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Hans India
24-07-2025
- 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.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Swachhta Awards to promote Clean Andhra
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced the launch of Swachhta Awards in Andhra Pradesh, modelled on the national Swachh Bharat Awards, to encourage healthy competition among local bodies and accelerate the vision of 'Swachh Andhra – Swarna Andhra'. The awards will be independently evaluated to ensure transparency. In a review held at the Secretariat, Naidu directed officials to organise special recognition events on July 21 in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, and Rajamahendravaram—five cities lauded under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Emphasising the reduction of single-use plastic, Naidu instructed officials to involve self-help groups (SHGs) in manufacturing biodegradable bags and make all government offices plastic-free. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to building a circular, zero-waste economy driven by sustainable innovation. Swachhandhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhiram presented a pilot Swachh Ratham project from Lalpuram, Guntur, where residents receive utility goods in exchange for dry waste. Naidu asked for a detailed report to scale it statewide. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Municipal Minister Ponguru Narayana announced eight new waste-to-energy plants across Andhra Pradesh, aiming to process 6,000 tons of the 6,500 tons of daily waste. Plants in Nellore and Kakinada are in the final stages, while new units are planned in Vijayawada and Tirupati. Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) units will also be set up in rural areas, he added.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Reforms underway to transform Kurnool as garbage-free city
Kurnool: Swachhandhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhiram announced that significant reforms were underway to transform Kurnool into a garbage-free city. On Friday, he inspected dump yards in Gargeyapuram and Joharapuram and later held a review meeting with Municipal Commissioner P Vishwanath and other officials at the Municipal Corporation office. Speaking to the media, Pattabhiram said that a 100% door-to-door waste collection system will soon be implemented and that 91 electric vehicles have been tendered for garbage collection, which are expected to be operational within two to three months. He further added that legacy and solid waste management plants at Joharapuram and Gargeyapuram dump yards are being closely monitored, with suitable directions issued to officials. A 15-megawatt waste-to-energy plant is also being developed at the Joharapuram dump yard and efforts are being made to expedite its completion. To improve waste transportation, a Garbage Transport System (GTS) will soon be introduced, for which two vehicles have already been sanctioned. Kurnool currently generates around 200–220 tonnes of waste daily, and a tender has been floated to construct a waste-to-energy plant covering nearby towns and rural areas as well. Pattabhiram emphasised that approximately four lakh tonnes of compost fertiliser will be produced next year and distributed to farmers through 50 marketing agencies. The construction of waste processing facilities and energy plants will be fast-tracked. He expressed hope that Kurnool would achieve a strong ranking in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan. Preference will be given to CLAP auto drivers in the newly-introduced electric vehicles. He also assured that action will be taken against those involved in past irregularities and corruption, following thorough investigations. Additional Commissioner RGV Krishna, Deputy Commissioner Satish Reddy, In-charge SE Shesha Sai and public health officer Dr Vishweshwar Reddy were among those present at the event.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Speed up urban civic works ahead of monsoon: Andhra Minister
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development P Narayana on Monday held a video conference with Municipal Commissioners, directing them to accelerate key civic operations ahead of the monsoon, and enhance urban governance. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar, Director Sampath Kumar, Swachhandhra Corporation MD Anil Kumar Reddy, and several Commissioners. Emphasising monsoon preparedness, Narayana urged officials to complete drain desilting works to prevent flooding and avoid accidents caused by overflowing open drains. He also instructed them to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water in urban areas until the monsoon. Expressing concern over the rising street dog population, the MAUD Minister stressed the need to intensify Animal Birth Control (ABC) operations to ensure public safety. To strengthen urban infrastructure, Narayana called for the swift issuance of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) bonds in Tirupati, Visakhapatnam and Guntur. Highlighting revenue generation, he directed municipal bodies to intensify property and other tax collections. Additionally, he urged frequent inspections of Anna Canteens to maintain quality of food and hygiene. The MAUD Minister suggested implementing Chandigarh's greenery model of planting trees along city roads.
