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  • Waiting for release of funds to Rural Handicrafts Village

    Waiting for release of funds to Rural Handicrafts Village

    Tirupati: The rural handicrafts village sanctioned by the Ministry of Textiles of Government of India with an estimated outlay of Rs 9.55 crore during the 2016-17 fiscal is yet to receive the second instalment funds even after six years. It was proposed to set up this crafts village at Srikalahasti of Tirupati Parliamentary constituency. The Ministry has released the 50 per cent funds of Rs 4.77 crore so far to the DRDA, Chittoor while the second instalment is pending.

    The idea of setting up of this village was to give a big boost to the handicrafts of Kalamkari and woodcarving made in Srikalahasti which have earned global reputation. The works were delayed due to the Covid pandemic after which the R&B officials have completed the tender process and started construction works. This village will provide a platform for the artisans to make their products, to get trained on latest techniques and an emporium to sell their items. The woodcarvings and Kalamkari work of the artisans in this area are known for their beauty and quality and the artisans have won many accolades which bagged them even national awards.

    They make items worth Rs 150 to even Rs 10 lakh and more but could not market them on their own and were seeking government’s cooperation for long to keep the art form alive. The proposed project will help them in this direction. Also, it was proposed to set up a training centre there to train 50-60 artisans at a time. With a view to speed up the works, Tirupati MP Dr M Gurumoorthy sought for the release of second instalment funds in the Lok Sabha on Friday. He took to the notice of the House that rural artisans are in much hardship to eke out their livelihood and will be benefited if this project is completed by the end of this year.

    The Craft Village has been delayed by issues like selection of land and unavailability of construction labourers in Covid-19 pandemic to take up the construction works. The Executive Engineer, R&B, Tirupati has already submitted a work performance progress report to the DRDA, Chittoor stating that so far Rs 5.16 crore works were completed. The MP requested the Minister for Textiles to sanction the second instalment amount by extending the period for the completion of the craft village which will be beneficial for the livelihood of people depending on handicrafts.

  • Government aims to end TB in the country by 2025

    Government aims to end TB in the country by 2025

    Tirupati: Several programmes were organised in Tirupati to mark the World Tuberculosis Day on Friday. District Collector K Venkataramana Reddy led the rally organised by district medical and health department from Ruia hospital to SV Medical College (SVMC) while SVIMS and SVMC organised two separate awareness programmes. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that elimination of tuberculosis was the main aim of the government and paying special attention towards achieving this goal. Efforts were on to treat the patients having low and medium symptoms of TB so that they will be completely cured in six months.

    He added that it will take upto two years’ time for those having severe symptoms to completely come out of disease and they are being provided medicines till then and nutrition supplements with the help of voluntary organisations and CSR funds. He felt the need to create awareness on TB as everyone should know the symptoms of the disease. Out of 5,729 patients identified since April 2022 and 5,268 were given treatment. Of them, HIV tests were conducted on 5,261 patients. In total, 4,916 patients have fully recovered from TB. DM&HO Dr U Sreehari, Additional DM&HO Dr C Aruna Sulochana Devi, Dr Srinivasa rao, SV Medical College Principal Dr PA Chandrasekharan and Ruia Superintendent Dr Nagamuneendrudu took part in the rally.

    At SVIMS, Director Dr B Vengamma said that TB was a communicable disease that spreads from one person to other. The government of India has been implementing the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) through which diagnosis, distribution of free medicines and other activities are being taken up. Elimination of TB is a social responsibility. SVIMS has been providing medicines to TB patients through DOTS under the NTEP programme. The government has set a goal to eliminate TB in the country by 2025. Dean Dr Alladi Mohan said that in the past, diagnosis of TB used to take eight weeks whereas now it can be diagnosed within 90 minutes. Principal Dr Saran B Singh, Dr Babu and Dr Harikrishna participated. At SVMC, essay writing and drawing competitions on TB related aspects were held.

