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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
AP IT minister Lokesh launches ‘Naipunyam' portal to power green jobs, targets 20 lakh jobs
VIJAYAWADA: HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced the launch of Naipunyam, a new job and skill development portal, during the 'Empowering India's Green Future: Andhra Pradesh as a Talent Hub for Solar and Wind Energy', in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The portal, set to go live on September 1, aims to bridge the gap between skilled youth and employers, especially in sectors like green energy, electronics manufacturing, and compressed bio-gas (CBG) production. Lokesh affirmed that Andhra Pradesh is aligning its workforce with global market demands. 'The Naipunyam portal will connect our talent pool with the private sector, offering direct access to training and job opportunities,' he said. He emphasised that this initiative is part of the coalition government's goal to create 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. 'This is not just a number; it's a mission. We are building the infrastructure, forging partnerships, and shaping policies to create quality employment, both locally and globally,' he said. The portal will be implemented in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and C-DAC. It will provide customised training in solar and wind energy, electronics manufacturing, and green technologies. In addition to job listings, it will offer tailored upskilling programmes to prepare candidates for high-demand sectors. Outlining a cluster-based development strategy, Lokesh said industrial zones are being planned every 100 kilometres across the State. He noted that Anantapur will focus on automobiles, Kurnool on renewable energy, Kadapa and Chittoor on electronics, Nellore on specialised manufacturing, Prakasam as a CBG hub, Guntur and Krishna as Quantum Valley, and Uttarandhra on pharma, IT, and medical devices.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
AP aims for 160 GW green energy target
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has set an ambitious target to generate 160 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy through its new Green Energy Policy, announced Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar. Speaking at the Green Energy Conference in Vijayawada, he stated that all proposed projects are slated for completion by 2029. The conference, organised by the AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and the Swaniti Initiative, also featured IT Minister Nara Lokesh. Minister Ravi Kumar highlighted the government's strong commitment to clean energy, noting that investor confidence, which had been shaken during the previous administration, has been restored by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. He said the government has already signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and is now focused on translating these agreements into operational projects. The Rayalaseema region was specifically identified as a prime location for these ventures. To support this massive undertaking, the government is prioritising skill development. The APSSDC will provide targeted training to unemployed youth to create a skilled workforce for the sector. 'Our government has a clear goal of creating 20 lakh (2 million) job opportunities,' the minister affirmed. He also announced that Reliance Industries is a key partner in this initiative, with plans to establish 500 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across the State. A foundation stone for a major CBG plant was recently laid in Prakasam district by Minister Lokesh. These plants are expected to generate over 2.5 lakh jobs, provide better lease income for farmers, and reduce rural migration.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Naipunyam to help boost youth employment
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government isset to launch 'Naipunyam', a new skill development portal, on September 1. Announcing this at the Green Energy Conference here on Wednesday, Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh emphasised that the portal would be a key tool for connecting the state's youth with relevant job opportunities, particularly in emerging sectors like green energy. The portal will be operated in collaboration with the AP Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). Its primary goal is to provide industry-specific training and serve as a bridge between skilled talent and the private sector, both domestically and internationally. Lokesh outlined the government's plan to develop industrial clusters across the state to decentralise economic growth and attract investments. Each cluster will focus on a specific sector like Anantapur (automobile manufacturing); Kurnool (renewable energy); Kadapa and Chittoor (electronics manufacturing; Nellore (specialised manufacturing, including air conditioning); Prakasam (compressed bio-gas (CBG): Guntur and Krishna ('Quantum Valley' hubs); and north Andhra (pharma, IT, data centers, and medical device manufacturing). Lokesh highlighted the positive impact of such initiatives on rural communities, citing the example of a woman in Anantapur who became financially independent after securing a job at a Kia Motors ancillary unit. "We want to replicate that impact across the state, especially for women and rural youth," he said. He also mentioned that Suzlon had already established two skill training centers in the state.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Govt. committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into skill hub for solar and wind energy companies: Lokesh
Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh on Wednesday (August 6) said the green energy sector has vast job opportunities for youth but they need to have the right skills and that the government was committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into a skill hub for the solar and wind energy companies. He was addressing a green energy conference jointly organised by the AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and Swaniti Initiative, a New Delhi-based social enterprise helping governments in implementing policy reforms and public service delivery, with the theme 'Empowering India's green future: AP as the talent hub for solar and wind energy' here on Wednesday. Mr. Lokesh said that by facilitating the adoption of green energy, the State government was providing gainful employment to the youth and creating livelihood opportunities for other sections, and observed that the sector also offered jobs to women in their villages. Keeping in view the potential of green energy, the government was focusing on wind, solar, pumped storage and Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) projects on a large scale. The government's endeavour was to provide jobs to 20 lakh people in five years (2024-29) in various sectors and green energy was a major one of them. The Minister said the government was developing Kurnool as a renewable energy hub and Anantapur an automobile hub. An industrial cluster was planned to be established every 100 km and efforts were under way to bring the top 20 companies in each sector to A.P. Mr. Lokesh said the government would be launching the Naipunyam skill portal on September 1. It was aimed at equipping the youth with industry-relevant skills particularly in emerging sectors like the green and renewable energies. The portal would be operated by the APSSDC with the support of C-DAC. Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar said the government was implementing a robust Green Energy Policy with an ambitious target of generating 160 Gigawatts (GW) of Renewable Energy (RE). He asserted that the Rayalaseema was suitable for the establishment of RE projects, for which several MoUs have already been signed with investors. All the proposed RE projects in the pipeline were targeted to be completed and made operational by 2029,' he added, while pointing out that the setting up of CBG plants by Reliance Industries across the State was a major leap towards making A.P. a RE hub. New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP vice-chairman M. Kamalakar Babu, APSSDC chairman B. Sesha Rao, Swaniti Initiative CEO Ritwika Bhattacharya and others spoke.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Overseas job opportunities for UAE returnee drivers in A.P.
Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), in collaboration with Jalandhar Skill Development Corporation (JSDC) in Punjab, has launched a special overseas placement drive for trailer and truck drivers who have returned from the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). The initiative has been launched under the Skill International Programme and the focus is on the districts of Kadapa, East Godavari and Visakhapatnam. Managing Director and CEO of APSSDC G. Ganesh Kumar said the initiative is part of the A.P. government's broader efforts to support re-employment opportunities for skilled returnees, particularly those with U.A.E. driving experience. The placements are being offered in Dubai through reputable employers including Tristar Group (ADNOC Project), Veolia, Allied Transport and Dubai Port. He also emphasised that districts such as Kadapa, East Godavari and Visakhapatnam have a significant number of skilled drivers who have returned from the U.A.E. and called upon district officials and local stakeholders to intensify mobilisation efforts to ensure these candidates benefit from this overseas opportunity. Interested and eligible candidates can register on or send their CVs to: skillinternational@ They can contact APSSDC helpline numbers - 9988853335, 8712655686, 8790118349, 8790117279 for further information.
