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Centre releases over ₹4,200 crore to Andhra for Amaravati capital project

The Central Government has released over Rs 4,200 crore to Andhra Pradesh for Amaravati Capital Development project after it (centre) received the first disbursement of USD 205 million from the World Bank, a senior official has said. The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) together committed to fund USD 1600 Million (Rs 13,600 crore), USD 800 Million each, for Amaravati capital city phase-I development, while the Centre will be contributing remaining Rs 1,400 crore, out of the Rs 15,000 crore committed by the Central Government for phase-I of the development. According to the World Bank documents the project became effective on January 22 this year and the first disbursement of USD 205 million for program advance was done last month. "Out of this total Rs 15,000 crore, there is a sharing between the World Bank, ABD and the centre. The also may have given same amount. I do not know exactly how much the has given to the Government of India. The Centre has also released its ...

Shrimp farming: Trump's tariffs shockwaves rock Andhra Pradesh shores

Trump's tariffs, falling shrimp prices, and fears of additional US levies, spark a crisis in the state's politically vital aquaculture sector. SHINE JACOB elaborates

Reliance lays foundation for first of 500 CBG plants in Andhra Pradesh

The plant will be developed with innovative technology and will utilise Napier grass, to be cultivated on barren and waste lands, to produce bio-gas

Waqf bill an 'attack on religious freedom': Andhra Cong chief Sharmila

Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief Y S Sharmila Reddy on Wednesday condemned the Waqf Amendment Bill as an "attempt to undermine" the religious freedom granted to Muslims under the Constitution. She called the bill a "plot" to suppress minorities and a violation of constitutional values. The APCC president claimed that the bill was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda to allegedly hurt Muslim sentiments, terming it a "black day" for India and a means to incite religious hatred. In a post on X, Sharmila said, The bill's provisions allowing government officials to supervise Waqf properties and requiring documents for properties dating back 300 years are deeply concerning, adding that, the stipulation that individuals must follow Islamic practices for five years before receiving Waqf land is unacceptable." The bill not only disrespects the religious sentiments of Muslims but also allows the government to control Waqf assets and give them to Modi's allies, she remarked. Sharmila .

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 ...

Recruitment of over 16K teachers to begin in 1st week of April: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said here that the process for recruiting 16,347 teachers through District Selection Committee examination will begin in the first week of April. Addressing the third collectors conference at the secretariat, the Chief Minister said the teacher recruitment should start in the first week of April and finish with their appointment by the time schools reopen for the next academic year in June. "In the first week (of April), mega DSC notification will be issuedIt (recruitment procedure) should start in April and get completed by the time schools reopen, along with the training," said Naidu during the collectors' conference. Further, the CM hinted that the teacher recruitment could incorporate Scheduled Castes (SCs) sub categorisation under a, b, c and d categories. According to Naidu, the state has forwarded the one-man commission report of Rajiv Ranjan Mishra on SC sub categorisation to the Centre and another key ...

Georgia National University to set up varsity in Andhra at Rs 1,300 cr

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday said Georgia National University (GNU) has signed an agreement with the state government to establish a varsity in North Andhra region at an outlay of Rs 1,300 crore. The Education Minister highlighted that this partnership would elevate education standards to a global level, calling it a "big leap" for higher education in the state. GNU has signed an MoU (agreement) with the AP Govt (Andhra Pradesh government) in my presence to establish an International University in North Andhra with a Rs 1,300 Cr (crore) investment, said Lokesh in a post on X. Lokesh, who also handles the IT portfolio, observed that more than 500 jobs will be created, and Andhra Pradesh students would be equipped with world-class skills. Our commitment to making Andhra Pradesh a global education hub is stronger than ever, he added.

Noted Gandhian Krishna Bharati dies; PM Modi, Andhra CM Naidu pay tribute

Noted Gandhian and social worker Pasala Krishna Bharati passed away at her residence here on Sunday due to old age. She was 92. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed sorrow at her passing. Known for her work in promoting education among the less privileged, especially Dalits, and donations to academic institutions and 'goshalas (cow shelters)' and others, Krishna Bharati was born to Pasala Krishna Murthy and Anja Lakshmi, both well-known freedom fighters. Krishna Murthy was an associate of Mahatma Gandhi, especially during his visits to coastal Andhra Pradesh. Hailing from the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Krishna Bharati was born in a jail when her parents were incarcerated during the freedom movement. She chose to remain unmarried. Significantly, Modi took Krishna Bharati's blessings when he visited the district's Bhimavaram town in 2022. In a post on X, Chief Minister Naidu paid homage to Krishna Bharati,

Andhra Pradesh bags nearly Rs 4 trillion green investments in 8 months

According to a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) roadmap, of the targeted 500 gigawatts (Gw) generation capacity from non-fossil fuel resources by 2030, 86 Gw of RE potential is in South India

Oji India opens new factory in Andhra's Sri City, to generate 300 jobs

Oji India Packaging Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Oji Group, inaugurated its fifth facility in the country at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, a top official said on Saturday. The factory will produce corrugated boxes and packaging accessories and employ approximately 300 people in the region. This expansion reinforces the company's commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality corrugated packaging solutions in South India. The state-of-the-art automated plant, spread across 43,000 square meters, will cater to the increasing demand for corrugated boxes in the region. With an initial workforce of 130, the company plans to expand to 300. Oji Holdings Corporation President and Group CEO Hiroyuki Isono, Consul General of Japan Muneo Takahashi, and Sri City Founder and Managing Director Ravindra Sannareddy attended the inauguration, according to a company statement. Sannareddy congratulated the Oji India team for establishing the factory in Sri City, noting that Oji is

