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No Farmer Should Worry — Government Will Ensure Fair Price and Full Support”: CM Chandrababu

Nov 27, 2025 | 479 Views

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure that farmers across Andhra Pradesh receive fair prices for all crops without facing any financial loss or procurement hurdles. Reviewing the Agriculture and Civil Supplies Departments at the Secretariat, he instructed that paddy procurement and payments must happen smoothly without delays. The government has set a target to procure 50.75 lakh tonnes of paddy, requiring around ₹13,451 crore for payments. The Chief Minister stressed that the required funds should be coordinated with the Finance Department and directed that gunny bags be supplied to farmers immediately, especially in view of heavy rainfall alerts. He assured that the government stands firmly with farmers cultivating paddy, cotton, maize, and banana and will take timely measures to protect their interests. During the meeting, Minister Achennaidu highlighted problems arising from new procurement guidelines issued by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). Responding immediately, CM Naidu spoke directly to Union Textiles Secretary Neelam Rao, explaining the severe difficulties being faced by cotton farmers due to the new rules and sought urgent intervention. CM Naidu instructed continuous follow-up with the Centre through Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and MP Srikrishna Devarayalu. He also directed officials to conduct teleconferences with rice millers, traders, and exporters to resolve pricing and procurement issues. The Chief Minister emphasized proactive weather monitoring, early warnings to farmers, and necessary field-level support to prevent crop loss due to heavy rains.

Central Team Visits Prakasam to Assess Cyclone Damage

Nov 11, 2025 | 479 Views

A Central Government delegation visited Prakasam district to assess the damage caused by Cyclone 'Michaung' and assured that a comprehensive report would be submitted to the Government. The team — comprising P. Pousumi Basu, Mahesh Kumar, Shashank Shekhar Rai, and Sai Bhagirath, along with State Disaster Management Authority MD Prakhar Jain — was received by District Collector P. Raja Babu, Joint Collector R. Gopalakrishna, and DRO B. China Obulesu at Ongole. The officials briefed the team on extensive losses in agriculture, aquaculture, roads, irrigation, rural water supply, power, and urban infrastructure. A special photo and video presentation showcased pre- and post-cyclone conditions and the relief measures undertaken by the district administration. The Central team also inspected paddy fields, prawn ponds, and cotton crops across several villages including Alluru, Koppolu, and Nagulapalapadu. Farmers shared their distress, citing crop rot, damaged embankments, and loss of aquaculture farms. The team expressed concern, noting that many farmers had lost their entire crops. Collector Raja Babu informed that 12,570 hectares of agricultural land were affected — including 8,313 ha of cotton, 1,557 ha of paddy, 1,388 ha of vegetables, and 1,260 ha of maize. Public representatives, including MLAs Damacharla Janardhan Rao, B.N. Vijay Kumar, and others, submitted representations seeking immediate central assistance for the affected families and sectors.

CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Puttaparthi Readiness for PM Modi’s Visit

Nov 11, 2025 | 485 Views

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to ensure robust arrangements in Puttaparthi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on November 19 and President Droupadi Murmu’s visit on November 22 as part of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centenary Celebrations. The Chief Minister held a review meeting with ministers, Chief Secretary Vijay Anand, and senior officials to assess the preparations. He instructed authorities to beautify Puttaparthi, strengthen security measures, and ensure comfortable facilities for devotees visiting the Maha Samadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. CM Naidu emphasized proper arrangements for parking, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water, food, and restrooms. He also directed officials to organize medical camps and provide adequate APSRTC bus services for devotees. Officials informed that 10 medical camps, 250 sanitation staff, and 65 special trains (a total of 682 trains between November 13 and December 1) are being arranged to handle the large influx of visitors. Ministers Savita, Satyakumar Yadav, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, and Anagani Satyaprasad attended the review meeting.

Minister Lokesh Invites Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to Mega DSC Appointment Ceremony

Sep 22, 2025 | 576 Views

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was formally invited by Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh to attend the Mega DSC appointment order distribution ceremony. The meeting took place on Monday at Pawan Kalyan’s chamber. Lokesh announced that the event will be held on September 25, where successful candidates of the Mega DSC will receive their appointment orders. He emphasized that despite nearly 106 legal cases filed by opponents to obstruct the process, the coalition government has fulfilled its commitment to teacher recruitment. Speaking about the achievement, Lokesh highlighted that no teacher posts were filled over the past five years, leaving many aspirants waiting. The government’s decision to issue appointment letters marks a major milestone and has turned the long-pending dreams of unemployed teachers into reality. The distribution ceremony is expected to be a significant step in strengthening the education system of Andhra Pradesh and restoring confidence among job aspirants across the state.