  • IIT Tirupati conducts training on ‘Aquifer Performance Test’

    IIT Tirupati conducts training on ‘Aquifer Performance Test’

    Tirupati: A 3-day training programme on ‘Aquifer Performance Test’ is underway at IIT Tirupati. The test is aimed at covering all hydro-geological units in the state by constructing 117 borewells at 26 locations in the state and as such, the officers of Groundwater &Water Audit Department of Rayalaseema region have been attending the training programme.

    In view of the prevailing groundwater development activity in the state, to evolve an effective groundwater management practices, the Groundwater and Water Audit Department under ‘National Hydrology Project’ proposed to conduct Aquifer Performance Test covering all hydro-geological units in the state by constructing 117 bore wells at 26 locations in the state.

    IIT Tirupati Director Dr K Satyanarayana, Senior Joint commissioner, NHP, Delhi Dr Gnana Sunder, Director, Ground Water & Water Audit Department M John Satya Raju, Joint Director, Ground Water & Water Audit Department N Srinivasu, Vice-president of M/s NABCONS, Hyderabad Shilpa Deshpande and others attended the programme.

    The programme was structured to train up the field level officers on conducting APT, data analysis and interpretation including practical training on the wells constructed in the campus of IIT. The Director IIT Tirupati opined that the Institute intends to go hand in hand with GW department to develop appropriate GW management strategies to evolve effective management practice with involvement of community for better GW governance.

  • Veteran singer Asha Bhosle honored with ‘Maharashtra Bhushan-2021’

    Veteran singer Asha Bhosle honored with ‘Maharashtra Bhushan-2021’

    Mumbai (IANS) | Veteran singer Asha Bhosle of the eminent Mangeshkar clan was on Friday evening honored with the prestigious ‘Maharashtra Bhushan – 2021’ award at a glittering ceremony near the Gateway of India. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar among other dignitaries were present and lauded the singing career of 89-year-old Asha Bhosle.

    Shinde said, Asha-Tai is the ‘pride of Maharashtra’… The Mangeshkar family has been ruling the hearts of fans for more than eight decades and have served the arts through their singing and music.

    Instituted by the former Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party regime (1995–1999), the award carries a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, a shawl, a memento and a certificate. A documentary on Bhonsle’s life was screened at the event which enthralled the audience.

    Shinde said that in his long music career, Bhosle had easily sung thousands of songs in different languages ranging from devotional to disco.

    Shinde said, the songs sung by him are fresh even today and will continue to delight us in future as well.. The glory of ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ has increased, thanks to him.

    He said that though he faced many hardships in his life, he made others happy with his songs and inspired us all.

    Fadnavis termed Bhosale’s 80-year-long musical journey (he started singing from 1943) as ‘amazing’, his versatility, his ability to make people happy through his songs.

    Responding to the accolades, Bhonsle said that his father, the late Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, along with the late Lata Mangeshkar (also honored with the same award in 1997) were among those who blessed him throughout his music career.

    Singing has greatly enriched my life but the contribution of musicians and co-singers in my musical journey cannot be forgotten… I urge you to listen to all kinds of music and songs, Bhonsle folded hands.

    Other prominent persons included Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar, Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, Mumbai Guardian Minister Deepak Kesarkar, Chief Secretary M.K. Srivastava, Principal Secretary Cultural Affairs Vikas Kharge and invitees.

    –IANS

  • Innovation in job creation with MCC

    Innovation in job creation with MCC

    Rajamahendravaram (East Godavari district): With the Central government taking steps to establish Model Career Centres (MCC), a new system in the place of employment exchanges, a new era will be launched, putting an end to the history of employment exchanges. The MCCs are expected to connect local youth and other job seekers with all available job opportunities in the vicinity. The MCCs would be undertaking outreach and counselling activities for aspiring job seekers. The Central government will provide a grant-in-aid up to Rs 60 lakh for the establishment of each new MCC.

