ANDHRAPRADESH

The Central Government has finalized the bid for the Kondamodu-Perecherla National Highway (NH-167 AG) project, paving the way for enhanced infrastructure in Palnadu. Here are the key developments:

• Project Awarded: RRSM Infra Private Limited, Jaipur, has been awarded the contract to construct the four-lane national highway.

• Funding Secured: The project recently received funding from the Central Government.

• Bid Approved: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the bid amounting to ₹506.88 crore.

• Construction to Commence: With the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) issued, the construction company can now begin building the highway.

• Boost to Connectivity and Development: The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity and promote development in the region.

• ** Gratitude to Union Minister:** MP Sri Krishna Devarayalu expressed his thanks to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for the government’s swift action in approving the project.

This crucial infrastructure project marks a significant step forward for Palnadu, promising enhanced transportation and economic opportunities for the region.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu led a high-level review of the Andhra Pradesh Drone Policy 2024-2029, aiming to establish the state as a national leader in the drone industry. Here are the key takeaways:

• Ambitious Goals: The policy seeks to make Andhra Pradesh a central hub for drone industries, attracting investments, boosting manufacturing, and generating employment.

• Kurnool as a Manufacturing Hub: Orvakal in Kurnool district has been identified as a prime location for setting up drone manufacturing units, fostering a conducive environment for production and services.

• Integration into Government Operations: Mr. Naidu stressed the need for integrating drone technology across government departments to enhance efficiency in surveying, monitoring, and inspections.

• Focus on R&D: The policy will support research and development initiatives in the drone sector, promoting innovation and technological advancement within the state.

• Amaravati as the “Drone Capital”: The vision is to position Amaravati as the “Drone Capital of India,” making it a central player in the national drone ecosystem.

• Incentivizing Investments: The policy will encourage companies to invest in the state’s drone sector by providing incentives and building supportive infrastructure.

This proactive approach by the Andhra Pradesh government signals its commitment to leveraging drone technology for economic growth and good governance, aligning with the national trend of digital transformation.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the will spend over Rs 1500 crore on modernisation of Anganwadis under the Nadu-Nedu and provide better amenities under three phases in AP.

Jagan Reddy directed the officials to constantly monitor the supply of milk and eggs to the children to ensure their quality. Formulate SOPs using new technology to ensure a foolproof and hassle-free distribution of food items, he said.

The CM said there should be a constant vigil even on the functioning of supervisors. Strict action should be taken against staff members indulging in malpractices in the distribution of milk and eggs.
Besides filling the existing 63 CDPO posts, the process of promotions should also be expedited.

Chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the distribution of enhanced social security pension of 2,500 per month under ‘YSR Pension Kanuka’ at Prathipadu town in Guntur district on Saturday. The chief minister released 1,570 crore from the exchequer to be paid to the beneficiaries under the pension scheme.

Andhra Pradesh is the only state in the country to come up with such an initiative. On YSR Pension Kanuka alone, the government has spent over 45,000 crore since the scheme’s inception without any cuttings or any Corruption besides adding over 18.44 lakh fresh beneficiaries.

It could bePulivendula, or Vijayawada, or any other place. In fact, the word capital does not exist in the Constitution at all. As per the 1937Sribagh Pact, it was agreed to have three capitals for the state ofAndhra Pradesh.

In fact, the word capital does not exist in the Constitution at all. The government has been executing its decision in line with the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh.

According to the energy officials, PMBLDC is one such technology which will improvemotor efficiencyto 90% against the existing efficiency of 75% with induction motor technology. Even the life expectancy of the PMBLDC system is expected to improve to 15 to 20 years due to high grade materials as compared to the lifespan of conventional AC motors of around 10 years.

The APSEEDCO technical team in coordination with Andhra University conducted a webinar and discussed in detail the technicalities of the proposed technology and did a comprehensive analysis of the concept of PMBLDC.

The state Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture department will conduct Organic Mahotsav-2023 inVisakhapatnamon June 2.

According to the officials, this will be a high-quality platform for exhibition stalls by domestic, national, and international participants such as farmers, NGOs, and government and other private players. Officials are expecting 100 crore worth memoranda of understaning (MoUs) in the sector during the three-day expo. About 50,000 people may visit the expo.

This expo will be organised by the Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (a government corporation for farmers Empowerment) at Gadiraju Palace. This is for the first time thatRySSis organising the mela. The objective is to encourage farmers practicing natural farming and connect them with consumers, within the country and outside.

NaduTransport MinisterSS Sivasankar announced that motorists need not apply for commercial badges to drive taxis, autos, minivans, and other Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs).

This means that those who have ordinary licences (non-transport or own-use) will soon be eligible to drive these commercial vehicles. The move is aimed at addressing drivers’ shortage and avoiding crowds atRegional Transport Offices(RTOs).

In order to reduce crowds at RTOs further, ministerSivasankartold the assembly on Wednesday that motorists can avail 42 different motor vehicle document-related Services online. This includes making changes in driving licences, issue of duplicate licenses, and registration of vehicles. The public can either apply for these contactless services from their homes, net centres or through dealers in case of vehicle registrations.

The state Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture Mission vice chairman MVS Nagi Reddy said that the YSR Congress government provided Rs 3,20,812.72 crore to farmers in the past three years and increased crop yields to 80.13 lakh tonnes.

Andhra Pradesh is the leader in fruit (15.6%) and vegetable production (7.8%). AP is on top in cultivation of oil palm, papaya, lemon, coconut, cocoa, tomato and Chilli. AP bagged second position in mango, chickpea, cashew and turmeric. AP is the second top state in implementation of micro-farming. AP is the second largest silk production state. AP is in first place in egg production, second in meat production, fourth in milk production and leader in fish production at 30.80 per cent and leader in shrimp exports at 36.21 per cent, grabbing the first place in India, he said.

Residents of a village in Shahjahanpur locked a large herd of stray cattle inside a primary school after the animals damaged standing wheat crop. They subsequently staged a protest and tried to stop the Police from releasing them, demanding shelter for the strays. Ten people were arrested in the incident. They were subsequently released after being given a warning.

The incident occurred in Lehrawar village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Jalalabad police station, near Shahjahanpur city. The cattle were discovered by school teachers inside classrooms. They subsequently called the police.