Breakfast meeting revives Ashok Leyland's stalled bus plant in Andhra

Ashok Leyland, the world's fifth-largest bus manufacturer, in 2018 announced plans to set up a new factory near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The foundation stone for the unit, which was expected to produce 4,800 buses annually, was laid in March 2018 but work stalled due to a change in the state government. Upon finding out about the stalled project, Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Minister and chairman of the cabinet committee on job creation, invited the Hinduja family to Hyderabad for a breakfast meeting on December 22, 2024. Rest is history. Roadblocks were cleared and the bus manufacturing facility was inaugurated on March 19. Sources with knowledge of the matter said Hinduja Group firm Ashok Leyland had proposed the bus manufacturing facility in 2018. The then chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu had laid the foundation stone for the facility on March 31, 2018. But a year later, Naidu lost power and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy came to power. Thereafter

'Jagan Reddy thought he was Andhra's Saddam': Nara Lokesh slams former govt

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh claimed that despite belonging to a political family himself, he had never seen such extravagant accommodations

Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies

The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved investments worth over Rs 1.21 lakh crore from 10 companies on Thursday. The approved investments have the potential to create 80,104 jobs, including Rs 25,000 crore from Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt Ltd (Sri City), Rs 58,469 crore from Indosol Solar Pvt Ltd, and Rs 22,000 crore from AP NGEL Harith Amrit Ltd, among others. "At the fourth SIPB meeting held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister reviewed new investment proposals in the industries, power, and tourism sectors. The SIPB approved Rs 1,21,659 crore in investments from 10 companies, which will create 80,104 jobs," a press release stated. Naidu directed officials to closely monitor these investments until they materialise and urged ministers and officials to work proactively to ensure industries commence operations without delays. Additionally, the CM instructed officials to establish MSME parks in all 175

Microsoft to train 2 lakh youth in Andhra Pradesh on AI, tech skills

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday announced that the state government has entered into an agreement with global tech giant Microsoft to train two lakh youth in Artificial Intelligence and advanced skills. The Minister stated that the partnership with Microsoft will enhance the employability of the state's youth and prepare them for global opportunities. "Through this partnership two lakh youngsters will receive world-class training, boosting their employability and equipping them for global opportunities," Lokesh wrote in a post on 'X'. According to Nara Lokesh, the Andhra Pradesh government is placing a strong emphasis on skill development, with a commitment to make the state a hub for future-ready talent, driving innovation and growth.

Coromandel Int'l buys 53% stake in agro-chemical firm NACL for Rs 820 cr

Coromandel International Ltd has acquired a majority 53 per cent stake in agro chemical firm NACL Industries Ltd for Rs 820 crore and will launch an open offer to buy an additional up to 26 per cent of equity. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Coromandel International said the board has "approved the acquisition of 10,68,96,146 equity shares of the NACL Industries, representing 53.13 per cent of the paid up equity share capital..." A share purchase agreement has been signed amongst Coromandel International, NACL Industries Ltd, the seller (i.e, KLR Products Ltd); K Lakshmi Raju (being a promoter) and Bright Town Investment Advisor Pvt Ltd (being a member of the promoter/promoter group of the target). Coromandel International, one of the leading agri-solutions providers, has signed definitive agreements to acquire majority stake in NACL Industries. "Coromandel is set to acquire 53 per cent shareholding in NACL industries, for consideration of Rs 820 crore at Rs 76.7 per share fr

Will lay foundation for ₹1 trn investments in Amaravati soon: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the foundation for investments worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati will be laid within the next 45 days. Naidu stated that he would invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relaunch infrastructure and development programmes in Amaravati. "Very soon, I will invite the prime minister to relaunch infrastructure and development programmes. In about one to one and a half months, we plan to lay the foundation for Rs 1 lakh crore worth of investments, which will be completed within three years," Naidu said while addressing a seminar on population at a local university. According to the CM, road construction projects worth Rs 40,000 crore and pending building works are already underway. In the future, he aims for Amaravati to run entirely on green energy. Promising "world-class development" in the upcoming capital, Naidu said he would invite top institutions, central government departments, and ..

Working towards creating 'Quantum Valley' in state, says Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said that the government is setting up a task force and working towards creating a 'Quantum Valley' in the state to secure a first-mover advantage in this transformative field. The chief minister noted that quantum technology is set to usher in revolutionary advancements in various fields and added that he wants Andhra Pradesh to lead advancements in it. "Taking a step in that direction, we are setting up a task force and working on a plan to create a 'Quantum Valley', a world-class quantum computing hub in Andhra Pradesh that is in line with the National Quantum Mission," said Naidu in a post on 'X'. Aimed at accomplishing this vision, the southern state is collaborating with IIT Madras, TCS and IBM to emerge as a national hub for quantum computing research and attracting top-tier talent and global investments. On Monday, a key meeting was held towards this end, which was joined by L&T chairman & MD SN Subrahmanyan, .

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