    These Centres are going to be established to get the right job and the right future for youth, who have studied higher education. The government hopes that the youth will get better jobs through these. At present, there are around 3,000 employees in employment exchanges across the State. When the MCCs will be established, it is stipulated that there should be 20 to 25 staff members in a single centre. The name of the District Employment Officer’s post will be changed to ‘Model Career Centre Manager’. There will be two counsellors, two receptionists and technical and subordinate staff. An IT lab with skill development upgradation facilities will also be available for students in these centres.

    Employment exchanges are located in Kakinada, Rajahmundry and Amalapuram in the erstwhile East Godavari district. These three towns are currently the headquarters of three districts. As the Central government’s idea is to establish one MCC every 100 km, it was initially decided to establish it in Rajahmundry as the center for the three districts. With a Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) adjacent to the Collectorate at Bommuru, Rajahmundry has been identified as suitable accommodation for setting up a digital lab and suitable space for MCC buildings. Since both Employment Centre and ITI are under the same department, the Director of Technical Education has approved the establishment of MCC in ITI.

    The committee, constituted to examine the suitability of the ITI premises for setting up the MCC, has already scrutinised the ITI of the Rajahmundry twice. The committee members include Deputy Director (Job Development, Visakhapatnam) Hima Bindu, Regional Employment Officer C Umadevi, District Employment Officer K Santhi, Junior Employment Officer KH Prasad (Rajamahendravaram), Principal of Rajamahendravaram Government ITI GV Ramana Rao and DSDO S Prasanth. In March and October 2022, the team examined the ITI twice and found it suitable location in all respects and sent proposals. The officials expected that MCC might come up in Rajahmundry in April or May this year.

    “Here the students are provided with information about jobs as well as better training to get them according to the needs of the employers. The authorities of MCCs will give directions like which job is available in which institution and in which region suits the students’ qualifications. It stores job information related to various government and private organisations.” said GV Ramana Rao, Principal of the Government ITI at Rajamahendravaram.

  • PM arrives in Karnataka, will inaugurate metro line in Bengaluru

    PM arrives in Karnataka, will inaugurate metro line in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru (IANS) | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Karnataka on Saturday to participate in various inaugural programs in the state’s Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur districts. On his arrival at the HAL airport here, the Prime Minister was received by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Housing Minister V. Somanna was also present on the occasion. After this the PM left for Chikkaballapur in a special helicopter.

    PM Modi dedicated the Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research of the Sathya Sai Ashram at Muddenahalli in Chikkaballapur taluk.

    He is expected to inaugurate the Whitefield (Kadugodi) to KR Puram Metro line in Bengaluru. The 13.71 km stretch with 12 stations has been built at a cost of Rs 4,249 crore.

    Whitefield (Kadugodi) station has been decorated for this. The stretch would provide much needed help to the technical population, who complained of traffic jams.

    PM Modi will ride the metro after the inauguration.

    He will also address the BJP Maha Sangam public rally in central Karnataka’s Davangere city. The whole city is colored with saffron flags.

    PM Modi will reach Shivamogga airport from Davangere and fly back to New Delhi.

    –IANS

  • TB awareness program organized in Railway Hospital

    TB awareness program organized in Railway Hospital

    Vijayawada (NTR district): Noted Pulmonologist Dr MV Subba Rao dwelt at length on the symptoms of TB, its management and preventive measures, while addressing the World Tuberculosis Prevention (TB) Day awareness programme conducted at New OPD Block of Railway Hospital here on Friday. Dr Subba Rao explained cough etiquettes to prevent spreading of the disease. He also stressed the need for adherence to treatment through Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS), diet support and community support towards patients.

    Dr M Jaideep, ACMS, Health & Family Welfare, welcomed the audience and emphasised on the importance of the ‘World Tuberculosis Prevention Day’, the prevalence of the disease and elaborated on this year’s theme ‘Yes We Can, End TB’. Dr M Sowribala, Chief Medical Superintendent, Vijayawada Railway Hospital; Dr L Ravikant, ACMS/Admin; Dr Satyanarayana, Consultant; and Dr Manoj, ACMS (Surgeon) also participated in the programme. More than 100 railway employees benefitted from the event.

