Thu Nov 20 14:25:20 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Hindu e-Paper for November 20, 2025, features several sections covering world affairs from an Indian perspective, cinema, technology, science, data analysis, health, and books. A specific news item reports on a District Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Nandyal, where MP Byreddy Shabari urged officials to utilize allocated central funds effectively and prioritize school repairs. District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya emphasized the importance of soil testing and seeking agricultural advice for farmers.

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Nandyal MP Urges Efficient Use of Central Funds, Prioritizes School Repairs

NANDYAL, November 20, 2025 – At a District Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held today in Nandyal, MP Byreddy Shabari expressed concern over the lapse of significant central funds due to underutilization. Shabari, along with District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya, chaired the meeting, urging officials from various departments to complete pending projects funded by central schemes.

“It is unfortunate that hundreds of crores of rupees have lapsed,” Shabari stated, emphasizing the need for officials to coordinate with public representatives and ensure every rupee of central funding is utilized effectively. She also requested a report outlining the specific funding needs of various departments for future development projects, with a particular focus on prioritizing school repairs.

District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya further emphasized the importance of agricultural education, encouraging officials to promote soil testing among farmers and connecting them with agricultural scientists for advice on optimal crop cultivation. The meeting highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and agricultural practices within the Nandyal district.

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