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The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government forms committees for Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam
The State government on Tuesday constituted a series of committees for the smooth conduct of the Partnership Summit 2025, which is scheduled to be held on November 14 and 15 in Visakhapatnam. The summit will focus on setting a bold trajectory towards transforming Andhra Pradesh into a trillion-dollar economy, with particular emphasis on the industrial sector. Andhra Pradesh has previously hosted Partnership Summits in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2023. The upcoming edition is being organised in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as part of the State's broader vision under Swarna Andhra@2047. To oversee and guide the planning and execution of the summit, the government has formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) led by IT, Electronics and Communication Minister Nara Lokesh. Ministers T.G. Bharath, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Kandula Durgesh, P. Narayana, and Kondapalli Srinivas have been appointed as members of the GoM. The committees were notified through Government Order (G.O.) 140 issued in the name of Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand. The GoM will supervise a Working Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary and comprising key officials such as the Director General of Police, Visakhapatnam Airport Director, Commissioner of Police, and GVMC Commissioner. This committee will extend administrative and logistical support to the organisers. A committee chaired by the Principal Secretary (Political), General Administration Department, will oversee protocol, reception, accommodation, and transport arrangements. It will also manage airport protocols including customs, immigration, and aircraft parking. Security arrangements for VVIP movement, police escorts, and vehicular protection will be coordinated by a Security and Traffic Management Committee headed by the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order). The City Beautification Committee, under the leadership of the Principal Secretary (Municipal Administration and Urban Development), will take up beautification drives across Visakhapatnam, including road cleaning, installation of welcome arches, and upkeep of medians. Cultural arrangements, including welcome dinners, networking lunches, and performances during the summit, will be handled by the Cultural Committee, chaired by the Special Chief Secretary (Tourism). Media coordination, including press briefings and interviews, will fall under the Media and Publicity Committee led by the Commissioner of Information and Public Relations. The Exhibition Committee, chaired by the Secretary (Industries and Commerce), will take charge of setting up the Andhra Pradesh Exhibition Pavilion and managing other exhibits. Investment proposals and sector-specific engagements will be reviewed by the Investment Promotion Committee, headed by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister. The Committee on Business Alliances and Development, also chaired by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, will promote business linkages, highlight investable projects, and facilitate one-on-one meetings between State officials and visiting international delegations. The Group of Ministers and the Working Committee will conduct regular reviews and collaborate with various Central and State government departments to ensure the successful conduct of the summit.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. government to hold landmark meeting marking one year in office
In a major administrative and political gathering, the State government will hold a high-level review meeting titled 'Suparipalana Tholi Adugu' (First Step towards Good Governance) at 4 p.m. on Monday in Amaravati, marking the completion of its first year in office. The event will take place on a specially constructed stage behind the Velagapudi Secretariat. Postponed earlier due to the Ahmedabad plane crash, the meeting will bring together the full spectrum of the State's governance apparatus—Collectors, Superintendents of Police, Heads of Departments (HoDs), Secretaries, MLAs, Ministers and MPs from all 26 districts—for a collective review of administrative progress, developmental achievements, and future goals. The session will focus on evaluating key welfare initiatives, policy reforms and infrastructure development undertaken in the past year while charting the roadmap for the next four years. With a vision aligned to the ambitious Swarna Andhra @2047 framework, the coalition government aims to rebuild the state's economic, social, and industrial foundation following the setbacks of the previous administration. A detailed report highlighting achievements across sectors—including Polavaram, Amaravati capital revival, investment promotion and large-scale employment generation—is expected to be presented. Plans to generate 20 lakh job opportunities and attract significant industrial investments will be key talking points. This is the first time such a comprehensive administrative review is being held with participation from all district-level and state-level stakeholders. Officials and elected representatives will reflect on the 'first step' taken in restoring good governance and fulfilling public expectations. The event will conclude with a dinner hosted by the Chief Minister and Cabinet Ministers, symbolising solidarity and a unified approach to governance, according to a press release.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga has become a mass movement in Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu
Commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi for popularising yoga across the world, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that from cities to villages, yoga has become a people's movement in Andhra Pradesh with participation of people across the 26 districts in the month-long Yogandhra campaign, which concluded on Saturday (June 21, 2025). Speaking at the International Day of Yoga – 2025 (IDY-2025) celebrations on the Beach Road, in Visakhapatnam, on Saturday (June 21, 2025), Mr. Naidu said yoga promotes holistic well-being of the practitioner. Obviously buoyed by the huge turnout of people for the event, he said that more than 3 lakh people had gathered in Visakhapatnam for the mass yoga demonstration. The month-long Yogandhra campaign held across the State, engaged 2.17 crore participants. International Yoga Day 2025 — In pictures 1 / 21 The Chief Minister acknowledged the efforts of 1.44 lakh yoga trainers, whose efforts had contributed to the campaign's remarkable reach, including special programmes at more than 100 tourist sties and certifications for 1.7 crore participants. He said: 'The Yogandhra campaign has set a new trend that others will follow.' He emphasised the role of yoga in building a healthy Andhra Pradesh and urged the people to make it a daily habit. He spoke on his plans to integrate yoga into education and community programmes. He described yoga as a powerful wellness tool, which unites the mind, body and spirit, in the fast-paced digital world. He said that the main goal of Swarna Andhra @ 2047 was a 'healthy and happy Andhra Pradesh.' The Chief Minister presented a Kalamkari shawl and a memento of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy of Simhachalam to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister released a commemorative stamp on IDY-2025, issued by the Department of Posts.
