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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
P4 will eradicate poverty in Andhra by 2029: CM Naidu
Amaravati, Aug 5 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the state's P4 initiative—Public-Private-People Partnership—aims to eradicate poverty and achieve a 'zero-poverty" goal by 2029. Naidu had launched the 'P4 Margadarsi–Bangaru Kutumbam' programme on March 30 in Amaravati. The initiative encourages affluent individuals to voluntarily support economically weaker families. Under the scheme, donors are termed 'margadarsis' (mentors), and the beneficiaries are referred to as 'bangaru kutumbams' (golden families). The programme envisions the top 10 per cent of society mentoring and supporting the bottom 20 per cent to help lift them out of poverty. 'The P4 initiative will achieve the zero-poverty target by 2029. We've taken the first step and are setting a benchmark for the entire country," Naidu said in a release. Reviewing the poverty alleviation programme with MLAs and officials at the Secretariat, the chief minister announced that P4 will be implemented statewide from August 19. 'Our mission is to raise the standard of living for every family in Andhra Pradesh. Even small acts of support from Margadarsis can bring significant change in the lives of the poor," he said. Naidu cited the example of Pallakunta Hemalatha, a sanitation worker from Avanigadda constituency, who volunteered to support an elderly woman, describing her as a 'guiding light" of the programme. He emphasised that 'bangaru kutumbams' require emotional bonding and consistent support. Stressing that selection of 'margadarsis' should be purely voluntary, the chief minister warned against coercion. 'Only those with compassion and humanity should participate in this effort. Unfortunately, some people are trying to obstruct such good initiatives by spreading negativity," he said. He directed officials to reach out to NRIs and industrialists abroad to inspire them to give back to society. So far, 9.3 lakh beneficiary families and over one lakh donors have been identified under the P4 programme, Naidu said. He added that the needs of 10 lakh 'bangaru kutumbams' have been mapped and prioritised. Based on responses from an 11-question survey and AI-driven analysis, 31 per cent of families were found to need employment, 22 per cent sought medical assistance, and 9 per cent required support to expand small businesses. Naidu also noted that many 'margadarsis' are coming forward to adopt entire villages and mandals. A 'fund a need' option has been added to the P4 platform to support specific requirements, he said. PTI STH SSK view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Teacher unions oppose ‘forced registration' in P4 scheme, demand voluntary participation
Teacher unions in Andhra Pradesh have strongly objected to what they describe as coercive tactics being used to register them as mentors under the government's 'P4' (Public-Private-People Partnership) initiative. They have demanded that participation in the poverty-eradication drive be made entirely voluntary. Member of the A.P. Legislative Council from the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF), B. Gopi Murthy, on Sunday called for the immediate suspension of the 'forced' registration of teachers as P4 guides and mentors. 'Individuals may be encouraged to volunteer, but issuing circulars through Collectors and District Educational Officers (DEOs) making it mandatory is unacceptable,' he said. If such practices are not halted, his party, he warned, would join hands with teacher unions to launch a protest. The Andhra Pradesh Teachers Federation (APTF-1938) also reiterated that the registration process must remain voluntary. Its State president, G. Hrudayaraju, pointed out that many teachers were already assisting the underprivileged without being compelled. He added that in some districts, officials were insisting on the mandatory adoption of 'Bangaru families,' which undermines the spirit of voluntary service. Similarly, the Andhra Pradesh United Teachers Federation condemned what it termed as 'forced' registration of government school headmasters and teachers as mentors. Federation leaders N. Venkateswarlu and K. S. S. Prasad claimed that teachers were being pressured by DEOs through online links, with instructions to complete their registration within two days. As per these directives, each headmaster is expected to adopt five families, while every teacher must adopt two. The union leaders criticised the government's approach, stating that the lukewarm public response to the Chief Minister's appeal for P4 participation had led to undue pressure being placed on government employees. They also voiced their dissatisfaction with the government for not releasing any Dearness Allowance (DA) during the past year, delaying the appointment of a Commissioner for the 12th Pay Revision Commission, and failing to clear pending arrears amounting to ₹20,000 crore. They suggested that elected representatives and senior bureaucrats should first step forward to adopt families under the P4 scheme before expecting grassroots employees to participate.
