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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Preserve tribal traditions while driving development: Tirupati Collector
Tirupati: Tirupati district Collector Dr S Venkateswar stressed that education is the only means to reach the highest peaks in society. He was speaking at the World Adivasi Day celebrations held at the local Tribal Welfare Building on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, the Collector noted that tribals across the world hold a distinct identity, with unique customs, traditions, and practices that must be preserved and promoted. He pointed out that the tribal diet is highly nutritious, and many doctors today recommend the consumption of naturally grown millets, traditionally eaten by tribals, to combat lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic ailments. Dr Venkateswar announced that Rs 20 lakh will be sanctioned for repairs to the Tribal Welfare Building, and efforts would be made to secure an additional Rs 10 lakh through discussions with the TUDA Chairman and the Corporation. He also mentioned that while ROFR (Recognition of Forest Rights) pattas have been distributed in some mandals, the process is pending in others and will be expedited within the next three to four months. Special measures will be taken to organise a dedicated job fair for Scheduled Tribes, he said. Basic amenities will be provided in tribal areas, and housing will be sanctioned under government schemes. The district is home to approximately 1.7 lakh tribals, including 1.42 lakh Yanadis, 11,000 Sugalis, 11,000 Erukala, and 6,000 Nakkala communities. Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation Chairman Dr Pasupuleti Hariprasad stated that the government's primary goal is to bring tribals into the path of development. He assured that steps are being taken to ensure fair pricing for the products crafted by tribal communities. TUDA Chairman G Narasimha Yadav, Tribal Welfare Department Officer Raja Somu and several tribal leaders attended the programme.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Ration cards through WhatsApp Governance
Guntur: A total of six types of services related to the issuance of new rice cards have been made available. So far, 72,519 people have availed these services, and from May 15, these services can also be accessed from home through WhatsApp Governance (by sending 'Hello' to the number 95523 00009), said Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar. Speaking at a media conference at the camp office at Tenali, Manohar stated that starting from May 8, six types of services, including the issuance of new rice cards, card division, address changes, adding or removing members, and surrendering cards, have been made available. These services can be registered at nearby village or ward secretariats, and from May 15, they can also be accessed through WhatsApp Governance. It may be recalled that due to the 2024 elections, the Election Commission of India had issued orders in March last year to suspend the issuance of new cards. Additionally, following Supreme Court orders mandating proper eKYC registration, there was no opportunity to issue new cards. The eKYC process delayed the issuance of new rice cards, but with 95 per cent of the eKYC process now completed, the issuance of new rice cards has been enabled. There are a total of 1, 46, 21, 223 rice cards in the state, through which approximately 4, 24, 59, 028 people have registered their names. Exemptions have been provided for children below 5 years of age, and individuals above 80 years, resulting in approximately 6, 45, 765 people not undergoing eKYC. As part of the reforms, new ration cards in the form of smart cards will be provided at free of cost to all who have completed eKYC. These cards will also include family member details. Similarly, single individuals can also obtain ration cards. Unmarried individuals above 50 years, separated spouses, single persons, and elderly people living in orphanages can also register for new rice cards. For the first time, these services will be extended to transgender individuals. Additionally, special AAY cards will be provided to artistes receiving pensions in rural areas across the state and to members of 12 tribes such as Chenchus and Yanadis living in hilly areas.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
New rice card services via WhatsApp: Andhra Minister Nadendla
GUNTUR: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar announced that six essential services related to rice card issuance are now available to the public, with over 72,519 beneficiaries already availing them. From May 15, these services can also be accessed from home via the State's WhatsApp Governance platform by sending 'Hello' to 95523 00009. Addressing a press conference at the Civil Supplies Department camp office in Tenali, the minister stated that since May 8, services such as new rice card applications, bifurcation, address changes, addition or removal of family members, and card surrender have been offered at village and ward secretariats. From June, eligible applicants completing eKYC will receive smart rice cards containing full family details free of cost. Individuals living alone – including those over 50, separated spouses, orphans, and elderly residents in care homes – will also receive cards. For the first time, the state will issue cards to individuals who have undergone gender transition. Among the State's 1.46 crore rice cardholders, around 4.24 crore people have been registered. Exemptions from eKYC include children under five and senior citizens above 80. Additionally, AAY cards offering 35 kg of rice will be issued to tribal communities like Chenchus and Yanadis, as well as pension-receiving artists in rural areas.
