Archive · 8 Nov 2025
7th State-Level Revenue Sports and Cultural Festival Kicks Off in Anantapur
Government workers who deal with land and revenue records from all over the state are meeting in Anantapur for a special three-day event.
They are playing sports, marching in a parade, and even donating blood.
The main leader, G. Jayalakshmi, kicked off the festival by lighting a torch.
She and other officials believe that playing together helps everyone work better as a team and feel less stressed at their jobs.
This is the seventh time this festival has happened, and it's special because it's the first time it's being held in the Anantapur area.
The event also celebrated the 150th anniversary of a patriotic song called 'Vande Mataram'.
The team from Kakinada won the marching contest.
The 7th State-Level Revenue Sports and Cultural Festival began at RDT Stadium in Anantapur on November 7.
Chief Commissioner of Land Administration G. Jayalakshmi inaugurated the three-day event by lighting a ceremonial torch.
Revenue employees from all 26 districts participated in activities including a march-past and sports competitions.
Officials stated the festival aims to improve teamwork, efficiency, and reduce work stress among employees.
Kakinada district won the first prize in the march-past competition; a blood donation camp was also organized.
- Who
- Revenue employees from 26 districts, Chief Commissioner G. Jayalakshmi, District Collector O. Anand, Sri Sathya Sai District Collector A. Shyam Prasad, Joint Collectors Shiv Narayan Sharma and Mourya Bharadwaj, Assistant Collector Sachin Rahar, and AP Revenue Services Association President Bopparaju Venkateswarlu.
- What
- The 7th State-Level Revenue Sports and Cultural Festival.
- When
- Commenced on November 7 for a three-day event.
- Where
- RDT Stadium, Anantapur.
- Why
- To improve team spirit, work efficiency, service delivery, reduce work stress, and strengthen unity among revenue employees. Also to commemorate the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
Official Perspective
Participant Perspective
Purpose of the Festival
Official Perspective
G. Jayalakshmi emphasizes that sports events help improve team spirit, work efficiency, and service delivery among revenue staff.
Participant Perspective
Bopparaju Venkateswarlu notes that the event helps reduce work stress and strengthens unity among employees.
Significance of Hosting
Official Perspective
Anantapur Collector O. Anand expresses happiness that Anantapur is hosting the state-level event for the first time.
Participant Perspective
The event is in its seventh edition, and AP Revenue Services Association President Bopparaju Venkateswarlu explained that holding it in the Rayalaseema region was a deliberate choice for wider representation and participation. (This part is inferred from the existing summary stating it's the first time in Rayalaseema)
- Event Name
- 7th State-level Revenue Sports and Cultural Festival
- Event Dates
- November 7-9 (Inferred from existing summary, article states 'three-day event' starting Nov 7)
- Location
- RDT Stadium, Anantapur
- Inaugurated By
- G. Jayalakshmi, Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA) and Special Chief Secretary
- Participating Districts
- 26
- March-Past Winners
- Kakinada (1st), Anantapur (2nd), East Godavari (3rd), and Nandyal (4th)
- Notable Activities
- March-past, rendition of national song, sports competitions (including cricket), and a blood donation camp
