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Hans India
15 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
ASR dist sets target of 100% organic farming by 2028
Paderu (ASR District): Alluri Sitarama Raju district collector AS Dinesh Kumar has announced an ambitious plan to achieve 100% organic farming across the district by the year 2028. He urged farmers to make effective use of the agricultural machinery provided by the government to achieve significant progress in the agriculture sector. Addressing a meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday with farmers who received farm machinery at 50% subsidy during the 2024–25 financial year, the collector emphasised the need for planning at the village secretariat level. He directed officials to conduct a survey to assess the actual requirement of farm equipment across various regions. The collector also interacted with farmers to understand the extent of organic farming being practiced and the use of chemical inputs such as urea, potash, and pesticides. Stressing the importance of awareness, he encouraged farmers to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly organic farming methods. He said that steps have already been taken to promote coffee cultivation across 30,000 acres this year. Additionally, under the Employment Guarantee Scheme, saplings of Maddi, Neredu, and Jackfruit will be distributed to farmers. He encouraged land-owning farmers to expand coffee cultivation in the district. District Agriculture Officer SBS Nand stated that a total of Rs 1.26 crore worth of agricultural machinery has been distributed to 351 farmers at a 50% subsidy. This includes Taiwan sprayers for 95 farmers, tractors for 29, power tillers for 59, brush cutters for 13, and power weeders for 155 farmers. Following the meeting, paddy seeds were also distributed to the farmers.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Cops seize 30,000 kgs of ganja in Alluri Sitarama Raju district in last 17 months
Visakhapatnam: The Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district police have achieved a significant milestone in their fight against narcotics, seizing over 30,000 kilograms of dry ganja and more than 96 kilograms of hashish oil in the past 17 months, from January 2024 to May 2025. During this period, the police arrested approximately 1,100 drug peddlers and registered a total of 378 NDPS cases. The district police chief, Amit Bardar, shared these details at a meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), highlighting the efforts made by the police to curb the drug trade. In 2024 alone, the police registered 316 NDPS cases, seized 23,366.25 kilograms of dry ganja and 91.2 kilograms of hashish oil, and arrested 970 individuals. In the first five months of 2025, the police registered 62 NDPS cases, seized 7,082 kilograms of dry ganja and 5.5 kilograms of hashish oil, and arrested 129 individuals. The police have also adopted modern technology in their fight against illegal cultivation, using drone surveillance to identify and destroy ganja crops. So far, they have identified and destroyed 93.01 acres of ganja crops. To enhance coordination and resource allocation, the police have submitted 17 PIT-NDPS proposals to higher authorities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo The district administration has taken a stern approach towards chronic offenders, invoking the Prevention of Detention (PD) Act against 50 individuals involved in repeated illegal ganja transportation activities. These offenders have been sent to jail as part of the zero-tolerance approach towards drug-related crimes. Meanwhile, the Anakapalle district police seized around 80 kgs of dry cannabis and arrested three persons at cashew orchards in Kovvur village of Rolugunta mandal. The arrested persons have been identified as K Yeshu Kranti, Y Pawan Kumar and B Srinu. Based on specific information, the police carried out a raid and seized the contraband. A case has been registered and further investigation is on.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Officials told to take steps to save people from summer heat
Paderu (ASR District): Alluri Sitarama Raju district collector AS Dinesh Kumar has directed officials to set up shade nets at weekly markets (Shandies) in agency villages to protect people from the scorching summer heat. During the 'Meekosam' public grievance redressal forum held at the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) office on Friday, the collector, along with other officials, received petitions from the public. Addressing the gathering, collector Dinesh Kumar said that the region is experiencing extremely high temperatures. He asked officials to raise awareness among the public about heat wave precautions. He also instructed them to establish drinking water kiosks in villages and set up shade nets in weekly markets with the help of contractors. Additionally, he recommended setting up medical camps at these markets. The collector further directed the District Water Management Agency (DWMA) officials to complete ongoing rainwater harvesting projects promptly. He advised planting saplings along roadsides, around schools, and in the premises of government offices to enhance greenery. The collector also instructed officials to build water tanks for cattle and promote the PM Suryagarh Solar Power Scheme among the public. To ensure a clean environment, the Collector called for a strict ban on the use of single-use plastics. He also stressed the implementation of the 'Swarnandhra Swachhandhra' cleanliness drive on the third Saturday of every month. Joint Collector Dr MJ Abhishek Gowda, DRO K Padma Latha and other officials participated in the event. During the forum, women from Hattaguda village in Araku Valley mandal submitted a petition requesting the issuance of forest rights certificates. In Makavaram Panchayat of Munchingiputtu mandal, locals sought compensation for the damage to cashew orchards caused by recent rains. Residents of Arabiru village in Munchingiputtu mandal complained about the inconvenience caused by a nearby stone crusher and requested its closure. Residents of Tenkabuddi village in Ananthagiri mandal, led by G Apparao and S Chinnayya, requested the construction of a WBM road from Krishnapuram to Tenkabuddi. District Medical and Health Officer Dr Jamal Basha, Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare L Rajani, ITDA Administrative Officer M Hemalatha, Rural Water Supply Engineer Jawahar Kumar, Divisional Panchayat Officer PS Kumar, and CPO SNRK Patnaik and others participated.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Home stays in Araku to showcase tribal culture and cusine
Visakhapatnam: The Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district administration is planning to establish home stays in Araku Valley and other tourist places, providing a homely atmosphere for tourists. The authorities are preparing action plans to set up hme says in tribal villages close to tourist will receive financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for newly constructed home stays and Rs 3 lakh for developing old houses into home stays. The authorities will also provide training on tribal cuisine preparation to home stay district authorities will strictly implement the plastic ban in tourist areas, with panchayat officials collecting fines for the use and sale of collector AS Dinesh Kumar instructed officials to complete the construction of home stays quickly and make them operational by September, before the beginning of the tourist season. He also suggested setting up an Araku coffee experience for tourists at Kothavalasa H&TC and Madagada Sunrise Point in Araku Valley Collector emphasized the need to establish a tribal tourism council and mobilize a tribal development fund. He also mentioned the need for designing an art centre. Through a video conference, the collector discussed and instructed Tahsildars, MPDOs, and officials from the tourism and forest departments about the establishment of home stays for tourists in tribal areas.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tributes paid to Alluri
Nandyal: District Revenue Officer (DRO) D Ramu Naik paid tributes to the revolutionary leader, Alluri Sitarama Raju, who relentlessly fought for India's independence. On the 101st death anniversary of Alluri, floral tributes were paid to his portrait at the Collectorate's video conference hall on Wednesday. The event was attended by Collectorate AO Ravi Kumar, District Tourism Officer Satyanarayana Murthy, and other officials. The DRO praised Alluri Sitarama Raju, who played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence. He mentioned how, during British rule, people suffered from numerous atrocities, and Alluri united the masses to start a revolution against the British. He led several attacks on the British forces during this freedom movement, supported by many revolutionary fighters. Naik stated that for two years, from 1922 to 1924, Alluri Sitarama Raju stood as an unparalleled hero in the tribal region of Manyam, sacrificing his life for the nation's independence. His indefatigable spirit of struggle should be embraced in life, guiding us to work diligently toward achieving noble goals, he stated.