The Hindu
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
6,000 philanthropists supporting P4 scheme in Vizianagaram: Municipal Commissioner
VIZIANAGARAM Vizianagaram Municipal Commissioner P. Nallanayya has said that nearly 6,000 philanthropists have come forward to support the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) programme, a State government initiative aimed at eradicating poverty. He said the ongoing survey under the P4 programme was progressing smoothly across all 50 municipal divisions to identify 'golden families' in need of support and mentorship. Mr. Nallanayya emphasised that the process of linking donors with beneficiary families would be carried out transparently, in accordance with the State government's P4 guidelines. He called upon members of organisations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Lions Club, and others to actively participate in the initiative, which he described as a novel and inclusive model for poverty alleviation.
New Indian Express
25-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CM Naidu to visit Singapore from July 26 to woo investors, woo Telugu diaspora for P4 push
VIJAYAWADA: Aimed at attracting investments to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will embark on a six-day visit to Singapore from July 26 to 31. During the visit, he will engage with representatives of leading global companies, business leaders, prominent industrialists, and other notable personalities. According to a release issued on Thursday, this marks CM Chandrababu Naidu's second foreign tour since the formation of the coalition government, following his earlier visit to Davos. Telugu diaspora to be invited to take part in P4 The Singapore visit is expected to serve as a key platform to promote Brand AP and showcase the state's new industrial policies and ease-of-doing-business initiatives. Throughout the six-day tour, Naidu will hold meetings with CEOs and senior executives of various companies. On the first day, he will attend a Telugu diaspora meeting, which will include members of the Telugu community from Singapore and neighbouring countries. He will invite them to invest in Andhra Pradesh and encourage their participation in the state's P4 (Public-Private-People Partnership) initiative aimed at poverty eradication. The Chief Minister will focus on attracting investments in sectors such as port-based industries, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and data centres.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Naidu heads for Singapore tomorrow to regain trust, investments
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will embark on a six-day visit to Singapore from July 26, aimed at attracting investments to Andhra Pradesh. During the 2014-19 tenure of Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, the Singapore government and companies had extensively participated in developing the Amaravati capital city master plan and helped in negotiating with the investors, but that kind of initiative is absent now. Dwelling on the matter at the Cabinet meeting here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said the previous YSRCP government had created troubles to the Singapore government and the firms, and lost their trust. His priority now is to restore the confidence of the Singapore firms and attract massive investments into the State. During the visit — his second foreign tour since forming the government (the first being Davos) — the Chief Minister will engage with the representatives of leading global companies, business owners, prominent industrialists, and notable personalities. The Singapore visit will serve as a key platform to promote Brand A.P. and showcase the State's new industrial and ease-of-doing-business policies, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office. Mr. Naidu will highlight Andhra Pradesh's robust infrastructure, including ports, airports, highways, harbours, and abundant water and land resources, as well as its 1,053 km coastline and skilled human capital, urging global investors to explore opportunities in the State. Key sectors On the first day, he will participate in a Telugu diaspora meeting, where Telugu people from Singapore and neighbouring countries are expected to gather. Besides seeking investments, he will encourage their participation in the State's P4 (Public-Private-People Partnership) initiative for poverty eradication. Port-based projects, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and data centres will be in focus for investments. Mr. Naidu will meet with dignitaries in Singapore to invite industrialists from the region to the Visakhapatnam Investment Summit scheduled for November this year. The Chief Minister will also participate in business roundtable meetings centred on the digital economy and fintech, and will attend a dedicated business roadshow in Singapore. He will also visit key infrastructure and logistics centres across the country.
