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Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
Fresher's Day celebrations on Aug 6 for BC hostels
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is taking proactive steps to alleviate mental stress among students and foster a friendly environment within BC (Backward Classes) hostels. As part of this initiative, BC, EWS Welfare, Handlooms, and Textiles Minister S Savitha announced that 'Fresher's Day' celebrations will be held across all BC hostels state-wide. In a statement released here on Monday, Minister Savitha confirmed that Fresher's Day will be celebrated for three days, from August 6 to 8 in all BC hostels. 'The admission process for BC hostels for the 2025-26 academic year is already in its final stages,' Minister Savitha stated. She further added that BC Welfare Department officials have been instructed to finalise admissions by August 5. Additionally, officials at all levels, including district collectors, joint collectors, sub-collectors, RDOs, Tahsildars, and MDOs will also be attending. The minister concluded by stating that the primary objective of Fresher's Day is to alleviate mental stress among new students by helping them forge new friendships, thereby instilling renewedenthusiasm as they begin their hostel life.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BC hostels will developed under P-4 model: Savitha
Vijayawada: BC welfare minister S Savitha said that Backward Classes (BC) hostels in the state will undergo development under the ambitious P-4 model championed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. As part of this initiative, the government will seek assistance from donors and successful students who have benefited from the NTR Overseas Education Scheme. Minister Savitha in a statement here on Friday said that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu initiated the P-4 model as a key component of the Swarnandhra @ 2047 vision, aimed at poverty eradication in the state. The P-4 programme is designed to encourage the top 10 per cent of economically well-off individuals, as part of their social responsibility, to support 20 per cent of the less fortunate. She appealed to students who benefited from the NTR Overseas Education Scheme between 2016 and 2019 to become partners in this well-intentioned programme, named 'Margadarshulu' (Guides) and 'Bangaru Kutumbalu' (Golden Families), and contribute to the development of BC hostels. She suggested that individuals could adopt a hostel, or even one or two students, and support their higher education. Financial assistance could be provided for tasks such as constructing or repairing toilets and compound walls, or setting up RO plants for drinking water. Donors could also install solar power panels for electricity, build additional facility rooms, establish libraries, or provide inverters, CCTV cameras, computers, and other essential electronic items for students. Savitha requested the NTR Overseas Education Scheme students interested in social service and wishing to support poor BC students to contact via email at [email protected] or by phone at 6300876401 and 7989344521.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AI monitoring, repairs, and CSR boost for BC welfare hostels: Andhra Pradesh Minister Savitha
VIJAYAWADA: BC Welfare Minister S Savitha on Tuesday announced that the State government would soon roll out Artificial Intelligence (AI) monitoring for BC hostels, along with a dedicated mobile app to enhance oversight and accountability. Under the Chief Minister's P4 (Public-Private-People-Partnership) initiative, philanthropists will be encouraged to adopt hostels through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding. At a review meeting with district BC welfare officials and executive directors, she outlined measures to improve infrastructure and student welfare. She directed officials to complete hostel admissions by August 5 and wrap up all repair works and toilet construction by August 30. The State government has allocated Rs 13 crore for hostel repairs, and Swachh Andhra Corporation will provide additional support for sanitation facilities. All BC hostels will be equipped with RO plants, CCTV cameras, and inverters to ensure a safe, healthy environment. Savitha noted that pending diet bills had been cleared and emphasised timely payments. She instructed hostel welfare officers to stay overnight and treat students like their own children. 'I make surprise visits to hostels and MJP schools across districts,' she said.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
AI-based monitoring for BC hostels soon
Vijayawada: BC welfare minister S Savitha announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon monitor Backward Classes (BC) hostels across the state to enhance accountability and service quality. A dedicated mobile app is being developed for this purpose, she revealed during a review meeting with hostel welfare officers (HWOs) and BC welfare officers here on Wednesday. The meeting focused on hostel maintenance and government initiatives to improve student facilities. Minister Savitha emphasised the need for efficient hostel management and directed officials to complete student admissions by August 5. She also addressed issues with the Facial Recognition-based Attendance System (FRS), instructing officers to report disruptions to higher authorities promptly. Highlighting the NDA government's commitment, the minister noted that pending bills have been cleared swiftly. She mandated that HWOs reside in hostels at night to ensure continuous monitoring and better care for students, urging them to treat students like their own children. Additionally, she has been conducting surprise inspections of BC hostels and MJP schools across various districts. The minister instructed district BC welfare officers to conduct regular hostel visits, stay overnight when possible, and submit a tour diary to the state office by the 5th of each month. She also announced that repair works in BC hostels, funded with Rs 13 crore, are underway. Toilets are being constructed using Swachhandhra Corporation funds, with all projects targeted for completion by August 30. Officials were urged to submit bills promptly to expedite fund releases. To enhance health and safety, RO water plants and CCTV cameras will be installed in all BC hostels. Chandrasekhar Raju, director of BC welfare, Madhavilatha, secretary of MJP schools, and other officials attended the meeting.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Savitha seeks ‘Arogya Bala Ayur Andhra' project
Anantapur: BC welfare, handlooms and textiles minister S Savitha paid a courtesy visit to Union AYUSH minister Prataprao Jadhav in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, she submitted a proposal for implementation of 'Arogya Bala Ayur Andhra' initiative aimed at improving the health and nutrition of students in BC welfare hostels across the state. The proposed project focuses on providing herbal nutritional supplements to adolescent boys and girls in hostels, particularly in districts affected by malnutrition. These supplements, made from Ayurvedic herbs such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Brahmi, Tulsi, and Shankh Pushpi, are designed to be FSSAI-compliant and will be integrated into existing meal plans with a scientific approach. Minister Savitha said the primary goals of the initiative are to address nutritional deficiencies, boost immunity, enhance mental development, improve concentration, and promote a health culture rooted in Ayurveda among hostel students. She added that the project aligns with the vision of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's Ayur Andhra strategy and marks a significant step toward introducing Ayurvedic nutrition into welfare hostels. The Union minister appreciated the proposal and assured all necessary support and consideration for its implementation.
