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With Jupiter in its orbit, Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's solar hub

State government attracts Jupiter Renewables' Rs 2,700-cr investment for solar manufacturing and is in talks with Tata Power, Waaree, and Vikram Solar

Andhra CM Naidu seeks Centre's support for solar and defence projects

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met three Union ministers here and sought the Centre's support for the state's renewable energy initiatives, a defence manufacturing hub proposal and a major water transfer project. In his meeting with Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi, Naidu requested for the allocation of rooftop solar capacity under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and urged expediting approval of the proposals submitted by state electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in January. "Had a fruitful meeting... With the Centre's support, we will reduce energy costs, empower our people, and lead India's clean energy transition," Naidu, a key ally of the NDA, said in a post on X after meeting Joshi. The chief minister has set a target of installing 20 lakh rooftop solar units by 2025. Under the scheme, SC/ST households will receive free rooftop solar systems, while backward caste households will get Rs 10,000 per kWp ...

YS Sharmila on hunger strike to support Visakhapatnam Steel Plant workers

Congress leader Sharmila criticised the management of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, accusing them of ignoring workers' problems and acting in a harsh and controlling manner

Andhra Pradesh liquor scam accused Balaji Govindappa arrested in Mysore

The Andhra Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the charges of Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam that had allegedly taken place during the previous YSRCP regime in the state has arrested an accused in the case, Balaji Govindappa, in Mysore on Tuesday, said an official. Govindappa is one of the several accused in the case. "Govindappa has been arrested in Mysore today," the official confirmed to PTI. He is an executive director at Bharati Cement Pvt Ltd. According to a source, SIT officials searched Govindappa's residence in Hyderabad three days ago, followed by his arrest today. Recently, the Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case with regard to the alleged liquor scam. The ED case stems from a September 2024 FIR of the Economic Offences CID of the state police. In the recent remand report of Kasireddy Raja Sekhar Reddy, the prime accused in the alleged liquor scam, the SIT has named several people who allegedly played a key role between 2019 a

Staggering 100% surge in alcohol-related diseases during YSRCP rule: Report

Andhra Pradesh has registered a staggering 100 percent increase in the cases of alcohol-related liver diseases during the tenure of Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in 2019-2024 as compared to 2014-19, according to a report by an expert panel. The 3-member panel, which the Chandrababu Naidu government constituted to analyse the disease burden in Andhra, used the official health data from Arogyasri, a flagship scheme to provide quality healthcare services to the poor. Expressing concern over the panel's finding, Special Chief Secretary in the state's health department, Krishna Babu, said: "We find a startling increase in the number of liver and neurological patients in 2019-24 compared to 2014-19. We are quite concerned and we are analysing the data for further action." He also said the state government is in the process of setting up an advisory board, comprising national and international health experts, to further analyse the data to take preventive action. According to the panel repo

Andhra Pradesh govt reboots power sector with management overhaul

State has appointed 16 new directors in one go to revamp finances, operations of five state power utilities

PM to launch, lay foundation for projects worth Rs 58K cr in Andhra today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 58,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh on Friday, which includes resuming the construction of greenfield capital city Amaravati. According to the official schedule shared by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's office, PM Modi is expected to land at Gannavaram Airport (Vijayawada Airport) at 2:55 pm and travel by helicopter to Velagapudi secretariat helipad. "He will be received by Naidu and deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan. By 3:30 pm, the Prime Minister will arrive at the public meeting venue and participate in the foundation-laying and inaugural events," said a press release from the CM's office. The programme is scheduled to last an hour and 15 minutes, following which PM Modi will return to Gannavaram and depart for New Delhi. The southern state has made elaborate arrangements for Amaravati ReSTART (Amaravati construction relaunch) event, which is expected to be attended by thousands of

Rammohan Naidu says Baruva beach in Andhra Pradesh to be tourism hub

Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Saturday announced that Baruva Beach in Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district will be developed into a tourism hub, offering water sports like scuba diving, paramotor flying, and eco-tourism experiences. After launching the beach festival here, Naidu unveiled these plans. The Union Minister of Civil Aviation told reporters, "Plans are underway to transform Baruva into a mini Goa. Youth will be trained in diving, guiding, and event management to create local employment." He emphasised that the beach's natural resources -- including the Mahendra Tanaya river confluence, a lighthouse, a sunken ship, and a smooth coastline -- make it ideal for tourism. District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar outlined the importance of balancing tourism with conservation. The festival included coastal cleanups, e-waste drives, and nature awareness programmes. The collector further stated that an eco-exhibition, painting contests, and biodiversity documentaries are

ED attaches Jagan's shares, Dalmia land worth ₹800 cr in old bribery case

The Enforcement Directorate's action stems from a case initially registered by the CBI in 2011, alleging that DCBL invested ₹95 crore in Raghuram Cements Ltd, a company associated with Jagan Reddy

Andhra allots 21.16 acres to TCS in Vizag for 99 paise to boost IT hub

According to sources, the discussion between the state and the company started in October 2024, when IT minister Nara Lokesh visited Tata House and made a strong pitch

