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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
13 ashram schools, 9 tribal hostels under ITDA administration in Nandyal, says Collector
In commemoration of World Tribal Day, the district administrations of Nandyal and Chittoor affirmed the commitment of the State government to strive for the welfare of the Adivasi communities and to educate their children on a priority basis. In Nandyal, Collector Rajakumari Ganiya said that as many as 13 ashram schools and nine tribal hostels were under the administration of the Integrated Tribal Development Authority (ITDA) in the district, while the State government was making continuous efforts to strengthen the infrastructure. She urged the parents of the dominant Chenchu community to prioritise the education of their children, avoid child marriages, and utilise government welfare schemes and health camps. In Chittoor, Collector Sumit Kumar said that ₹75 crore was allocated for development of infrastructure in SC/ST hamlets. He announced the granting of fishing rights to 50 families under the ROFR Act and land titles to 22 Yanadi families. The Collector informed the target group to directly approach his office with grievances and make use of the welfare schemes.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
2 polished elephant tusks worth Rs 3 crore seized from Andhra Pradesh man in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Two polished elephant tusks weighing 5.62 kg and worth Rs 3 crore were seized from a man from AP at LB Nagar on Wednesday by police following a tip-off. The tusks were likely sourced from Yanadi tribals in Seshachalam forest, police said. The accused was caught soon after he arrived on a private bus to the city, but his accomplice managed to give cops the slip. Both are natives of Rayachoti. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Rekulakunta Prasad, who was caught, and absconding accused Lokeshwar Reddy were earlier arrested for red sanders smuggling. Rachakonda commissioner G Sudheer Babu said that they had met in Tirupati sub-jail. Police said Reddy has good contacts with Yanadi tribals in Seshachalam forest area due to his involvement in red sanders smuggling. He sourced the tusks from the tribals and contacted Prasad to find customers. Both had arrived in LB Nagar at around 6.30 am on Wednesday in a private bus where a Special Operations Team of Rachakonda police was waiting. Prasad was caught with the two ivory pieces in his backpack, but he did not give away Reddy, allowing him to escape by posing as a passenger. The tusks were given to the forest department and the accused later handed over to Hayathnagar forest range office. A case was registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Women and Child Welfare Minister visits girl attacked by aunt and neighbours in Nellore district
Women and Child Welfare, and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani on Wednesday visited the girl, who who was brutally attacked by her aunt and neighbours in Indukurupeta mandal of SPSR Nellore district and undergoing treatment at a private hospital. She said that it was inhumane to torture a 10-year-old girl with a hot ladle over suspicion of stealing mobile phone. Along with District Collector O. Anand, she inquired the doctors about the victim's health condition. She advised the doctors to provide better treatment for the girl's speedy recovery. She said that the government will take full responsibility for her education and provided financial assistance of ₹50,000. Later, the Minister reviewed various welfare programmes being implemented by the Tribal and Women and Child Welfare Departments in the district. Addressing the media at Tikkana Pranganam in the Collectorate, she announced that the tribals in the district will be given Aadhaar and ration cards by August 15. 'Aadhaar card and ration card are the basis for receiving several welfare schemes provided by the government, and it is unfortunate that the innocent tribals in the district still do not have them,' the Minister said, directing the officials to immediately take steps to deliver Aadhaar and ration cards at the doorsteps of the tribal people. 206 roads 'The primary duty of ITDAs is to provide drinking water and irrigation infrastructure in remote villages. With the support from the Central government, ₹1,300 crore was spent on tribal development last year. About ₹550 crore was spent on laying 206 roads through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY),' she said. Ms. Sandhya Rani said, 'RO plants were installed in all the tribal welfare hostels across the State. About ₹18 crore was sanctioned for the development of Gurukul schools in Kavali, Tirupati, KV Palli and other areas under Nellore ITDA. Twelve students from Gurukul schools have secured medical seats and seven students bagged seats in IITs.' 'The coalition government will work hard to encourage and bring up the poor tribals in every way so that they do not remain backward. Around 16 tribal welfare schemes that were stopped by the previous government have been revived. The Chief Minister will soon take steps to create a special corporation for Yanadi tribes,' she added.
