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'One Nation One Election' offers more time for development: Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said here that all elections in the country happening at the same time through 'One Nation One Election' concept will provide more time for development. In the event of elections occurring every three months in the country, the rulers "will have to work only for polls", he stated. CM said this in view of Union Cabinet's approval of bills drafted to implement 'One Nation One Election' plan. "There will be more time for development if all the elections in the country happen at once under One Nation One Election concept," a press release quoted Naidu as saying. He made these remarks when he visited Sri Busameta Venkateswara Swamy temple located at Dokiparru village in Krishna district's Gudlavalleru mandal. He also noted that by 2047 India will be a top country in the world and Andhra Pradesh a top state in the country. Further, the CM appealed to industrialist PV Krishna Reddy, who welcomed him to the temple fair, to upli

Naidu unveils Swarna Andhra-2047 vision to make state a $2.4 trn economy

Zero poverty, employment, skilling and human resource development, water security, farmer-agri tech, and world-class logistics are some of the 10 principles that the roadmap envisages

Tamil or Telugu? Stalin, Naidu fight for chess champ Gukesh's roots

Gukesh's World Chess Championship win has ignited a battle between Tamil Nadu's MK Stalin and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu, both claiming him as their own

Swarna Andhra-2047: CM unveils vision for 'wealthy, healthy, happy' state

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday unveiled the "Swarna Andhra-2047" vision document, aimed at achieving a 'wealthy, healthy and happy' Andhra Pradesh. The chief minister announced it during a public meeting at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium here, which encompasses 10 principles (padi sutralu) and one vision to accomplish a golden future for the southern state. Zero poverty, employment, skilling and human resources development, water security, farmer-agri tech and best global logistics were some of the 10 principles. Others include cost optimisation of energy and fuel, product perfection, swachh (clean) Andhra and incorporating deep tech in all walks of life. During the recent second district collectors conference at the Secretariat in Amaravati, Naidu stressed that the TDP-led NDA government's governance will be based on the Swarna Andhra-2047 vision at state, district, mandal and panchayat levels. Naidu introduced the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision document during the .

ADB approves $789 mn loan to develop Amaravati as smart, green city

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a USD 788.8 million (over ?6,600 crore) results-based loan to Andhra Pradesh for the development of Amaravati as a green and smart capital city that offers world-class infrastructure. According to an official statement from ADB, the loan will be provided in Japanese yen, amounting to 121.97 billion yen. The Amaravati Inclusive and Sustainable Capital City Development Programme is designed to transform Amaravati into a growth hub for the region, enhancing economic prospects, providing job opportunities, and improving living conditions of the residents. ADB and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) will bring global expertise and technical support to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, establishing a strong foundation for a dynamic, sustainable, and vibrant capital city, said Mio Oka, ADB Country Director for India. We believe that Amaravati will become a replicable model for not only developing greenfield cities but also for ...

Google eyeing big AI opportunity in Vizag: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said global tech giant Google and Andhra Pradesh are eyeing a big Artificial Intelligence opportunity in Visakhapatnam. Addressing a district collectors conference at the secretariat, the CM said Google and the southern state have signed an agreement, which would catapult the port city's development. Recently when IT Minister (Nara Lokesh) went to America, he went to Google campus and requested them. And the result of that is today Google has (agreed to come to Vizag). We signed an MoU (agreement) before coming here. We are looking at a big opportunity in AI, said Naidu. After proposing Vizag as a prospective location, the CM said Google executives visited Andhra Pradesh's largest city for a firsthand survey and were totally impressed. If big firms like Google come to Visakhapatnam under strategic investment, that is a game changer, he said, adding that data centres, AI, machine learning (ML) and deep tech, along with internet sea ...

Google identified Andhra Pradesh as key partner: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said global tech giant Google has identified Andhra Pradesh as a key partner as part of its ambitious plans and operations in India. After meeting a Google delegation at the secretariat here, the Chief Minister said he discussed various potential areas for collaboration. He exuded confidence that collaborations with global technology leaders such as Google will empower the southern state. I met a Google delegation led by VP (vice president), Bikash Koley in Amaravati today. The delegation offered me an overview of their operations and shared their ambitious plans in India. I am proud that Andhra Pradesh has been identified as a key partner, said Naidu in a post on X. According to the CM, Andhra Pradesh's progressive industrial policies have created a business-friendly ecosystem, attracting investors and paving the way for employment opportunities. Recalling that the state recently signed an agreement with the US-headquartered company

Andhra CM Naidu desires to provide efficient, fast services to people

Information of all departments should be integrated through Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) to monitor it all together, Naidu said during a review with officials of the Chief Minister's Office

Andhra govt suspends IPS officer who once oversaw CM Naidu's arrest

Investigation by Vigilance and Enforcement wing reveals misuse of government funds amounting to Rs 1 crore during Sanjay's tenure as Director General of Disaster Response and Fire Services

Andhra Pradesh govt may rethink Adani's solar deal amid bribery allegations

According to reports, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu is personally reviewing the situation and is expected to discuss the matter with his cabinet on Tuesday

