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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
NTR's birth anniversary celebrated at Anantapur collectorate
Anantapur: Asper the directives of the State Government, the birth anniversary celebrations of the former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh and Padma Shri awardee, the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, were held on Wednesday at the Revenue Bhavan in the Anantapur Collectorate. District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V participated in the event, along with Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma, DRO A Malola, District Tourism Officer Jayakumar Babu, and various district-level officials from multiple departments. Several public representatives also took part in paying tributes to the iconic leader.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Resolve PGRS petitions at field level
Tadipatri: District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V on Monday instructed officials to visit the field and address petitions submitted through the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS). The directive came during the 'Praja Samasya Parishkara Vedika' (Public Grievance Redressal Programme) held at the municipal office meeting hall in Tadipatri on Monday. The Collector, along with Tadipatri MLA JC Asmith Reddy, personally received petitions from the public. Officials including Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma, DRO A Malola, Forest Settlement Officer G Ramakrishna Reddy, Deputy Collectors Rammohan and Mallikarjuna, and various department heads participated in the programme. A total of 364 petitions were received. Speaking at the event, Collector Dr Vinod Kumar emphasized that officials must not only resolve petitions but also conduct field inspections for accurate solutions. He noted that 70-80% of the petiti pal issues. The Collector mentioned that petitions received during his field visits and at his chamber in the district headquarters are also forwarded to the PGRS Tehsildar. A new system is now in place to identify repeated petitions using the Aadhaar number of applicants, with prior submissions being tracked via pink paper printouts. He further instructed that district officials must visit the field at least once a week and provide high-quality solutions. PGRS endorsements must be issued and uploaded on the PGRS website. These should then be printed, posted, and shared via WhatsApp to applicants and relevant village-level officials. Only frequently used phone numbers should be collected at the time of petition submission. During the event, local journalists submitted a petition to the Collector requesting the establishment of a Press Club in Tadipatri, allocation of housing plots, and free education for their children. Prominent attendees included Anantapur RDO Keshava Naidu, ZP Deputy CEORamasubbaiah, DCO Arunakumari, RTC RM Sumanth, DM&HO Dr. E.B. Devi, PD Housing Shailaja, CPO Ashok Kumar, Survey AD Rupal Naik, and officials from various departments such as Health, Revenue, Education, ICDS, DWMA, Mines, BC Welfare, andMunicipal Administration.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Complete pending works under nat'l clean air programme swiftly
Anantapur: District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V on Thursday directed officials to ex-pedite the completion of all pending works under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in the city. The Collector issued these instructions during a video conference held from the District Collector's camp office, reviewing the progress of NCAP-related projects with concerned depart-ment officials. Speaking on the occasion, the he emphasized the need for swift execution of ongoing works under the NCAP framework. He specifi-cally instructed officials to complete the multi-level parking facility at GGH within ten days. He also highlighted the need for accelerated pro-gress in greenery development works near Ramnagar Bridge and other associated projects, ensuring no further delays. Participating in the video conference were Municipal Commissioner Balaraju, SE Chandrashekhar, DTC Veerraju, Municipal Corporation EE Shakir Hussaini, and Pollution Control Board Analyst, among other officials.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga should be part of daily life
Anantapur: Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V has urged the public and district administration to actively participate in the Yoga-Andhra campaign and incorporate yoga into their daily routines. He made these remarks while inaugurating the Yoga-Andhra program on Wednesday morning at the Indoor Stadium in Anantapur, as part of the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations. The Collector officially launched the district-level Yoga-Andhra event and personally performed yoga asanas, inspiring others to follow suit. Several district officials, including the DRO, also joined him in performing yoga. Yoga masters Guru Rajarao and Krishnaveni led the participants through the asanas as per protocol. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vinod Kumar announced the commencement of the month-long 'Yoga Month' campaign starting today, in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21. As part of the nationwide campaign, a grand event is scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam on June 21, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu are expected to participate. The Collector also revealed the launch of a dedicated app for the campaign, encouraging everyone to register and participate in the Yoga-Andhra 2025 campaign through it. He called upon all state and district departments, as well as the general public, to actively engage in this central government initiative. Participants in the Event Included: DRO A. Malola, DM&HO Dr. E.B. Devi, AYUSH District Officer Dr. Ramakumar, ZP CEO Ramachandra Reddy, DPO Nagaraju Naidu, DWMA PD Saleem Basha, Horticulture DD Raghunatha Reddy, DEO Venkataramana Naik, Samagra Shiksha APC Shailaja, DTWO Ram Anjaneyulu, DMWO Ramasubbareddy, I&PR DPRO Guruswamy Shetty, District Tourism Officer Jayakumar Babu, DSDO Uday Bhaskar, AYUSH doctors, officials from various departments, sportspersons, and students.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Collector conducts surprise inspection at APSRTC bus stand
Anantapur: Anantapur District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar V conducted a surprise inspection of the APSRTC bus stand in Anantapur on Tuesday and directed officials to maintain utmost cleanliness in the premises. Expressing displeasure over garbage being dumped indiscriminately, the Collector instructed that fines must be strictly imposed on shop owners who fail to use dustbins. During the inspection, the Collector observed that waste was being thrown outside instead of into bins and ordered the immediate implementation of sanitation measures. He emphasised regular inspections by officials and directed that dustbins be placed in front of all stalls. For not having dustbins, two shops were each fined Rs. 25,000 and ordered to remain closed until further notice. The Collector also instructed that the entire bus stand premises and areas in front of stalls be kept clean, drainage systems be regularly cleaned, and garbage is not dumped randomly. He called for clearly visible name boards at bus platforms and for potholes to be filled and CC roads to be developed. Restrooms must also be cleaned daily, he added. During the visit, the Collector interacted with sweepers to understand their work and spoke with passengers to assess the available amenities.
