Over 1.26 lakh receive medical aid in Prakasam district

KSHRC directs Munnar DFO to conduct study on wild animal attacks in Chinnakkanal

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has directed the Munnar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) to conduct an immediate inquiry into a recent wild elephant attack that claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman and injured her 11-year-old son at Chinnakkanal on Monday morning.Commission Chairperson Alexander Thomas issued the order after taking suo motu case of the incident. Mari, a resident of Singukandam, was attacked by a wild elephant in Chinnakkanal on Monday morning while taking her children, Rekshan and Rekshitha, to school. Mari was killed in the attack, while her son sustained injuries, and her daughter narrowly escaped.In its order, the commission directed the DFO to investigate wild elephant attacks in Chinnakkanal over the last three years to determine if the animals are stranded in the area due to a lack of access to migratory corridors. The commission also sought remedial measures to prevent such incidents in the future.Report soughtFurthermore, the commission directed authorities to provide compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased, ensuring the funds are distributed to her children in accordance with the rules for wild animal attack compensation. The DFO has been ordered to submit a detailed report within three weeks.The commission also directed the Idukki District Collector—in coordination with the DFO, the District Scheduled Tribe Development Officer, the District Social Justice Development Officer, and educational authorities—to assess whether the children can be admitted to boarding schools run by the Tribal Department or other aided schools.As both parents are deceased, the Collector must also establish a mechanism to ensure the compensation funds are utilised efficiently for the welfare and benefit of the children and are not misused. The District Collector is required to submit a report within three weeks, it said.The commission further directed that the Range Forest Officer (RFO), representing the Munnar DFO, and a senior officer representing the Idukki District Collector, must be personally present to explain the facts during the commission’s sitting at Thodupuzha on July 15. Published - June 10, 2026 07:23 pm IST

KSHRC directs Munnar DFO to conduct study on wild animal attacks in Chinnakkanal

Over 1.26 lakh receive medical aid in Prakasam district

More than 1.26 lakh beneficiaries received medical assistance worth over ₹292 crore under Ayushman Bharat and Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva through 97 empanelled hospitals in Prakasam district since the formation of the coalition government in the State, officials told Twenty Point Programme Implementation (Viksit Bharat – Swarna Andhra) Chairman Lanka Dinakar.Mr. Dinakar, along with Joint Collector, conducted a comprehensive review meeting at Collectorate in Ongole on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials of concerned departments elaborated on the updates regarding the implementation of programmes related to Healthcare, Education, VB-G RAM G, AMRUT 1.0, AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission, PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM schemes.The officials informed that during 2025-26, a total of 25,735 pregnancies were registered, of which 6,205 were identified as high-risk and provided specialized care. Institutional deliveries in the district reached 100%, with 22,668 deliveries taking place in healthcare institutions.Mr. Dinakar also emphasised that quality education is the foundation for human resource development and a key pillar of Swarna Andhra. He noted that student dropout rates have reduced due to programmes such as Talliki Vandanam and the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal scheme, while infrastructure in schools is being upgraded through PM SHRI and Mana Badi – Mana Bhavishyathu.The officials said that the district has 1,980 government schools and 87 colleges, with a total enrolment of 1.86 lakh students. After the formation of the coalition government, 619 teachers have been recruited in the erstwhile Prakasam district through DSC, they informed.Meanwhile, reviewing Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Mr. Dinakar noted that large-scale distribution of textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, school bags, shoes and learning materials had significantly strengthened educational outcomes.He further reviewed the implementation of PM SHRI Schools, under which quality infrastructure, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, furniture and learning environments are being enhanced. He announced that surprise inspections would be conducted shortly to assess quality and performance of the schools. Published - June 10, 2026 06:55 pm IST

Over 1.26 lakh receive medical aid in Prakasam district

KSHRC directs Munnar DFO to conduct study on wild animal attacks in Chinnakkanal

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