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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Ensure prompt redressal of public grievances, officials told
Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district): District Collector T S Chetan emphasised that officials must ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution of public grievances, stating that petitioners approach the administration with high hopes. He directed all departmental officers to address the issues efficiently, leaving no room for dissatisfaction. The Collector was speaking during the Public Grievance Redressal Programme held at the Collectorate on Monday. Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar, DRO Parthasarathi, Special Deputy Collector Suryanarayana, DRDA PD Narasayya, and DPO Samatha also participated in the programme. Officials received various petitions from the public during the session. During his address, Collector T.S. Chetan instructed officials to inspect overhead water tanks and ensure their cleanliness. He stressed the importance of providing safe drinking water and directed field-level inspections to avoid any shortcomings. He also warned that officials would be held accountable if hostels were found lacking in hygiene or if contaminated water was supplied. He directed mandatory visits to hostels, with inspections covering water facilities, tank cleaning, restrooms, pipelines, and kitchens to ensure they are functioning properly. The Collector emphasised that every petition must be thoroughly investigated in a transparent manner and resolved within the stipulated timeline, ensuring the petitioner is fully satisfied. He cautioned officials against delays beyond SLA (Service Level Agreement) or reopening of resolved cases, urging them to close all grievances conclusively. Petitions submitted during the session included issues related to land disputes, ration cards, housing site allocations, and pension approvals. In total, 234 petitions were received during the session, including 77 from Puttaparthi, 55 from Penukonda, 73 from Dharmavaram, and 29 from Kadiri. Officials from various departments, along with petitioners and stakeholders, actively participated in the event.
Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Speed up identification of ‘Bangaru Kutumbalu', officials told
Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district):District Collector T S Chetan has instructed officials to accelerate the identification of Bangaru families and mentors, and ensure swift documentation and online registration. Speaking via video-conference from the local Collectorate on Friday, the Collector reviewed progress on P4-related activities, including adoption of Bangaru families, mentor selection and registration, gram sabhas, delivery of government welfare schemes, and public feedback. Addressing RDOs, constituency and mandal special officers, MPDOs, and tahsildars, the Collector emphasised that field-level identification and adoption of Bangaru families, as well as mentor appointments, must be completed promptly and registered online without delay. He also stressed the importance of organising gram sabhas in coordination with all departments to gather positive public feedback. Collector Chetan directed that documentation from field offices be uploaded without delay and instructed officials to ensure that pension distribution on August 1st proceeds smoothly, despite any staff transfers in village secretariats. Weekly inspections of hostel facilities were also mandated to check drinking water supply, pipe repairs, and other necessities. Any issues found during inspections must be resolved immediately. To prevent the spread of seasonal diseases, hostel students should be provided with boiled and cooled drinking water, he said. MPDOs were told to promptly verify and process applications submitted under the 'Thalliki Vandhanam' scheme. The eKYC process must also be completed swiftly, with no room for errors in migration records. The Collector stressed that public services being implemented under government flagship programmes should receive positive responses from the people, and steps must be taken to achieve that. Among the officials who participated in the video-conference were CPO Vijay Kumar, DRDA PD Narasayya, SDCs Suryanarayana Reddy and Ramasubbayya, DD of Social Welfare Shiv Ranga Prasad, RWS SE, SSA PO Jayaraju, Deputy CEO of ZP and others.
Hans India
20-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Make Sathya Sai district plastic-free
Dharmavaram (Sri Sathya Sai dist): District Collector T S Chetan urged citizens to transform Sri Sathya Sai district into a plastic-free region. Speaking at the 'Swarnandhra-Swachh Andhra' rally on 'Cleanliness and Plastic Eradication' held in Dharmavaram, the Collector emphasised the importance of eliminating plastic, especially single-use plastics, for the survival of humanity. He encouraged people to replace plastic bags with jute or cloth alternatives while shopping. Vendors, supermarkets and street sellers should provide eco-friendly bags instead of plastic. Teachers and students were urged to raise awareness about using jute bags and steel water bottles as sustainable alternatives. Collector Chetan stressed the importance of community participation for the campaign's success and directed officials and volunteers to spread awareness on plastic alternatives. As part of the same initiative, the Collector felicitated sanitation workers Pullanna and Katamayya for their dedicated service to cleanliness in the district. Later, the Collector visited Gandhi Nagar and Railway Station Road municipal parks, including the Butterfly Park in Dharmavaram. He issued instructions to enhance park amenities, including improved lighting and creating a pleasant environment for the public. The event saw participation from Dharmavaram RDO Mahesh, Municipal Commissioner Pramod Kumar, students and the general public.
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
All above 18 yrs urged to enroll as voters
Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district): District Collector T S Chetan has urged all eligible citizens who have completed 18 years of age by January 1, 2026, to enroll their names in electoral rolls. Addressing a meeting with representatives of political parties at the mini-conference hall of the Collectorate on Friday, the Collector, along with DRO Vijayasaradhi, emphasised the importance of updating the voter list. He stated that those who have passed away, migrated permanently from the village, or whose names appear more than once in the list will be removed. He also mentioned that the Election Commission has provided opportunities to correct errors in voter details, such as name, age, and other particulars. A total of 1,576 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been appointed for this task. One officer per constituency has been trained in New Delhi to supervise the process in all six constituencies of the district. Collector Chetan instructed leaders of political parties to conduct meetings at the constituency level to discuss updates on voter rolls and polling station adjustments. Applications are being accepted constituency-wise, and the voter registration process is being expedited, he said. Booth Level Officers are currently conducting door-to-door visits to register eligible voters. Citizens who wish to make corrections or modifications to their voter details can approach the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and submit their applications. Representatives from various political parties attended the meeting, including Samakoti Adinarayana from TDP, Bharat Kumar from BJP, Ravinayak from YSRCP, Satish Kumar from JSP, and Nagaraju from BSP, along with other election cell officials.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ensure success of CM's visit: Collector to officials
Kothacheruvu (Sri Satya Sai district): District Collector T S Chetan has called upon officials to work in close coordination and make comprehensive arrangements to ensure success of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh's visit to the district on Thursday. Addressing a press conference at the Government Junior College in Kothacheruvu on Wednesday, the Collector outlined the plans in place for the Chief Minister's upcoming visit. He informed that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will be participating in the Mega Parent-Teacher Meet scheduled at the Government Junior College and Government Boys and Girls High Schools in Kothacheruvu. All necessary arrangements for the event have been made in a meticulous and organised manner, he said. The Chief Minister is expected to arrive in Sri Sathya Sai Airport in the morning and travel by road to the venue. He will first attend the Parent-Teacher Meet at the Junior College, followed by a visit to the Government Girls High School to participate in a Mid-Day Meal Programme. Collector T S Chetan stressed the importance of making the Chief Minister's visit a grand success through coordinated efforts from all departments. Several media personnel and district officials were present at the press briefing.
