Collector Inspects Dried Crops in Wanaparthi
The District Collector of Wanaparthi visited Peddagudem Tanda on Tuesday to inspect dried agricultural fields. The District Agriculture Officer reported that around 45 acres of crops, belonging to 36 farmers, had dried up.
Local farmers explained that they rely on bore wells for irrigation. However, due to issues with power supply, they were unable to water their crops, leading to significant losses. They requested the Collector’s help in resolving the issue.
In response, the Collector directed the Electricity Department to ensure an adequate power supply for farmers growing crops during the Yasangi season. He assured the farmers that steps would be taken to provide the necessary electricity. Additionally, since the Forest Department had raised concerns about erecting new electricity poles, a detailed report was submitted, and new poles were installed to ensure power supply for the affected farmers.
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Employment Guarantee Works Inspected
The Additional Collector, along with officials, visited the Tirumalaya Gattu area in Wanaparthi Mandal to check ongoing employment guarantee works.
When asked about the work being done, officials from the District Rural Development Office (DRDO) stated that workers were digging water holes. The Collector inspected the site and inquired about facilities such as shade and drinking water. Given the extreme heat, DRDO was instructed to provide Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) packets to workers.
Workers mentioned that they were working for up to 12 hours a day. The inspection team included DRDO Umadevi, District Agriculture Officer Govindu Nayak, Electricity Department Superintendent Engineer Rajasekhar, DE Srinivasulu, Tehsildar Ramesh Reddy, and other officials.
