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Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers asked to register for crop insurance before July 31
Tirupati: Farmers in Tirupati district have been urged to take advantage of the crop insurance schemes available for the kharif 2025-26 season. Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, who chaired a District Level Monitoring Committee meeting on crop insurance on Tuesday, underscored the importance of safeguarding farmers against potential crop losses. The meeting was attended by officials including district agriculture officer Prasad, horticulture officer Dasaradha Rami Reddy, Lead bank manager Guntur Ravi Kumar, and insurance representatives. The Joint Collector explained that under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), paddy and bajra (pearl millet) have been notified for the kharif season. Paddy insurance is calculated at the village level, while bajra is insured at the district level. Future Generali India Insurance Company is the implementing agency. For paddy, the sum insured is Rs 1,05,000 per hectare, with a farmer premium of Rs 420 per hectare (Rs 168 per acre). For bajra, the sum insured is Rs 40,000 per hectare, and the premium is Rs 160 per hectare (Rs 64 per acre). The last dates for premium payments are August 15, 2025, for paddy and July 31, 2025, for bajra. Farmers can register via the National Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP). Those with crop loans from June 2025 onwards will have their premiums deducted by the bank unless they opt out through a written application submitted a week before the deadline. Farmers who did not avail crop loans can register via Common Service Centres (CSCs) or directly on the NCIP portal by uploading necessary documents, including Aadhaar, land records and bank details. Shubham Bansal urged farmers to enroll within the deadlines and make full use of these protective measures. He also launched a crop insurance awareness poster during the meeting, attended by district agriculture and horticulture officials, banking representatives, and insurance staff.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
JC inspects construction works of TUDA Towers
Tirupati: TUDA Vice-Chairman and JC Shubham Bansal on Saturday along with engineering officials inspected the TUDA Towers which are under construction. The Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) took up the prestigious commercial cum housing project at a cost of approximately Rs 300 cr. The proposed building complex will have 230 flats including two bedrooms (42), three bedrooms (152) and four bedrooms (32). The ground and first floors meant for entirely commercial purposes will have 27 shops. The Joint Collector directed the contractor to speed up the works and officials should inspect the works on daily basis. He wanted the officials to ensure quality in construction work and also complete the works as per schedule. Secretary Dr N V Sreekanth Babu, SE Krishna Reddy, Advisor Ramakrishna Rao and EE Raveendraiah were present.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
80% of India's top nonprofit unicorns grow faster with govt partnerships: Report
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 2 (ANI): Eighty per cent of India's most impactful nonprofits startups-- referred to as 'nonprofit unicorns' -- have achieved large-scale success by partnering with the government, according to a report by accelerator for nonprofits Change Engine. Nonprofit unicorns are organizations that have created meaningful impact for at least one million people or 5 per cent of their target population. According to the report, 41 per cent of these nonprofits secured their first government partnership within a year of initial outreach. Even more notably, 42 per cent were able to break through via cold outreach -- reaching out directly to government officials with prepared materials and proposals. Varun Aggarwal, Co-founder of Change Engine said, 'The government holds unparalleled power to scale interventions; a single policy reform, a new institution, or a significant budget allocation can move the needle non-incrementally on societal challenges. To become unicorns, nonprofits must proactively partner with the government to create population-level impact.' The study selected 33 nonprofits from a pool of 100 based on the depth and breadth of their impact. More than half of these organizations (55 per cent) now operate in five or more states, either by improving government-run programs or by leveraging public infrastructure to deliver their own services. This wide reach demonstrates the government's role as a vital enabler for nonprofits aiming to create systemic change. Several nonprofits highlighted in the report provide powerful examples. The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy supported Ministry of Finance by drafting reforms to improve India's bankruptcy code and continues to assist the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in implementing new laws. The SaveLife Foundation cut road crash fatalities by 58 per cent on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is now scaling its zero-fatality model to 100 highways with support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Rocket Learning, which focuses on early childhood education, has reached 150 districts across nine states, equipping over 150,000 Anganwadi workers with digital tools. Their students now perform in the top 30 per cent of average classrooms. 'The message to nonprofit founders is clear. To build scale, they need to think EPIC: build on Evidence, create Public goods, and scale high impact Interventions for Change. And to scale direct intervention, nonprofits need to partner with the government, engage with communities, or unlock the power of markets,' added co-founder Shubham Bansal. (ANI)
Hans India
01-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Complete beautification works at Tirupati's water tanks: Collector
Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has directed officials to expedite the beautification and restoration works of several water tanks across Tirupati city, emphasising their importance for improving local water resources. Speaking at a review meeting held on Monday at the Collector's chamber, the Collector, along with Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, Trainee Collector Sandeep Raghu Vanshi, DWMA PD Srinivasa Prasad, and other officials, assessed the progress of various tank restoration works. The Collector stressed that the beautification of tanks is crucial for water conservation and rejuvenation. He called for the swift completion of pending works, particularly at Daminedu, Peruru, Avilala Ramakka Cheruvu, Thukivaka Venkatapuram, Velamandyam Vinayaka Sagar, Pan Cheruvu, Gollavani Gunta, and Koramenugunta tanks. Highlighting progress under the Smart City initiative, Dr Venkateswar noted that development works at Vinayaka Sagar and Gollavani Gunta tanks have already been completed. He instructed officials to prepare detailed plans for the remaining tanks. Special focus was given to Koramenugunta tank, where walking tracks and plantation works are to be completed at the earliest. Irrigation SE Venkata Prasad, TUDA SE Krishna Reddy, EE Ravindranath, and DPO Suseela Devi and others attended the meeting.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Tarakarama Stadium to host IYD celebrations on June 21
Srikalahasti: Sri Venkateswara University's Tarakarama Stadium is set to host the International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations on June 21 on a grand scale, with around 10,000 participants expected to attend the event. In preparation for the programme, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar conducted a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, joined by SP V Harshavardhan Raju and Joint Collector Shubham Bansal. The review saw the participation of key officials including Tirupati Municipal Corporation Commissioner N Mourya, District Revenue Officer Narasimhulu, Tirupati RDO Rammohan, Vice-Chancellors from various universities, and others who attended virtually. During the meeting, the Collector instructed officials from various departments to make foolproof arrangements for the large-scale event. The Municipal Corporation was directed to ensure sanitation and drinking water facilities, while the Medical and Health Department was tasked with setting up health camps. The Police Department was asked to manage traffic efficiently and maintain law and order, ensuring no untoward incidents occur during the programme. He also instructed university Vice-Chancellors to ensure the participation of students and staff from their respective institutions. He urged the Education Department to facilitate the attendance of school and college students. He emphasised that all participants should be present at the venue by 6 AM on the day of the event. Ahead of the main programme, a mass yoga demonstration was organised at the iconic Gali Gopuram of the Srikalahasti temple on Wednesday, aimed at raising awareness about yoga among pilgrims and locals. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Venkateswar highlighted the importance of yoga, stating that it not only benefits the body but also enhances concentration and relieves mental stress. Srikalahasti MLA B Sudhir Reddy also spoke about the significance of yoga, noting that in the present stressful lifestyle, yoga has become essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 'To live a joyful and peaceful life, everyone should dedicate at least half an hour a day for themselves. It brings peace to the mind and soul,' he said. The awareness event at Srikalahasti saw active participation from Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, BJP State Secretary Kola Anand, Regional Director of Tourism R Ramana Prasad, Devasthanam EO T Bapi Reddy, District Tourism Officer Janardhan Reddy, various department officials, mandal-level officers, women, and students.
