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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Farm mechanisation drive benefits 25K farmers in 45 days
Vijayawada: The farm mechanisation initiative of Andhra Pradesh govt is receiving a good and positive response from farmers across the state. More than 25,000 farmers benefited from the scheme within the first 45 days of its launch, with subsidies amounting to 61 crore disbursed for the purchase of essential agricultural machinery. After a five-year gap, the State relaunched this scheme as a flagship programme under the sub-mission on agricultural mechanization (SMAM), targeting primarily small and marginal farmers. In a key change from previous models, the new system offers a frontend subsidy model—where farmers receive a 50% subsidy directly at the time of purchase rather than paying the full amount upfront and claiming it later. This shift is encouraging more farmers to come forward and invest in modern farm tools, easing their financial burden and making mechanised agriculture more accessible. The scheme covers a comprehensive range of equipment, from land preparation to harvesting, with a special focus on reaching rainfed and tribal regions. This is expected to reduce dependency on manual labour and enhance productivity in the agriculture sector. The initiative is managed through the Karshak Portal – FM App, developed by NIC-AP, which integrates data from multiple govt departments to verify eligibility and prevent duplication. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo These include land ownership (webland), cultivation records (ePanta), family eligibility (GSWS), forest cultivator data (Giribhoomi), and previous subsidy status from the agriculture department. Applications, beneficiary selection, progress tracking, and grievance handling are all conducted online, ensuring a transparent and efficient system. "The AP Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd (AP AGROS) is functioning as the nodal agency for this initiative, managing logistics, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring on-ground delivery of equipment. The govt is committed to expanding the scheme across all districts to strengthen farm infrastructure and help small and marginal farmers adopt modern, technology-based farming practices," said S Dilli Rao, director of the Andhra Pradesh agriculture department. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Minister Lokesh dares YSRCP to prove diversion of Talliki Vandanam funds
VIJAYAWADA: The government is fully prepared to implement the Talliki Vandanam scheme for all eligible students across the state, said Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh. Speaking to the media on Friday, Lokesh announced that Rs 8,745 crore has been credited to bank accounts of mothers of 67.27 lakh students. He assured that payments would also be made to mothers of Class 1 and Intermediate first-year students. For orphans, he clarified that funds would be deposited in collectors' accounts after revalidation. Lokesh stated that all eligible beneficiaries will receive the amount by Monday. Those who did not receive payments can file complaints at Grama Sachivalayam (GSWS) or through the ManaMitra WhatsApp service by June 26, and their issues will be resolved promptly. Highlighting the scheme's impact, Lokesh said 30 lakh BC, 12 lakh SC, 4.26 lakh ST, 66,000 minority, and 8.5 lakh EBC students would benefit from Talliki Vandanam, a key promise in the coalition government's six-point election agenda. Comparing it with previous government, he noted that the YSRCP had covered 42 lakh students under Amma Vodi with Rs 5,540 cr, whereas the current government reached 67.27 lakh students with Rs 8,745 crore. Lokesh also warned the YSRCP to delete a defamatory social media post alleging that Rs 2,000 from each individual beneficiary was diverted to his personal account. 'If it is not removed, I will pursue legal action,' he said. |
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Call to create awareness on govt school education
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district Collector Chadalawada Nagarani has directed education officials to prioritise government school admissions through proactive door-to-door awareness campaigns for parents. During a review meeting on Friday, she addressed SSC results, government school enrollment, 25% reservation for disadvantaged students, out-of-school children admissions, and APAAR ID registration. Emphasising the quality education and facilities in government schools, she urged officials to dispel parental misconceptions about private schools. Nagarani also highlighted Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister N Lokesh's focus on increasing literacy and school development. She stressed the need for village and mandal-level awareness plans, involving officials and teachers in door-to-door outreach. While noting the district's 82.15% SSC pass rate (ranking 16th), she aimed for further improvement. Instructions were given to organise special classes for supplementary exams to be held from May 19 to 28 and to prioritise single-parent and orphaned children for the 25% quota admissions scheduled from April 28 to May 15. The Collector also addressed the pending APAAR ID registrations (32,723 students) and the need to prevent dropouts, particularly in grades 6-8. The meeting concluded with the unveiling of an admission campaign pamphlet and poster. DEO E Narayana, Samagra Shiksha APC P Shyamsunder, GSWS officer Y Dosi Reddy, Deputy EOs, DEO Office AD N Satyanarayana, MEOs, and others participated in this meeting.
