ANDHRA PRADESH: Naidu Applauds Collectors’ Game-Changing Initiatives
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recently highlighted the impressive work of district collectors during a key review meeting.
He focused on programs that deliver strong results with little or no funding.
The leader called for these models to spread across the state for wider impact.
Mustabu Program Builds Hygiene Habits in Schools
Parvathipuram Manyam District Collector N. Prabhakar Reddy introduced the Mustabu initiative, which encourages students to maintain personal grooming.
Simple additions like mirrors and combs in school premises help foster daily hygiene routines.
Naidu hailed it as proof that meaningful change needs no big budget and suggested extending it to private institutions up to the intermediate level, reaching all 7.9 million students statewide.
Project Marpu Drives Livelihood Shift in Eluru
Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi shared details of Project Marpu, aimed at reforming lives tied to illicit liquor production.
The effort guides participants toward legitimate small-scale businesses.
Notable progress has emerged in 140 villages, turning former producers into micro-entrepreneurs with sustainable incomes.
Super 50 Boosts Tribal Student Aspirations in Alluri
Alluri District Collector A.S. Dinesh Kumar’s Super 50 Inspiration Engine of Nirman supports tenth-grade tribal students through focused coaching.
Around 90,000 young learners have already gained from this targeted approach.
Naidu expressed satisfaction with its role in uplifting education in remote areas.
Emphasis on Values, Technology, and Statewide Change
Drawing from the Values School idea in Kuppam, the Chief Minister stressed teaching ethics alongside academics.
He urged officials to harness digital tools and fresh thinking for better public services.
Successful schemes like these should roll out everywhere to spark lasting improvements in education and community welfare.