Sub Collector, Vijayawada

Date: 17-01-2026, Guntupalli Through the RISE (Rural Incubation Skilling & Entreprenuership) Centre, we are transforming women’s ideas into sustainable enterprises and advancing the vision of One Family – One Entrepreneur. Our goal is to create 5,000 women entrepreneurs in NTR District through skilling, incubation, market access, and financial support. Empowered women are key to inclusive growth.” — Dr.G.Lakshmisha IAS, District Collector, NTR District #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #SkillDevelopment #NTRDistrict #RISE @NSDCIndia @PMOIndia @NITIAayog @ncbn @AndhraPradeshCM @startupindia @MSDESkillIndia @minmsme @apssdcntr @ALEAP93 @PIB_India @DDNewslive @PTI_News @ANI @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP @apdigitalcorp @DDSaptagirivja @airnewsalerts @airnews_vja @ficci_india @FICCIFLO @ficciskill

Date : 18th Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, held coordination meeting on upcoming #BhavaniDeekshaViramana(Dec 11-15) arrangements at #KanakaDurgaTemple, directed officials to ensure smooth and satisfying darshan arrangements for 6 lakh #BhavaniDevotees expected this year. He instructed to maintain strict vigilance and provide seamless services with enhanced queues, holding areas, bathing ghats, laddu counters, information centres, sanitation facilities, and safety measures across 36 coordinated sectors. Officers attended : District Joint Collector, Vijayawada Police Commissioner, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy varla Devasthanam Executive Officer, District Revenue Officer, VMC Additional Commissioner, RDO Vijayawada & Others #NTRDistrict #Vijayawada #Indrakeeladri #BhavaniMala #GiriPradakshina #SpiritualJourney #DevoteeServices #TempleManagement #DistrictAdministration #HassleFreeDarshan

Date : 17th Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Youth Services Dept organised #IgniteCell today, to empower young minds through innovative programmes, skill-building initiatives, and community-driven schemes. The setup, themed #VandeMataram150, featured the National Flag, with a Gandhi Statue & vibrant VandeMataram artwork, celebrating our rich cultural heritage and youth leadership. Officers attended : NTR District Youth Welfare Officer & Others #NTRDistrict #YouthServices #CreativeYouth #SkillIndia #DistrictDevelopment #YouthInitiatives #YouthForNation #YouthLeadership #YoungIndia

Date : 17th Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Youth Services Dept organised #IgniteCell today, to empower young minds through innovative programmes, skill-building initiatives, and community-driven schemes. The setup, themed #VandeMataram150, featured the National Flag, with a Gandhi Statue & vibrant VandeMataram artwork, celebrating our rich cultural heritage and youth leadership. Officers attended : NTR District Youth Welfare Officer & Others #NTRDistrict #YouthServices #CreativeYouth #SkillIndia #DistrictDevelopment #YouthInitiatives #YouthForNation #YouthLeadership #YoungIndia @ncbn @PMOIndia @AndhraPradeshCM @DARPG_GoI @apmsmedc @minmsme @apssdc @ZeroPovertyP4

Date : 17th Nov, 2025 Place : Agriculture Market Yard, Nandigama NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, inspected the #CottonProcurement process, assured farmers on transparent and hassle-free purchases. #MSP for the 2025–26 season is ₹8,110 for up to 8% moisture, with a 1% cut for each extra percent up to 12%, around 400 quintals have been procured so far. Farmers can register at #RSKs and also book sale slots via the #KapasKisan app. Officers attended : RDO Nandigama, Regional Director, Assistant Directors of Agriculture Marketing Dept & Others #NTRDistrict #FarmersFirst #MSP2025 #CottonSeason #RythuSevaKendram #FarmersWelfare #CropProcurement #AgriSupport #FarmerRights #AndhraPradesh

NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS has commended the Visual Art Exhibition held at the Collectorate as part of the IGNITE Cell initiative by the Department of Youth Services to mark the 150th year of Vandemataram. He appreciated the creative efforts of Language and Culture Department Director Regulla Mallikarjun Rao. District officials, including Youth Welfare Officer Y. Srinivasa Rao, participated in the programme. #Vandemataram150 #NTRDistrict #IGNITECell #YouthServices #ArtExhibition @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @DDSaptagirivja @IPR_AP @apdigitalcorp @airnews_vja