Andhra Pradesh to launch LEAP model for education revamp, says Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is revamping its education model this month with the launch of LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh) model, aimed at overhauling curriculum, pedagogy and infrastructure, according to Education Minister Nara Lokesh. Play-based curriculum, pedagogy training and an AI-driven remedial assessment programme, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), are among the major highlights of the model. "Andhra Pradesh is pioneering a new era of education through LEAP focusing on foundational learning, global best practices, and inclusive growth," Lokesh told PTI. The model will be introduced from the 2025-26 academic session. The Minister explained that the government's vision is to build a world-class education system in the state by 2029 by adopting an outcome-oriented approach to equip students with technical, leadership, and real-life skills through AI and other cutting-edge technologies. The need for the new model was felt after crucial reports, including the ASER sur

Centre, Andhra framing joint action plan to strengthen Vizag Steel Plant

The central and state governments are formulating a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the Vizag Steel Plant (VPS). A delegation from the Union Ministry of Steel held discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Undavalli, Guntur district, on Monday, said an official release. "The discussions primarily focused on the developments following the NDA government's approval of a financial package for the Vizag Steel Plant and the necessary measures to be taken," the release added. Union Minister of State for Steel B Srinivasa Varma, who participated in the meeting, expressed gratitude to the chief minister for the state government's initiative in providing security to the plant through the Special Protection Force (SPF). Further, Naidu discussed key aspects with the delegation, including the regular review of the steel plant's progress and the reopening of the third blast furnace in addition to the two currently in operation. He emphasised the emotional

CM Naidu launches P4 programme seeking eradication of poverty in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday launched the poverty eradication' programme - P4-Margadarsi Bangaru Kutumbam'. P4 or Public Private People Partnership aims to uplift underprivileged families with the support of affluent individuals from society. During the launch event here, two underprivileged families were invited on stage to share their aspirations. After listening to a family's aspiration to educate their children, the chief minister asked three successful entrepreneurs how they could help uplift the family. Among them were Greenko CEO and Managing Director Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty and Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) Managing Director P V Krishna Reddy. "If the children can be admitted to a nearby private school and provided with transportation, their aspiration could be fulfilled," Chalamalasetty suggested. He further emphasised that P4 provides a crucial platform to assist underprivileged families, highlighting that while many ..

Recruitment of over 16k teachers will begin in 1st week of April: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday announced that the process of recruiting 16,347 teachers through the District Selection Committee (DSC) examination will begin in the first week of April. Addressing the third Collectors' Conference at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister said the teacher recruitment process should commence in early April and conclude with their appointment before schools reopen for the next academic year in June. "In the first week of April, the mega DSC notification will be issued. The recruitment process should begin in April and be completed before schools reopen, along with the necessary training," Naidu said during the conference. Further, the CM indicated that teacher recruitment could incorporate Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation under the A, B, C, and D categories. According to Naidu, the state has forwarded the one-man commission report by Rajiv Ranjan Mishra on SC sub-categorisation to the Centre and another key ...

On Women's Day, Andhra CM vows to create 100,000 women entrepreneurs

Naidu further said that the aim of his government is to ensure that women, who make up 50 per cent of the society, are financially independent and gain self respect

Tata Power arm set to invest Rs 49K cr in RE projects in Andhra Pradesh

This partnership aligns with the state's vision to enhance its renewable energy portfolio and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and green energy future

Bird flu outbreak: Teams deployed, control room set up in Andhra's Eluru

A toll-free number and a command control center have been set up for reporting poultry deaths, and 20 Rapid Response Teams have been deployed to address the situation

Remote work can empower businesses and women: Andhra CM Naidu's WFH push

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu looks to expand WFH opportunities to encourage greater workforce participation, calling it integral to modern employment structures

HMPL to invest Rs 2,500 crore in 500 MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

Infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) has plans to set up a 500 megawatt solar project in Andhra Pradesh at an investment of Rs 2,500 crore. It has already submitted a proposal with the state government to set up the project in Prakasam district over an area of 2,000 acres, as per information shared by the company. The AP government in a communication said New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation (NREDCAP) will facilitate for successful execution of proposed solar park project. The state government has also asked the company to submit its detailed project report (DPR) for the project. HMPL is into renewable energy and building road projects on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. Last week, the company made a foray into the domestic renewable energy sector with the development of 1.2 GW of clean energy projects spread across 4,200 acres land in Maharashtra.

Andhra Pradesh investment board approves projects worth Rs 44,776 crore

Andhra Pradesh investment board has approved projects worth Rs 44,776 crore this month, largely in the clean energy space, which will generate 19,580 jobs, the state government said. Of the projects approved, Rs 42,932 crore worth of projects are in the energy sector, mostly solar energy. The energy projects cleared include Rs 14,328 crore investment by Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd and Rs 10,300 crore investment by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd. Other companies whose projects were cleared include Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (RS 2,000 crore), Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd (Rs 4,435 crore), Ampin Energy Transition Pvt Ltd (Rs 3,142 crore), SAEL Solar MHP1 Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,728 crore), SAEL Solar MHP2 Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,728 crore), Cuddapah Renewables Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,163 crore) and Ecoren Energy India Pvt Ltd (Rs 1,651 crore). According to the state government, Rs 1,844 crore worth of projects in other sectors were also approved. Since July 2024, the State Investment Promotio