To pull or not to pull the plug: Adani bribery row puts TDP in a bind

TDP-led Andhra Pradesh government has a difficult choice to make vis a vis the power deal at the heart of a raging controversy over US bribery allegations against Gautam Adani

Will develop state by creating wealth, benefiting poor: Andhra CM Naidu

Addressing the local public, the CM promised to transform Rayalaseema into a horticulture hub, adding that special funds would be allocated for Rayadurgam municipality after formulating an action plan

SC defers bail plea against Chandrababu Naidu in skill development case

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned till January, 2025, the hearing on an appeal filed by the Andhra Pradesh government against the order of bail to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the skill development corporation scam case. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi an S C Sharma deferred the matter after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state government, sought the adjournment. "There is no point in adjourning the matter from time to time. By way of a last opportunity list in the second week of January," the bench said. Seeking a direction to set aside the bail, the state government called Naidu an "influential person" alleging he ensured that two of his key associates (including a government servant) flee the country. "The accused is therefore clearly obstructing the conduct of the investigation and, therefore, ought not to be granted bail," its plea stated. On November 20, 2023 the Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to Naidu while noting the discretion to

Andhra govt to ease permission issuance for construction of buildings

Chief Minister issued directions that the Amruth-2 scheme should be completed within two years

CM Naidu introduces 2047 vision for 'wealthy, healthy, happy' state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday introduced SwarnaAndhra@2047 Vision document in the Assembly here, which envisages to achieve a 'wealthy, healthy and happy' Andhra Pradesh in the next 23 years. The Chief Minister noted that 2047 is significant as it will mark the centenary of Indian independence from colonial rule, and everyone will need to proudly say what we have achieved in 100 years. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Viksit Bharat 2047 and we are launching SwarnaAndhra@2047'. It (state) should be wealthy, healthy and a happy Andhra. It should have these three elements," said Naidu, addressing the House. According to the CM, the vision document was drafted following widespread consultations and grassroots-level engagement such as conducting workshops at mandal and municipality level and covering over 1.18 crore households, among others. "By 2047, Andhra Pradesh envisions a state of happy, thriving, and responsible Telugus, fostering a progressive

Andhra CM to study US chargesheet on Adani bribery case, take action

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the state government is in possession of the "chargesheet reports" filed in the US related to the alleged bribery scam involving the previous YSRCP government and the Adani Group, and promised to act on the irregularities. Business tycoon and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has been charged by the US Department of Justice over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts, an allegation refuted by the Indian conglomerate. The previous YSRCP regime is embroiled in the alleged scam with claims that government officials received bribes from the Adani Group. Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said his government will study those charges and act on them. "I have all the chargesheet reports filed there (US). It is in the public domain. Will study it (the allegations and indictment). Will act on it and inform ...

Fertility rate in South decreasing, need population management: Naidu

Fertility rates in southern states have gone below the replacement rate, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday and stressed on the need for "population management". Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit here, the chief minister said there is a need to talk about population management and it's going to be an asset for India in the years to come. Naidu said he has been stressing that the silence on the subject should be broken and people should talk about population management. "People are asking what population management is. You are seeing all European countries, even Japan, even China. All countries are having an aging problem. Only India is having an advantage up to 2047," Naidu said. "Now South India's aging problem has started. Our fertility rate is 1.6. Generally, to maintain population, 2.1 fertility rate has to be maintained," he said, adding the population growth rate is at the borderline at present in the southern states and soon the population

Telugu woman will serve as US Second Lady for first time: Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday hailed US Vice President elect-JD Vance's victory in the presidential election as a historic moment as it will catapult a woman of Telugu heritage, Usha Chilukuri Vance, as the Second Lady of the United States. Usha is the wife of JD Vance and her family's ancestral village Vadluru is located near famous Godavari town Tanuku in the lush green West Godavari district, about 35 km from district headquarters Bhimavaram. With the Trump-Vance victory on Wednesday, Usha, 38, is set to become America's Second Lady --- the first Indian-American in that role. I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to JD Vance, on becoming the US Vice President-elect. His victory marks a historic moment, as Usha Vance, who has roots in Andhra Pradesh, will become the first woman of Telugu heritage to serve as the second lady of the US, said Naidu in a post on X. Calling this a moment of pride for the Telugu community around the .

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Andhra drone policy should be best in country: CM Chandrababu to officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday asked officials to ensure that the drone policy the state is drafting is the best in the country. The chief minister reviewed the policy for 2024-29 which entails the goals of the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation over the next five years. "The drone policy being drafted by our state should be the best in the country. Ensure that Andhra Pradesh emerges as the best centre for the drone industry in the country," Naidu said in a statement. Offering attractive incentives, Naidu said drone manufacturers should be roped into the southern state to make investments. He called on the officials to develop Orvakal in Kurnool district as a drone manufacturing hub. The CM observed that drones should be used by government departments as much as possible, and called for the development of Amaravati as the drone capital of the country. Besides the drone policy, Naidu also gave directions for the Andhra Pradesh Data Centre Policy 4.0 ...