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Hans India
5 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.
The Hindu
5 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.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
AP to launch country's largest green skilling mission
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh is set to take a major leap in the country's clean energy journey with the launch of India's largest green skilling initiative, aimed at creating a future-ready workforce in solar and wind energy. Minister for human resources development, IT, electronics and communication, and real time governance Nara Lokesh will deliver the keynote address at the landmark event titled 'Empowering India's Green Future: Andhra Pradesh as the Talent Hub for Solar and Wind Energy,' to be held in Vijayawada on Wednesday. Lokesh's address will be a highlight of the high-powered gathering, which will also feature energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, senior government officials, over 250 industry leaders, and key development partners. The event, jointly organised by the Swaniti Initiative and Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), marks the official launch of the state's green skilling programme. The initiative aims to train thousands of youth across the state in all aspects of solar and wind energy — from manufacturing and installation to operations and maintenance — positioning Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for clean energy talent. Lokesh is expected to highlight, reflecting Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's vision of a skills-first, innovation-driven economy. A senior official described the programme as more than just a skilling drive. 'This isn't just a skilling event; it's a mission to empower Andhra Pradesh's youth to lead India's green revolution,' he noted. Three high-impact panel discussions will feature industry giants and policy makers working together to shape a demand-driven, industry-aligned workforce. The event will also see the launch of a private sector green skilling taskforce to further align the state's training ecosystem with national and international clean energy markets. Ensuring inclusivity, the initiative will focus on integrating tribal youth, women-led self-help groups (SHGs), and green micro-entrepreneurs, making equity a central theme of the green transition. The deliberations and outcomes of the event will shape the upcoming Green Skill Development Roadmap for Andhra Pradesh, which aims to modernise training infrastructure and scale up skilling programmes across all districts — setting a national benchmark in sustainable, livelihood-driven development.
