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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Price of Totapuri mangoes fixed at ₹12,000 per tonne by Chittoor district administration
The Chittoor district administration has fixed the price of Totapuri mangoes at ₹12,000 per tonne. The Totapuri variety of mango is grown largely in the district and is being sold to food processing units in the district. District Collector Sumit Kumar, on Tuesday, held a meeting with the mango farmers and representatives of mango pulp industries in the presence of Chittoor and Putalapattu MLAs Gurazala Jagan Mohan and K. Murali Mohan to fix a price for the Totapuri mango variety. Tirupati District Collector Venkateswar S. also participated through video conference. Mr. Sumit Kumar said that they have discussed at length the problems faced by mango farmers, as well as the managements of mango pulp industries, and fixed the price. The price was fixed at ₹12,000 per tonne, keeping in view the problems faced by the farmers and industry. He urged the industry representatives to consider the farmers' problems. Mr. Jagan Mohan said that the price was fixed to ensure remunerative prices to the farmers and the benefit of the farmers has been given priority while fixing the price. He said that ₹12,000 per tonne is also beneficial to the industries and steps would be taken to set up more industries in the region. Mr. Murali Mohan assured all possible support to the mango pulp industry in the district and asked their representatives to cooperate with the farmers. Meanwhile, the industry representatives said that they have enough stock of mango pulp and the demand for the pulp has decreased.
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Integrate yoga into daily routines for better health: Collector Sumit Kumar
Chittoor: Chittoor district Collector Sumit Kumar stressed the importance of integrating yoga into daily routines, stating that regular yoga practice can prevent many health issues. Speaking at a yoga awareness programme held at Puligundu village in Penumuru mandal of GD Nellore constituency, the Collector highlighted the significance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being. The programme, organised under the Yoga Andhra initiative and coordinated by the District Tourism Department, saw the participation of Chittoor SP Manikantha Chandolu as the chief guest alongside the Collector. They both addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of yoga as a part of daily life. Collector Sumit Kumar mentioned that yoga awareness campaigns have already been conducted at prominent tourist locations like Kanipakam temple, and the current event at Puligundu witnessed the participation of over 2,300 people. So far, nearly 2.5 lakh people have registered under the Yogandhra 2025 initiative, reflecting the widespread interest. He further noted that practicing yoga for at least half an hour every day can significantly reduce mental stress and improve productivity. He urged everyone to make yoga a part of their daily schedule and emphasised that 5,000 trained yoga instructors are currently available across the district to support the initiative. SP Manikantha Chandolu shared practical tips for maintaining good health, such as getting sunlight exposure before 8 am for vitamin D, eating a diet rich in vegetables, breathing fresh air, and combining these practices with yoga for overall wellness. As part of the event, experienced yoga instructors explained the importance of yoga and demonstrated various asanas. The programme was attended by District Tourism Officer Gowri, DRDA PD Sridevi, DSDO Balaji, Chittoor RDO Srinivasulu, among others.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga camp held at Puligundu tourism spot in Chittoor
District Collector Sumit Kumar and Superintendent of Police Manikantha Chandolu on Monday jointly inaugurated Yogandhra -2025 programme held at Puligundu, a famous tourism spot near Penumuru, 25 km from Chittoor. The event witnessed the participation of about 3,000 participants including youth, women, and officials. Addressing the gathering, the Collector highlighted the importance of making yoga a part of daily life. He said that every person, irrespective of age and gender, should inculcate a habit of practicing yoga for at least 30 minutes a day, and this could significantly reduce stress and prevent health issues. He said that as part of the ongoing yoga festival, scheduled from May 21 to June 21 at various levels from village to district headquarters, the special focus would be on promoting yoga at tourist spots. 'As part of the month-long schedule, a major yoga camp was conducted at the Kanipakam temple. The overwhelming participation of the public is a testimony to the growing awareness of the importance of yoga,' Mr. Kumar said. SP Manikantha Chandolu appealed to the public to understand the message enshrined in the practice of yoga and incorporate it along with other healthy eating habits. The officials informed the Collector that so far 2.5 lakh people have registered for the Yogandhra event across Andhra Pradesh. At the same time, Chittoor has over 5,000 trained yoga instructors who were roped in to conduct yoga camps across the district.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Practising yoga daily is vital for physical and mental health, says Chittoor District Collector
As part of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, the Chittoor district administration organised a mega yoga event at the District Police Training College grounds here on Friday. About 5,000 participants, including government officials and the public, took part in the event. Addressing the participants, District Collector Sumit Kumar highlighted the importance of yoga for personal well-being. 'Practising yoga should be a regular feature in everyone's life, irrespective of age. Yoga is capable of making one rich physically and mentally, and it will also phenomenally reduce the medical expenses,' he said. 'The State government had instructed the districts to organise yoga camps between May 21 and June 21. Chittoor district has been given six such events. The forthcoming camps will be conducted at Penumuru, Puligundu, Chowdepalle, Boyakonda, Naniyala and Kangundi Fort in Kuppam,' he said. He said that from June 1, as many as 500 master trainers would impart training to 6,000 individuals across the district, and they in turn would promote yoga awareness at the grassroots level, particularly targeting the rural areas till June 20. 'By making yoga a daily routine in life, one can successfully reduce stress, and improve the functioning of the vital organs, besides the mental health,' the Collector said. District Medical and Health Officer D.T. Sudha Rani, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ravi Kumar Naidu, District Fire Officer Peddireddy, and senior officials of various government departments took part in the Yoga camp.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Collector assures to fix MSP for 'thothapuri' mango variety soon
District Collector Sumit Kumar on Thursday assured a delegation of mango farmers that a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 'thothapuri' variety of mangoes will be fixed within four days. The delegation of farmers was led by Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham State vice-president A. Ramanaidu and district president T. Janardhan. The farmers demanded MSP ₹30 per kg for thothapuri mangoes citing a production cost of ₹15 per kg. They also asked that the pulp industries could pay ₹20 per kg, and the remaining ₹10 could be through subsidy from the State government. Reacting to the farmers' demand, the Collector said that a price stabilisation committee would decide the MSP within four days. The farmers further demanded formation of a district-level mango board, and market support for the popular Benisha variety being sold in Rythu Bazaars for ₹50 per kg.
