Drones, new ammo in Andhra Pradesh govt’s flood relief operations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Drones, new ammo in Andhra Pradesh govt’s flood relief operations

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Drones, belonging to the Agriculture Department, have played a crucial role in the relief efforts in the aftermath of flash floods that have inundated half of Vijayawada city. After using the drones on a pilot basis on the first day, a total of 176 drones were employed for flood relief operations in the following days. According to the Agriculture Minister, a total of 115 drones were used to supply food, drinking water, and medicines to 1.23 lakh flood victims. Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University technical teams and experts from Drone Corporation played a pivotal role in the use of drones for flood relief operations.

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Chandrababu Naidu orders increased drone usage to keep crime in check in Andhra
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chandrababu Naidu orders increased drone usage to keep crime in check in Andhra

India Today  

In a bid to control crime and enhance security measures in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to use drones for proper surveillance and to spot any suspicious activities, among other tasks. The Chief Minister also suggested using drones to deliver medicines to areas without transportation facilities, improve sanitation in villages and municipalities, and spray …

Centre allots 90 drones AP to use for farming
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Centre allots 90 drones AP to use for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Centre has allotted to Andhra Pradesh 90 drones to Andhra Pradesh under Phase – 1 of “Namo Drone Didi Yojana” in 2024–25 for using them in farming. A state-level committee has decided to allocate these drones to progressive women self-help groups in various districts of the state under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission of the central Rural Development ministry. A …

AP Govt Deploys 176 Drones for Flood Relief Ops
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Govt Deploys 176 Drones for Flood Relief Ops

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Sunday underlined that as per Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s emphasis on utilising cutting-edge technology, they have utilised 176 drones for carrying out relief operations. Atchannaidu, who briefed human resources development minister Nara Lokesh about the relief and rehabilitation measures being taken up by the state government, emphasised that they started utilising drones from …

Andhra Pradesh floods: Army partially closes third breach in Budameru canal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh floods: Army partially closes third breach in Budameru canal

The Hindu  

VISAKHAPATNAM The contingent of the Indian Army teams who were deployed for relief and rescue operations and containing the floods in Krishna, NTR and Guntur districts had successfully closed 33 metres of the 95 metres of the third breach in Budameru canal using sandbags, on Saturday. Joint recue operation On the other hand Eastern Naval Command teams who have embarked …

Telangana, Andhra relief operations intensify as water recedes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana, Andhra relief operations intensify as water recedes

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which were devastated by heavy rainfall and floods in the last four days, started returning to normal and relief operations picked up momentum on Tuesday, as the fury subsided and floods receded to a considerable extent. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu interacts with affected people during his visit to the flood-affected …

Andhra rains: 4.15 lakh people affected by rain and flood in Andhra Pradesh; Navy steps in
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra rains: 4.15 lakh people affected by rain and flood in Andhra Pradesh; Navy steps in

The Hindu  

Thousands of denizens, who are enduring one of the worst flood furies in the last several decades in Vijayawada, on Tuesday were seen moving out of their houses to safety as the flood water receded a little, allowing them to wade through the flooded streets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rain LIVE As many as 4,15,171 people were affected by rain and …

Drones Deliver Relief Material to Andhra Flood-Hit Victims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Drones Deliver Relief Material to Andhra Flood-Hit Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The state government roped in several drones to reach food and water packets to the residents of flood-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. Officials said this ensured that food, drinking water, medicines and other essentials like candles reached all residents in the affected areas in Ajith Singh Nagar, New and Old Rajarajeshwari Pet, Vambay Colony, Pipul Road etc. On the …

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: CM Chandrababu Naidu visits flood-affected areas in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh CM ChandraBabu Naidu on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Vijayawada and assured support to people struck in flooded water. He visited the city for the second time within 24 hours and spoke to the people who were stuck in their houses amid several feet of swirling water. We need to reach every last house stranded in the flooded …

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu Promises Aid to Rain-Hit Farmers; Ministers to Report on Districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said the government will provide all possible support to the people and farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh.Addressing the assembly on Friday, he said the people of East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada and Eluru districts along with ASR district were affected by the floods. The Chief Minister …

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Naidu announces Rs 3000 relief for each family affected in flood-hit districts

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced immediate relief of Rs 3,000 for each family whose house was inundated in the floods due to heavy rains in the flood-hit five districts. Approximately 1.06 lakh acres were inundated by floodwaters in East Godavari, West Godavari, Konaseema, Kakinada, Eluru, and parts of Alluri Sitarama Raju districts, the Chief Minister said during a …

Use drones extensively in agriculture sector, implement Plant Doctor concept: Jagan
1 year, 5 months ago

Use drones extensively in agriculture sector, implement Plant Doctor concept: Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Stressing the need to extensively use drones in the agriculture sector, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed farm officials to ensure that drones are also used for soil testing by RBKs. Reviewing the activities of the agricultural department here on Friday, the chief minister told them that extensive use of drones in soil testing by RBKs will also …

TNAU develops procedures for use of drones in agriculture
1 year, 5 months ago

TNAU develops procedures for use of drones in agriculture

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has developed standard operating procedures for drones that are used for multiple applications in agriculture lands, said V. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Chancellor of the University, here on Friday. Inaugurating the four-day agriculture fair Agri Intex 2023, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex, she said the drones were used to spray …

Godavari floods | Over 60,000 people shifted to relief camps from 600 villages in Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 5 months ago

Godavari floods | Over 60,000 people shifted to relief camps from 600 villages in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

More than 60,000 people were shifted to rehabilitation centres from the flood-affected villages in six districts in the State, said the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority officials. A team of APSDMA led by Special Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, who has been monitoring the flood situation from APSDMA headquarters at Kunchanapalli in Guntur district, said that 21 Mandals of …

Drones to survey all lands in districts of AP from August
2 years, 7 months ago

Drones to survey all lands in districts of AP from August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Ministers Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, Botsa Satyanarayana and Dharmana Prasada Rao have instructed officials to speed up survey of lands under Jagananna Bhoo Hakku – Bhoo Raksha programme for resolving all land issues. Participating in the ministerial meeting with officials at the secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday, the ministers said presently 52 drones are being used to conduct a comprehensive …

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming
2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday announced the distribution of Rythu Bharosa on May 16 and of crop insurance to farmers by June 15 to help them start farming activities in the Kharif season. Jagan said 3,000 tractors with agriculture equipment will be distributed through 4014 community hiring centres as also Matsyakara Bharosa on May 11. For the first …

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to use drone technology for farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled plans to introduce drone technology in the state’s farming sector. Agriculture minister Kurasala Kannababu announced the state’s move to use drone technology while presenting the agriculture and allied sectors budget in the assembly. The drones would help farmers optimise the use of inputs like water, fertilizers and seeds, in spraying operations, in addition …

IAF helicopter airlifts MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra from flood-hit village in Datia
3 years, 4 months ago

IAF helicopter airlifts MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra from flood-hit village in Datia

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra was among those airlifted by the Indian Air Force helicopters in flood-hit Datia district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Watch Video Here: On August 3, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who assured all possible help to the flood-hit state. On August 4, Union Home Minister …

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