Date : 14-11-2025, Vijayawada Today, a stall was set up by the Lead Bank Management of NTR District at the #IGNITECELL, NTR Collectorate, highlighting key banking services, financial literacy initiatives, and support for entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes. #NTRDistrict #DRDA #FinancialInclusion #GoodGovernance #Innovation #AspirationalBlocks #RuralDevelopment #LeadBank #TeamNTR @ncbn @AndhraPradeshCM @DARPG_GoI @apmsmedc @ZeroPovertyP4

Date: 15-11-2025, Vijayawada. Today, a stall was set up by the Irrigation Department at the #IGNITECELL, NTR Collectorate, showcasing key initiatives in water management, irrigation infrastructure, and farmer support services for #NTRDistrict. The #IGNITECELL is also functional at the Aspirational Blocks — Penuganchiprolu and Ibrahimpatnam — to ensure wider citizen outreach. Citizens are encouraged to visit and utilize the facilities of the IGNITE Cell. #DRDA #IrrigationDepartment #WaterResources #GoodGovernance #Innovation #AspirationalBlocks #RuralDevelopment #TeamNTR @ncbn @AndhraPradeshCM @DARPG_GoI @PMOIndia @ZeroPovertyP4 @apmsmedc @minmsme @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP

Date : 13th Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, in a video conference, directed officials to ensure fool-proof security and safety measures at temples and public places during upcoming festivals. He stressed regular inspections of petrol bunks and theatres to prevent fire accidents, strict adherence to safety norms, and immediate correction of lapses to ensure public safety. Officers attended: District Revenue Officer, All RDOs, MROs & Others #NTRDistrict #PublicSafety #FireSafety #PreventiveMeasures #EmergencyPreparedness #SafeFestivals #CivicResponsibility #ProactiveGovernance #EfficientAdministration

Date : 12th Nov, 2025 Place : Kondapalli NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, emphasized that #Tourism is the growth engine for #SwarnaAndhra & #ViksitBharat in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He led a trek with 20 trainee IAS officers on field study visit, to the historic #KondapalliFort, showcasing its rich heritage & innovative QR-based information system, highlighting the district’s potential in temple and eco-tourism, to develop Kondapalli as major tourism hub. #NTRDistrictTourism #TempleTourism #EcoTourism #HeritageTourism #IncredibleIndia #ExploreAndhra #AndhraPradeshTourism @MIB_India @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP

Date: 12-11-2025, Vijayawada Today, #APTIDCO and #APSHCL set up informative stalls at the #IGNITECELL, NTR Collectorate, showcasing key initiatives in affordable housing, urban infrastructure, and livelihood development under the #NTRDistrict administration. #IGNITECELL #GoodGovernance #Innovation #HousingForAll #UrbanDevelopment

Date: 12-11-2025, Vijayawada. NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha, IAS, directed officials to ensure a continuous supply of safe, chlorinated drinking water to every household. He reviewed the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission works and instructed departments to expedite all pending projects without delay. Emphasized strict field-level monitoring, timely repairs of pipelines and pumps, and close coordination among #RWS, #Panchayatiraj , Medical & Health, and Ground Water departments to ensure uninterrupted water supply across the district. #NTRDistrict #SafeWaterForAll #JalJeevanMission #GoodGovernance #PublicHealth #WaterSecurity #CleanWater #RuralDevelopment #AndhraPradesh @MoHFW_INDIA @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP @apdigitalcorp @airnews_vja @DDSaptagirivja

Date : 04 Nov, 2025 Place : Nawabupeta NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, visited #RythuSevaKendra & #WasteToWealth centres and advised farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and adopt #OrganicFarming methods. He emphasized #SoilTesting, use of #VermiCompost to enrich #SoilFertility, and improving household waste collection systems for #SustainableAgriculture and better #WasteManagement. Officers attended : RDO Nandigama, Panchayat & Agriculture Dept officials & Others #NTRDistrict #FarmersFirst #CleanAndGreen #EcoFriendlyFarming #AgriInnovation #FarmersEmpowerment #GoOrganic @APZBNF

