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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Welfare calendar will soon be released, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said a target had been set to achieve zero poverty in the State by the end of 2029. Addressing the gathering after disbursing social pensions and interacting with the MGNREGS workers as part of the 'Pedala Sevalo' (in service of the poor) programme at Cheyyeru village of Katrenikona mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Mr. Naidu said eradication of poverty would eliminate economic inequalities. Population management 'South India is witnessing a population decline compared to the North. Andhra Pradesh has prepared a plan for population management for overall progress. We expect women to adopt a policy of preferring not less than two children, as the country will reap benefit from the working age group by 2027,' said Mr. Naidu. Stating that no State was offering a maximum of ₹15,000 as pension in any category, the Chief Minister said a welfare calendar would soon be released. It would have the schedule of implementation of the promises and welfare schemes. Referring to the growth of the Godavari delta, Mr. Naidu appealed to the coconut farmers to go for intercrop, with cocoa and fodder to generate additional income in the groves spread over 90,000 acres. 'Each family will be given a pair of cows or buffaloes for the uplift of the poor in the district. The government will examine the possibility of supplying fodder,' he said. Projects sanctioned Mr. Naidu sanctioned two bridges at Gogullanka and Pallamkurru in the mandal and a BC residential school-cum-college for girls at Cheyyeru, besides giving the nod for development of a 12-acre pond into a comprehensive water scheme for drinking purposes. The Chief Minister announced ₹2 lakh as ex gratia to the next of kin of the eight persons, including two minors, who drowned in the Godavari at Kamini Lanka of Mummudivaram mandal in the district.
News18
2 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Chandrababu Naidu Recalls How ‘Good Friend' Bill Gates Once Refused To Meet Him
Last Updated: Naidu and Gates are npw collaborating on a new initiative through the Gates Foundation, with plans to work across three sectors — health, agriculture, and education. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, often hailed as the architect of Hyderabad's IT revolution, recalled how Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who initially declined to meet him, eventually became a 'good friend." Naidu revealed that Gates had initially declined to meet him during a visit to New Delhi in the 1990s, when Naidu was serving as the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. At the time, Naidu had expressed interest in meeting the tech billionaire, but was informed that Gates was busy and 'didn't have any work with politicians." However, Naidu persisted. 'Then he (Gates) offered me to come and join the cocktail party. At that time, there was a stigma that if you go there, you are also at that party. So, I said no," Naidu told NDTV. Eventually, Gates agreed to a brief 10-minute meeting — but only after 'great difficulty," Naidu recalled. Determined to make the most of it, he prepared a detailed presentation over the course of a week. 'Everything I explained to him," he said, describing how he laid out India's strengths and future potential. Impressed by the presentation, Gates asked how he could contribute. To this, Naidu responded, 'Don't do anything for me. You believe in India, and also don't forget about Indians." Naidu also encouraged Gates to consider Hyderabad if Microsoft planned to set up a development centre outside Seattle — a suggestion that led to the establishment of Microsoft's first such facility outside the US in 1998. Although the meeting was scheduled for just 10 minutes, it was extended to 45 minutes. Naidu later travelled to Seattle to continue the discussion, which culminated in a joint press conference — and the beginning of a personal and professional bond. 'This is how things will happen dramatically sometimes. Now he has become a good friend. Recently, he came and we had a very good meeting," Naidu said. Now, the two are collaborating on a new initiative through the Gates Foundation, with plans to work across three sectors — health, agriculture, and education. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Naidu said the health project aims to bring services entirely online, enabling real-time monitoring with AI tools. 'That will be very interesting. It will be a game-changer in the health sector," he added. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
NDTV
3 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Exclusive: Chandrababu Naidu Says "Good Friend" Bill Gates Initially Refused To Meet Him
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, often credited for making Hyderabad an IT hub, has shared insights into how Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates became his 'good friend' after initially refusing to meet him for the first time. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Mr Naidu said that he and Bill Gates are currently working on a 'very interesting' and 'game-changer' project in the health sector. Mr Naidu shared that Bill Gates was in New Delhi during the 1990s when he was serving as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Mr Naidu wanted to meet him, but was informed by officials that Bill Gates was busy and "didn't have any work with politicians.". Mr Naidu remained adamant and informed the tech billionaire that he wanted to share a few ideas with him. 'Then he (Gates) offered me to come and join the cocktail party. At that time, there was a stigma that if you go there, you are also in that party. So, I said no,' Naidu said. After 'great difficulty,' Bill Gates agreed to meet Chandrababu Naidu for 10 minutes. The 75-year-old worked hard to prepare a presentation for a week. During their meeting, the Andhra CM highlighted the "strength of India'. "Everything I explained to him," Mr Naidu added. Mr Gates was "very much impressed" by the presentation. He asked the chief minister how he could help. To this, Mr Naidu replied, 'Don't do anything for me. You believe in India, and also don't forget about Indians." Mr Naidu told the Microsoft co-founder that if he was planning a development centre outside of Seattle, then he should consider Hyderabad. A proposal that became reality in 1998. Although Mr Gates granted only 10 minutes to Mr Naidu, the meeting lasted for 45 minutes. Mr Naidu also went to Seattle to hold a discussion with Mr Gates, which was followed by a joint press conference. MrNaidu shared that this is how he "cultivated" his friendship with the tech billionaire. The result was Microsoft's first development centre outside Seattle. "This is how things will happen dramatically sometimes. Now he has become a good friend. Recently, he came and we had a very good meeting," Mr Naidu told NDTV in the exclusive interview. On their new project, Mr Naidu shared that the Gates Foundation is looking forward to working on three core sectors -- health, agriculture and education. He stated that this is aimed at making health "totally" online, making real-time monitoring possible with AI, among others. "That will be very interesting. It will be a gamechanger in the health sector," he added.
New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Our united efforts ensured success of Mahanadu: CM Chandrababu Naidu
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu expressed happiness over the successful conduct of Mahanadu in Kadapa district. He congratulated the TDP rank and file, particularly of Kadapa district, for their efforts in making the three-day annual conclave a grand success. Holding a teleconference with TDP MLAs, MPs and other important leaders, and village-level activists on Friday, Naidu said the party rank and file of Kadapa district strove for the success of Mahanadu. Naidu said the success of Mahanadu in Kadapa had proved that any programme could be conducted smoothly with the joint efforts of party rank and file. All the State ministers worked like activists, and people in large numbers voluntarily attended the TDP annual conclave, Naidu said. He said the six TDP resolutions unveiled at Mahanadu should be widely taken to the people. Asserting that the coalition government is winning the trust of all the people, he said there is positivity among the people regarding the development and welfare schemes being implemented by the NDA over the past one year.
Hans India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
AP CM Chandrababu to Distribute Pensions in Konaseema District
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is set to visit Konaseema district to participate in a pension distribution programme at Cheyeru in the Mummidivaram mandal. The Chief Minister will personally visit the homes of beneficiaries to provide pensions directly. During his visit, CM Naidu will also engage in a face-to-face programme focusing on the adoption of gold families and employment guarantee workers. The government has a consistent schedule for distributing pensions on the first day of each month, and in light of the upcoming June 1 falling on a Sunday, pensions will be distributed a day earlier. As part of the P4 programme, the government has identified 64,549 gold families in the district to benefit from this initiative. This efficient approach ensures that beneficiaries receive their pensions without delay, even during holiday periods.
