the poll promises. Savitha, accompanied by MLA Adinarayana Reddy, interacted with weavers to understand the challenges they face and gather suggestions for sector development. She noted that training in new design techniques is being provided and that mini and mega clusters are being established under the new textiles policy. Highlighting welfare measures, Savitha said 92,724 weavers aged 50 and above are receiving a pension of Rs 4,000 under the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme. She said handloom products are being procured through APCO every six months, and the frequency will be increased to every three months. Pending dues to weavers are being cleared in instalments, and `5 crore will soon be released under the thrift scheme, she added.
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Murali Nayak mortal remains reaches his native village
Penukonda: The mortal remains of Agniveer Murali Nayak, who was martyred in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir, reached his native village Kallithanda via Gummayyagaripalli Cross in Gorantla mandal, Penukonda constituency, on Saturday. After arriving at Bengaluru airport from Jammu & Kashmir, his body was received with honors. Penukonda MLA and BC Welfare Minister S Savitha paid floral tributes at the airport. From there, a massive convoy of around 300 vehicles accompanied the military procession to Gorantla. Later, from Gummayyagaripalli Cross to Kallithanda village, Minister Savitha joined government officials, local representatives, and thousands of citizens in a solemn procession. Emotional chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Murali Nayak Amar Rahe' echoed throughout the journey as people gathered to pay their final respects. On the same day, district Collector TS Chetan visited the house of the martyred soldier in Kallithanda and laid a floral wreath before Murali Nayak's portrait and extended heartfelt condolences to his grieving parents, Sriram Nayak and Jyothi Bai.