Date : 04 Nov, 2025 Place : Guntupalli NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, emphasized that #SHG women should emerge as successful entrepreneurs, driving the #OneFamilyOneEntrepreneur movement. He reviewed development plans under #AspirationalMandal initiative, stressing women’s self-reliance, job creation, and the need for a facilitation centre to turn ideas into enterprises through market-driven skill training. Officers attended : RDO Vijayawada, PD-DRDA, MPDO Ibrahimpatnam, ABP Coordinator & Others #NTRDistrict #WomenEmpowerment #WomenEntrepreneurship #SkillDevelopment #RuralEconomy #GoodGovernance #SelfReliance #InclusiveGrowth @apmepma

04-11-2025, Vijayawada NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS unveiled the poster of the 4th Chithrakala Santha – #Mega National Art Festival, organized by Telugu World Artists Art Society (#TWAAS) in collaboration with the Department of Culture & Creativity Commission, Govt. of A.P. and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. The event will be held on Dec 14, 2025 in Vijayawada. #ChithrakalaSantha #ArtFestival #Vijayawada #NTRDistrict #TWAAS #AndhraPradesh #KalaDarshini #CreativityAndCulture #ArtForAll #MegaNationalArtFestival @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP @apdigitalcorp @airnews_vja @DDSaptagirivja

Nov 5, 2025 | Vijayawada: NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS chaired the District Mother Earth Protection Committee meeting, stressing promotion of bio-fertilizers to protect soil health and curb chemical fertilizer use. He directed officials to form committees by Nov 12, raise awareness on chemical impacts, and promote liquid/nano urea use for sustainable farming. Attended by ZP CEO K. Kannama Naidu, DAO D.M.F. Vijaya Kumari, Police Officer Tirumaleswara Reddy, DCO Trinath, ADA Anita, and others. #MotherEarthProtection #SoilHealth #BioFertilizers #SustainableFarming #AgriAwareness #NTRDistrict @PIB_India @pibvijayawada @IPR_AP @apdigitalcorp @airnews_vja @DDSaptagirivja @DDKisanChannel @PIBAgriculture

Date : 03 Nov, 2025 Place : Kanchikacherla Mandal NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, inspected damaged #CottonFields at #Saidapuram and #PaddyFields at #Paritala, due to #MonthaCyclone, assessing the extent of crop loss and interacting with affected farmers, assured all possible support and assistance. Officers attended: RDO Nandigama, Agriculture Dept officials & Others #NTRDistrict #CycloneImpact #FarmerSupport #CropDamageAssessment #AgricultureRelief #GoodGovernance

Date : 03 Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, along with Joint Collector S.Ilakkiya IAS, conducted #PGRS with a total of 194 grievances received today, emphasizing petitions must be addressed within the stipulated time, ensuring quality and citizen satisfaction and stressed delay without valid reason will invite strict action. Officers attended : District Revenue Officer, PD-DRDA, PGRS Nodal Officer, District Officers & Others #NTRDistrict #PeopleFirst #GoodGovernance #PublicService #GrievanceRedressal #Accountability #Transparency #EffectiveGovernance #BetterAdministration #SwarnaAndhra2047

Date : 03 Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, launched the #OneHealthAwarenessWeek (Nov 3–9) poster to prevent #ZoonoticDiseases like #BirdFlu, #Rabies & #COVID. Emphasizing inter-sectoral coordination, he urged collective efforts from Health, Veterinary, Agriculture, Environment & Education departments for holistic human–animal–environment well-being. Officers attended : Joint Collector, District Revenue Officer, DMHO, District Officers & Others #NTRDistrict #StopZoonoticDiseases #PublicHealth #AwarenessDrive #TeamWorkForChange #GoodGovernance #HealthForAll

Date : 03 Nov, 2025 Place : Collectorate, NTR District NTR District Collector Dr. G. Lakshmisha IAS, announced a key collaboration with School of Planning and Architecture #SPAVijayawada for the architectural and planning support of the #KondapalliToys #ExperienceCentre, aimed at preserving the legacy of #KondapalliArtisans and transforming the area into a model rural creative economy hub under #OneDistrictOneProduct. #NTRDistrict #Handicrafts #ODOP #HeritageTourism #CulturalPreservation #RuralInnovation #CreativeEconomy #HeritagePreservation #TourismDevelopment