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24 July 2026

Andhra Pradesh security plan for Godavari Pushkaralu

The 'Nethannala Sevalo' scheme serves as a relevant example of state-level welfare interventions for vulnerable sections, while the other administrative decisions are routine governance matters with limited exam utility.

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Notes

  • Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved ₹50 crore for security and crowd management for the Godavari Pushkaralu festival scheduled for June-July 2027.
  • The Cabinet approved the 'Nethannala Sevalo' scheme to provide ₹25,000 annual financial assistance to eligible handloom worker families living below the poverty line.
  • The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved a government guarantee for a ₹300-crore term loan for the Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation.

Questions

  1. Mass gathering events like the Godavari Pushkaralu present significant challenges for disaster management and public safety. Discuss the essential components of a robust crowd management framework for large-scale religious festivals in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of state-led financial assistance schemes, such as the Nethannala Sevalo scheme, in addressing the socio-economic vulnerabilities of the handloom sector in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Nethannala Sevalo' scheme, recently in the news, is primarily aimed at providing financial support to which of the following groups?