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Call to educate children about benefits of growing trees
Vijayawada: Medical and Health Minister and NTR district in-charge Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said here on Thursday that the aim was to plant a total of one crore saplings across the state and 2.60 lakh saplings in NTR district to realise the vision of 'Swarnandhra.' Speaking at the World Environment Day and Vanamahotsavam - 2025 programme organised by the District Forest Department at Nagara Vanam in Kothuru Tadepalli, Vijayawada Rural, Minister Satya Kumar Yadav emphasised the joint efforts of Central and State governments to maintain environmental balance and improve living standards through afforestation. He, along with local MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad and district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, inaugurated the event by planting saplings. The minister recalled Prime Minister Modi's call to plant a tree in the name of one's mother (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam). He urged the public to educate children about the benefits of growing trees. MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad echoed the concerns about environmental imbalance leading to natural calamities, citing the sudden floods in Budameru that caused damage. He shared that he is extensively planting and nurturing trees under his 'Vasantha Green Project'. District Collector Lakshmisha stated that just as Yogandhra contributes to mental development, planting trees helps protect the environment and increase greenery. Vijayawada RDO Kavuri Chaitanya, District Forest Officer G Satish, DPO P Lavanya Kumari, DRDA PD ANV Nanchararao, DWAMA PD A Ramu, District Forest Range Officer K Srinivasulu Reddy, Deputy Range Officer P Raju, and other officials also participated.
Hans India
19-05-2025
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Kondapalli fort to be developed as mega tourist centre
Vijayawada: NTR district Collector G Lakshmisha on Sunday said museums play a very significant role in preservation of culture and historical treasures. Along with the officials of the department of archaeology, revenue, tourism, municipal administration and members of the adventure tours and travels association, he visited Kondapalli fort to mark the International Museum Day. The department of archaeology officials explained the importance of the Kondapalli museum located in the historical fort. Briefing the media at Kondapalli Fort, the Collector said this year International Museums Day is observed with the theme 'The Future of Museums in the Rapidly Changing Communities'. He urged the youth and students to visit the Kondapalli museum in Kondapalli and Bapu museum in Vijayawada to get aware of our past history and lives of our ancestors. He said the museums depict the historical past and preserve the historical legacy. He said the museums help us to know and understand where we came from and what direction we are heading in future. He said the historical Kondapalli fort and museum contains rare and valuable inscriptions and artifacts and traditional Kondapalli toys. He said efforts are underway to develop Kondapalli fort as a mega tourist centre and urged the people to get aware of the significance of the museums. Vijayawada RDO Kavuri Chaitanyam, District Tourism Officer A Silpa, District Forest Officer Satish, Kondapalli municipal commissioner Ramya Keerthana, AP Tourism Authority consultant Sahiti and representatives of the AP tours and travels association participated in the programme.
