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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
PM, Union Ministers, students plant saplings
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and senior BJP leaders took part in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, marking the World Environment Day on Thursday. Sharing on the Telugu social media handle of 'X' on Thursday, Modi, while sharing planting a sapling said, 'Recently, when I visited Gujarat, I was gifted a Sindoora sapling by the brave mothers and sisters of Kutch, who set an example of courage and sacrifice in the 1971 war.' Adding further, the PM said, 'On this World Environment Day, I am honoured to plant this sacred sapling at the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi. This sapling will forever stand as a living symbol of the indomitable spirit and inspiring valour of India's Nari Shakti.' Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, planted saplings at his official residence in Delhi on World Environment Day. Several students from government schools in Khammam district, who topped this year's Class X results, also participated in the programme. While congratulating the students on their achievements and presenting them with shawls, Kishan Reddy inquired about their future goals and encouraged them to work continuously until they achieve them. He emphasised that many individuals are actively serving Mother Earth by protecting the environment, and we should all draw inspiration from their efforts. He called on everyone to unite in tree planting while reducing pollutants, including carbon emissions and plastic use. Sharing a picture of a sapling he had planted a year ago, Kishan Reddy stated, 'The #EkPedMaaKeNaam initiative is more than just planting trees. It's about nurturing them with care, reconnecting with nature, and honouring our responsibility to protect Mother Earth.' He shared this message with the Prime Minister. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, remarked that planting saplings is the best way to combat climate change and safeguard future generations. He urged all Indian citizens to plant a sapling in the name of their mother as a contribution to environmental protection. To mark World Environment Day, Bandi Sanjay planted saplings at his official residence in Jantar Mantar, in the national capital, alongside his office staff. He encouraged everyone to view planting saplings as a social responsibility in the fight against climate change. Additionally, he emphasised the collective duty to conserve biodiversity and ensure green spaces for future generations, advocating that every government employee and citizen should plant a sapling in honour of their mother under the slogan 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.' He concluded by stating that environmental protection begins at home, and planting trees as a symbol of a mother's affection and nurturing serves as a meaningful tribute.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Totapuri mango price drop worries farmers
Tirupati: Mango farmers in Chittoor and Tirupati districts are in distress as the onset of early monsoon, coupled with the middlemen syndicate's greed, has crashed the prices of Totapuri variety to an all-time low of 4,000 a ton, down from last year's high of 18,000 to 30,000 a ton. The erstwhile combined Chittoor district is referred to as the mango capital of the country as the fruit is extensively grown in an extent of approximately 2.87 lakh acres here. Totapuri is one of the widely grown mango varieties in Chittoor and Tirupati districts and account for nearly 90% of the overall mango farming in the region. Table varieties like Benisha, Sindoora, Alphonsa, Khadar and other varieties are grown in the remaining 10% of farmlands. While table varieties are sold in open markets, Totapuri variety is exclusively supplied to 60 odd mango pulp units in the districts. With an average annual output of close to 7.5 lakh tonnes, Chittoor registers an impressive turnover of 1,000 plus crore in mango sales annually, with the pride mangoes from the district exported to several countries. But unfortunately, though the district received bountiful timely rains leading to a desired mango yield this year, farmers who grew the Totapuri variety are in distress as the middlemen and pulp owners' syndicate haven't even opened the market even though the mango season for the year is drawing to a close. Giridhar Reddy, a trader at Damalacheruvu Mango Nagar market, said while representatives of pulp industries approach farmers for Totapuri variety as early as April every year, this year they have stayed away though June has set in and the mango season will end soon. The early onset of monsoon has further worsened their woes, forcing farmers to pluck the fruits early, leading to a scenario of oversupply in the mango markets. Mango farmers from the region said when YSRCP govt was in power, TDP leaders promised to end the syndicate's reign over mango markets and assured farmers of remunerative prices for their yield once the party returned to power in the state. "Unfortunately, while farmers who grew Totapuri last year earned anywhere between 18,000 and 30,000 per ton, this year the prices have crashed to 4,000 a ton, resulting in huge losses. The state govt has not even held meetings to fix a minimum support price for the mango yield," rued Kesavulu, a mango farmer from Puttur mandal.
