The is firm on moving forward on its three capitals proposal. Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy is understood to have given his nod to the departments to make their own arrangements to move to executive capital,Visakhapatnam.
The government had made laws in the assembly locating the executive capital in Visakhapatnam and judicial capital at Kurnool, while retaining the legislative capital at Amaravati.
The Andhra Pradesh Government is initiating several steps to ensure the safe passage of elephants that move in from Odisha, Karnataka and Naidu to AP districts on a regular basis. The aim of the government is to facilitate the co-existence of elephants and humans.
In compliance with the advice of the Project Elephant Steering Committee of the Wildlife Institute of India and also taking note of the observations of The Supreme Court, the AP forest authorities aim to develop an Elephant Corridor.
A plan is also to provide relief to farmers for the loss of crops and extend financial assistance in case of death of people due to elephant attacks. The government would also ensure casual EMPLOYMENT on an Outsourcing basis to one of the bereaved family members, giving them work like elephant trackers.
Forest authorities say there used to be just 20 elephants in AP in the 1980s their number has gone up to nearly 175 now. They are found mainly in Seshachalam Biosphere, Sri Venkateswara National Park, Rayala Elephant Reserve, Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
The has set up 32child careinstitutions (CCIs) to look after and rehabilitate children whose parents/guardians have either succumbed toCovid-19, or have contracted the virus and need medical assistance. AP is the first state in the country to set up such institutions, which will provide food, shelter and Education to these children.
Two helpline numbers 181 and 1098 have been set up for assistance pertaining to these centres. Any child or guardian in need of assistance can contact the helpline numbers, post which teams will be sent to the residence of the child and transport them to the nearest CCI where they would be provided the required care, support and protection.
The port city of Kakinadais all set to become the major Growth centre on the east coast and is likely to boost the economy ofAndhra Pradesh.
The KG basin with rich oil and natural gas reserves, and large-scale exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons have accelerated development in the area. Many gas-based industries have already come up and some are in the pipeline.
The 7,440-acre Kakinada SEZ, with 1,589-acre Kakinada Gateway Port land on one side, and the petroleum, chemical and petrochemicals region (PCPIR) on the other, has raised hopes among theindustrialhouses of taking advantage of the situation and setting up industries there.The in-principle approval for Bulk Drug Park in Kakinada by Union ministry of chemicals & fertilisers is seen as a boon for the region. Kakinada will become anindustrial hubon the entire east coast and is destined to guide the future of AP.
At the Municipal Park in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, social activists created a temple for Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighters Smrithi Vanam.
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To instill patriotism among the youth by commemorating the sacrifices of freedom fighters, social activists have created a temple for Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighters’ Smrithi Vanam at the Municipal Park in Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh.
With donations, statues honoring independence warriors and social activists were constructed in the park.
On Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, the Mahatma Gandhi statue and Smritivanam were unveiled in Srikakulam City.
The North Eastern District of Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam, popularly known as Chicacole, is famed for temple tourism.
After observing the park’s progress, Srikakulam commissioner Obulesh approved Rs 4.60 lakh from the corporation’s Money for park beautifying.
Srikakulam, also called Chicacole, the North Eastern District in AP, is known for temple tourism.
TheVisakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authorityis planning to go ahead with the enabling works of the Bheemili-Bhogapuram greenfield beach road corridor.
According to the VMRDA officials, the project will involve land acquisition to the tune of 346 acres in 9 villages lying adjacent to the proposed project. The land acquisition alone is expected to cost about 942 crore. The has accorded its approval for the land acquisition.
The proposed six-lane road spans about 20.2 kilometres in length, and passes through Kongavanipalem, Kancheru, Kancherupalem, Annavaram, Chippada, Mulakuddu, Kummaripalem, Bheemunipatnam villages on the beachfront.
The corridor will provide avenues for development of a wide variety of tourist attractions, logistic hubs, urban and social development projects, service industries, etc. along with the road project.
Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Konijeti Rosaiah (89) passed away in Hyderabad.
According to reports, family members took the veteran leader to a private hospital after seeing him in an unconscious state but the doctors declared him brought dead.
He held several key portfolios including finance, transport, energy in the cabinets headed by Kotla Vijayabhaskhara Reddy, Channa Reddy and YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
Although, he handled the state administration without any trouble, the political turmoil following the movement prompted Rosaiah to quit to the CMs post. He was subsequently made as governor of Tamil Nadu.
The government has established over 11,000 RBKs in the state to provide one-stop Services to farmers. The RBKs provide seeds, Fertilizers, pesticides and maintain records on farmers, crops and pattern. They also help farmers find a market for their produce.
The government has already planned provision of Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture tools at RBKs, which the farmers can hire and use for a nominal price. The government is also procuring harvesters, tractors and other machines for farmers use.
The government has written to the banks through the lead bank, requesting that business correspondents be posted in every RBK. These financial services have already been started in Krishna district, with business correspondents in 634 RBKs.
Moved by the plight of the families of sick and needy,Andhra Pradeshchief ministerYS Jagan Mohan Reddyhas extendedfinancial assistanceto them on the spot during his visit to Tiruvur on Sunday.
The Andhra Pradesh CM also directed the district collectorS Dilli Raoto take immediate measures to provide healthcare support to the ailing children.
He walked up to the gallery after seeing a couple carrying a 13-year old boy and enquired about their need. The couple M Srinu andVenkataravammaof Kommireddi Palli village explained that their 13-year-old son M Ranjit was suffering from blood cancer and sought financial assistance from the chief minister. Without waiting for further information, the chief minister granted them Rs.1 lakh financial assistance from CMRF. He assured the couple of providing all necessary medical support for Ranjit. He directed the district collector to take care of the medical needs of Ranjith.
Similarly, G Suresh and Gayatri, villagers of Sher Mohammadpeta in Jaggayyapeta mandal sought support for the treatment of their daughters Veda Sri Durga (12) and Lasya Priya (8) suffering from congenital myasthenic syndrome. They informed the chief minister that around Rs 30,000-40,000 was being spent per a month for their treatment and sought financial support for better treatment.
A major thrust in the YSR Jagananna Sashwata Bhoohakku and Booraksha Padhakam, (Resurvey and Resettlement Project) has begun with the launching of an aerial drone survey, Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS) and GNSS rover technology, with a target to complete the entire project by June 2023.
The project was launched in December 2020 with an aim to provide every landowner a clear title deed in place of existing presumptive sale deeds which would end the confusion over the land titles.
The Survey and Resettlement Department had set up 70 CORS base stations and procured 1,000 rovers which would effectively measure the boundaries.
As part of the project, the government called for tenders to enhance the quality of orthorectified images. Responding to the tenders, 11 agencies have taken part. The department identified 1.33 lakh square kilometers, of which 40,690 sq km had been done by the Survey of India and private drone agencies have been given a target of 92,310 square kilometers. The SoI completed 6,377 sq km of drone survey.