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Hans India
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Development of railway infra in west segment brought to fore
Visakhapatnam: Highlighting concerns related to railway infrastructure, Government Whip and Visakhapatnam west MLA PGVR Naidu (Ganababu) brought several issues of the constituency to the fore, meeting Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Waltair Division Lalit Bohra in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. As part of the meet, the MLA underlined the need to improve railway infrastructure and address public grievances. Development of Simhachalam railway station, request for additional entrances and booking counters on both sides of the station to improve accessibility, expansion of parking facilities at the station, road widening work from Baji junction to Simhachalam north railway station, among others, formed part of the representations made to the DRM. While some of the road widening and extension works form part of the VMRDA Visakhapatnam Master Plan for new formation, the others included long pending issues. As residents of Dayanandnagar, Chakaligedda, and Mutyamamba Colony face risks of crossing railway tracks for essential purposes like schools and hospitals, the need for an underpass access at Chakaligedda was highlighted. Also, to ensure safe pedestrian access, the MLA requested a new subway or construction of foot over bridge, sanctioning of a new underpass, building of road along the naval quarters to improve connectivity. 'In VMRDA Visakhapatnam Master Plan, we propose that the road from Baji junction to the Airport via Kakani Nagar and Viman Nagar, following the NH-16 corridor, be developed as a 15 to 20 mt-wide road,' Ganababu stressed, requesting the DRM for a site inspection and review the feasibility of the proposals made.
Hans India
04-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Stalls at Marripalem Rythu Bazaar to be improved
Visakhapatnam: Government Whip to Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam West constituency MLA PGVR Naidu (Ganababu) assured that the expansion works of the vegetable counters at Marripalem Rythu Bazaar would be considered based on the space availability. Paying a visit to Marripalem Rythu Bazaar here on Sunday, the MLA interacted with the farmers and Estate Officer D Narayana Rao and told them that the expansion plans would be initiated, taking the space and other aspects into consideration. Accompanied by the vice chairman, Agriculture and Marketing Committee Venkumahanti Chandra Sekhar, among others, the Government Whip urged the concerned officials to work towards improving flower and fruit counters. Keeping the auspicious Sravana Sukravaram, Vara Mahalakshmi and other festivals in view, Ganababu directed the officials concerned to replace makeshift flowers and fruits counters with improved stalls. He noted that the locals are forced to go to Pendurthi or Gopalapatnam for their market requirements and instructed the officials that it should be stopped by developing the stalls at Marripalem Rythu Bazaar.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
MLA P.G.V.R. Naidu visits Rythu Bazaar
Visakhapatnam West MLA PGVR Naidu (Ganababu), accompanied by vice-chairman of Agricultural Marketing Committee Venkumahanti Chandrasekhar, visited the Marripalem Rythu Bazaar here on Sunday (August 3). The MLA said the expansion of vegetable counters would be considered, subject to the availability of space and feasibility. The vice-chairman directed the officials to explore the possibility of opening more flower and fruit counters in view of the high demand from the public during the auspicious Sravana Masam.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Cognizant to build IT campus in Vizag, generate 8,000 jobs
Visakhapatnam: In a significant development for Andhra Pradesh's IT ecosystem, Cognizant Technology Solutions is all set to establish a world-class IT/ITES campus in Visakhapatnam with an investment of Rs.1,582.98 crore. Providing the much-needed relief to unemployed youth, the project is expected to generate 8,000 jobs over the next few years. In connection with it, Cognizant sought 21.31 acres of land at Kapuluppada and the state government would allot the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority land for a nominal rate of just 99 paisa. In a move which is considered another major endeavour for Visakhapatnam as an emerging hub for IT investments, setting up IT/ITES campus is in alignment with IT minister Nara Lokesh's vision to draw investments and develop IT across Andhra Pradesh. The company has set a target of March 2029 for the commencement of its commercial operations. With the entire project being 100 per cent self-funded, Cognizant's expansion into Visakhapatnam reinforces its long-term commitment to Andhra Pradesh that further cements the state's reputation as a future IT hub. Welcoming the move, government whip P G V R Naidu (Ganababu) expressed gratitude to IT minister Nara Lokesh for bringing multinational companies to Visakhapatnam. 'The IT minister kept up his promise made to IT employees. It is a commendable initiative to create employment for 8,000 people with an investment of Rs.1,582 crore. With this, the long-cherished dream of Vizagites is going to become a reality soon,' he posted on the 'X' (formerly Twitter).
Hans India
22-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Promoting holistic wellness through a month-long drive
Visakhapatnam: In a stress-laden life, embracing yoga as an integral part of life offers umpteen benefits. Emphasising it, district officials and public representatives flagged off a month-long 'Yogandhra-2025' campaign in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Apart from highlighting the significance of leading a stress-free life by integrating yoga into one's daily routine, the officials underlined how Visakhapatnam is set to be placed on a global map with the event. 'The image of Visakhapatnam will go several notches up with the event as lakhs are expected to be part of it,' emphasised MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao and MLA PGVR Naidu (Ganababu). Along with them, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao, Collector MN Harendhira Prasad, Joint Collector Mayur Ashok and City Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi demonstrated asanas marking the inaugural of the awareness drive. As a run-up to the International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations scheduled on June 21 in Visakhapatnam, the month-long awareness drive to integrate a host of activities. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Visakhapatnam to take part in the event as chief guest on June 21, the district officials are pulling out all stops to make elaborate arrangements for the IYD celebration. Exhorting people to come together, the District Collector called for collective support to make the record-breaking event a grand success. As part of the drive, yoga experts train people in special asanas, aqua yoga, etc., The picturesque coastline stretching along RK Beach, Bheemunipatnam, Bhogapuram and Srikakulam would become a stage for the celebrations. About 2 crore people are expected to be part of the IYD celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. Of them, 5 lakh people are going to join from North Andhra districts. In addition to dedicated training sessions, demos and contests will be held during the month-long drive which is expected not just to witness a huge participation but also encourage people to incorporate yoga asanas in their daily routine for holistic wellness.