  • Mock G20 Conclave receives good response

    Mock G20 Conclave receives good response

    Visakhapatnam: Students from various institutions, including Andhra University, participated in Mock G20 Conclave at AU Convocation Centre organised in Visakhapatnam on Friday. As a part of the second Infrastructure Working Group Summit under the G20 India presidency, a host of events have been organised under ‘Jan Bhagidari’ curtain raiser events.

    In connection with this, the Mock G20 Conclave was held in Visakhapatnam. Donning the role of representatives of G20 member countries, an army of retired Professors, GVMC brand ambassadors, foreigners and students, attended the event that aimed at understanding work and procedures of G20 Council, its objectives and structure, etc., They represented each country and detailed the progress of the agenda.

    As a part of the mock exercise, the retired Professors and students delivered talks as delegates from various countries. Representing India, former Vice Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University V Balamohandas highlighted the country’s diversity and greatness. The mock conclave was held under the leadership of GVMC Commissioner P Raja Babu. Speaking on the occasion, the civic chief said it was a matter of pride to hold the G20 Summit in Visakhapatnam. He announced that most of the beautification works in the city are near completion. Participants were given mementoes on the occasion.

  • HRF demands enjoyment survey for tribals

    HRF demands enjoyment survey for tribals

    Anakapalli: Human Rights Forum (HRF) urges Anakapalli Collector to get an enjoyment survey done to ascertain cultivation by Adivasis at Kotha Veedhi. Adivasis of Kotha Veedhi and Gunti of Konam revenue in Cheedikada mandal organised a day-long protest at Nehru Chowk, Anakapalli on Friday calling for protection of lands in their possession and their cashew cultivation. They alleged that land sharks are trying to dispossess them of what is rightfully theirs.

    Addressing the gathering, HRF functionary VS Krishna recalled that the HRF team had visited Kotha Veedhi and Gunti on August 30 last year and examined the lands being farmed by 16 Adivasi families in survey no: 289. Nine of these families are Kondhs, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), who had set up home in the area about three decades ago and named it Kotha Veedhi.

    Further, Krishna alleged that the settled cultivation of Adivasis at Kotha Veedhi was being deliberately concealed so as to benefit land grabbers who are eying the land. National secretary of the All India Agricultural and Rural Labourers Association (AIARLA) PS Ajay Kumar detailed the manner in which land records were brazenly manipulated to the detriment of the Adivasis. Gemmela Balaraju, an Adivasi farmer of Kotha Veedhi said they had toiled for 30 years and brought the land under cultivation. Their repeated appeals to authorities concerned to visit the land in their possession fell on deaf ears. Meanwhile, revenue personnel were instead manipulating digital land records to favour benami agents behind who were some powerful interests. “Officials are all the time questioning us why we adivasis are cultivating the land, but are not bothering to ask the land grabbers why they had never cared to cultivate the land if it really belonged to them as they claimed.”

    A Balakrishna of the Kaulu Rythula Sangam wondered how a white ration card holder could purchase over 37 acres at Rs 1.63 crore. He alleged that there were many cases in the constituency of the Deputy Chief Minister and V Madugula MLA where Adivasis were being sought to be deprived of lands in their possession by a nexus of benami holders and corrupt revenue officials. Extending solidarity to the Adivasis, IR Gangadhar, advocate and Congress party functionary said they would extend free legal support to the Adivasis’ struggle.

  • AIMA Senior Managers Win First Prize at AIMA

    AIMA Senior Managers Win First Prize at AIMA

    Visakhapatnam: Senior managers of RINL Shilpi Sharma and Anshika Hotiyal bagged top prize at AIMA-11th Pragati National Level Quiz Competition-2023. Shilpi Sharma and Anshika Hotiyal have been working in the organisation as senior manager (QA & TD), RINL. They won first prize in the contest in which they participated virtually on Friday. The popular national quiz for women provides a forum to showcase their talent and knowledge. The senior managers participated along with 40 teams from various organisations for the screening round. The topics in the quiz covered a number of fields, including business, history, science, sports and current affairs.