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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Namaste Or Namaskaram... AP, Telangana turn welcoming
New Delhi: Amid ongoing Hindi imposition row in Maharashtra and southern states, the Telugu-speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have waded into the debate and sent out a message of inclusivity. Andhra Pradesh, under N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, has struck an inclusive chord by assuring investors that it is offering a safe and investment-friendly environment. IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh has given a call to the industry to "come, and build in Andhra Pradesh" irrespective of any language you speak. This comes close on the heels of Telangana government's 'Telangana Rising 2047' campaign poster which has a map of Hyderabad with 'welcome' written in at least 34 languages, including in Urdu, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, French, Hebrew, Spanish and Japanese. The poster reads, 'Hyderabad Welcomes Everyone'.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
CAs must possess advanced technical knowledge: Lokesh
Guntur: Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology, Nara Lokesh, emphasized that Chartered Accountants (CAs) must possess advanced technical knowledge, global awareness, AI-based communication skills, and ethical integrity. He acknowledged that while the course may be challenging, it prepares youth to reach their highest potential, comparing the difficulty of obtaining a CA degree to the process of making a diamond. He addressed the mega CA student conference 'Sphoorthi,' organised by the ICAI Guntur Chapter at Bandlamudi Gardens in Guntur on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, he mentioned that as part of the Viksit Bharat vision, Prime Minister Modi has set a goal for India to achieve a $30 trillion economy by 2047, with Andhra Pradesh contributing $2.4 trillion to this target. Although he is not a Chartered Accountant himself, Lokesh, a Stanford MBA graduate, expressed his understanding of the importance of this profession. He stated, 'Whenever there's a lack of clarity in business, we turn to our CAs. In governance, no government document requiring budgetary approval can proceed without an auditor's stamp. We trust Chartered Accountants to uphold faith in the system. Every rupee earned and every job created has a CA behind it. Our government values the input of CAs and includes them in policymaking. You don't just certify balance sheets.'
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Door-to-door campaign: TDP reaches out to over 50 lakh families in 18 days
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has created a record of sorts by reaching out to 50 lakh families in just 18 days as part of its door-to-door campaign on the coalition government's achievements in the last one year, during which the party cadres are also gathering public feedback on the performance of the ruling parties. Swarna Andhra Pradesh-2047 Vision and Super-6 schemes are being highlighted by the TDP leaders and grassroots cadre. They are also finding out what more the people are expecting from the government. The campaign titled 'Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu' (the first step in good governance) was launched by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Kuppam on July 2, and IT Minister Nara Lokesh in Mangalagiri. The TDP cadres are explaining to people about the government's welfare and development initiatives, so that those eligible for various schemes can avail of the benefits, a release issued by the TDP said. The campaign aims to inform citizens about major welfare schemes such as pensions, recruitment of teachers, Thalliki Vandhanam, Anna Canteens, and Deepam-2, create awareness about investments being mobilised and jobs being provided through various projects in the State. The TDP leaders are distributing pamphlets customised for the three regions of Uttarandhra, the other coastal districts and Rayalaseema. These leaflets contain details of the region-specific development programmes, making it easy for the people to understand the progress being achieved. Mr. Lokesh is monitoring the campaign by keeping in touch with the people's representatives, leaders and workers. The campaign is structured in such a way that the Ministers can cover up to 85 constituencies. The houses covered by each worker are being tracked and updated daily on a central dashboard.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Lokesh tells CAs to be acquainted and updated with their subject
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh on Saturday called upon the chartered accountants (CA) to be fully acquainted and updated with their subject and gear up to handle advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). He also appreciated the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for being the first in the world to implement forensic accounting standards. Addressing a mega student meet of the ICAI titled 'Spoorthi'in Guntur, Mr. Lokesh said that despite completing 76 years, the institute remained an accounting powerhouse and has been a major strength of the Indian financial system. He observed that the importance of CA could be understood from the fact that every budget-approved file required an auditor's seal, and added they were drivers of the country's economic growth. The State government has always valued the inputs given by the ICAI on various matters of financial administration and would keep consulting it for policymaking, he added. Mr. Lokesh insisted that the CA play a significant role in achieving the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat, which aims to make India a $30 trillion economy by 2047. He stated that in today's world, not only IQ but technology quotient (TQ) was also essential to stay ahead. 'Let us all work together to steer India and Andhra Pradesh towards progress. The future belongs to you, and the government will stand by you,' Mr. Lokesh said. Guntur West MLA Galla Madhavi, ICAI vice-president D. Prasanna Kumar, ICAI south India regional council vice-chairman Muppalla Subba Rao, Guntur branch chairman N. Rajashekhar, South India CA Students' Association Guntur branch chairman Chinta Raghunandan, vice-chairperson B. Jhansi Lakshmi, secretary V.V. Naresh and others took part.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Want to see ‘Admissions Closed' board outside government schools, says HRD Minister Lokesh
Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said he looked forward to seeing 'Admissions Closed' boards outside government schools — a sign, he noted, that parents trust the quality of education in State-run institutions. He made the remark while felicitating Yelamanchili Durga Bhavani, headmistress of Zilla Parishad High School, Penamaluru (Krishna district), for her outstanding dedication and achievements. Mr. Lokesh said improving educational quality and boosting enrolment were top priorities for the government. Highlighting Ms. Durga Bhavani's accomplishments, the Minister said 54 students from her school scored above 500 marks in the 2025 SSC exams, while seven secured seats in IIITs. For three consecutive years, her students have consistently earned National Means-cum-Merit (NMM) scholarships. Her school has also achieved several milestones under her leadership — it was the first government school in the State to host a 'Graduation Day,' be selected under the PM SHRI Yojana, and introduce wall art, dance and music classes, and computer training through community engagement. It has also become a hub for student innovation under the Atal Tinkering Lab initiative. Calling her a role model for educators, Mr. Lokesh said his interactions with grassroots-level teachers have helped him better understand on-ground challenges and opportunities.
