AMARAVATI, May 4: Andhra Pradesh BJP State president PVN Madhav on Monday conveyed his birthday greetings to Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan, describing his rise from an ordinary party worker to the country's second-highest constitutional office as a reflection of his exceptional qualities and commitment to public life.

In a statement released on the occasion, Mr. Madhav said that Mr. Radhakrishnan's journey was an inspiration for generations to come, and that his long years of political experience had been marked by unstinting dedication to the welfare of the people. He said the Vice-President's contributions to public life would be remembered for years to come.

Mr. Madhav expressed his wish that the Vice-President enjoy good health and happiness, and conveyed his hope that the country would achieve greater progress and development under his guidance and leadership.

TIRUPATI DISTRICT, Varadayapalem, May 4: Andhra Pradesh BJP State president PVN Madhav on Monday called upon every party cadre to work with dedication and a spirit of service towards strengthening the party's organisation in the State, speaking as the chief guest at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan programme held in Varadayapalem mandal of Tirupati district.

The training programme provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the party's founding principles, ideology, and its commitment to the goal of Antyodaya — the upliftment of the last person in society.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. PVN Madhav said the Antyodaya principle propounded by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya served as the guiding light for BJP governance. He stated that the welfare of the weakest and most marginalised section of society was the primary objective of the government, and that the Central government was implementing a wide range of welfare schemes in pursuit of that goal. Ensuring equal opportunities for every section of society in the country's development journey was the BJP's core mission, he added.

Mr. Madhav said the country was making progress across all sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with people extending their support to the government's transparent administration, national security initiatives, and development programmes. He urged party cadre to remain firmly committed to the party's ideology and to deepen their connect with the people at the grassroots level.

The State president emphasised that training programmes such as this one were invaluable in strengthening the BJP's organisational base in Andhra Pradesh, and reiterated his call for every cadre member to work with a sense of mission and service. He reaffirmed the party's unwavering commitment to addressing the problems faced by the people.

A large number of party leaders and cadre attended the programme.

Srikalahasti, May 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and cadres celebrated the party’s performance in the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, at Srikalahasti under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Madhav said the results reflected the people’s continued support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He noted that the BJP had secured a clear majority in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal, and described the outcome in West Bengal as particularly significant.

Referring to the ideological roots of the party, Mr. Madhav said West Bengal shared a historical connection with BJP’s founding ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The party’s success in his home State had enthused cadres across the country, he added.

Mr. Madhav congratulated party leaders and workers for their efforts, stating that the BJP’s growth was also evident in States such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the party had registered a notable increase in vote share.

He said the results underscored public support for development, national security and transparent governance. Welfare initiatives of the Union government, infrastructure expansion and digital progress had received widespread appreciation, he observed.

Mr. Madhav attributed the victory to the support of youth, women, farmers and the middle class. He affirmed that efforts would continue to strengthen the party in Andhra Pradesh and reiterated the BJP’s commitment to addressing public issues.

Calling for unity, he urged citizens to work together towards the nation’s development.

VIJAYAWADA, May 4: Andhra Pradesh Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Monday said the BJP's strong performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections signalled the end of what he described as a regime that fomented religious hatred, issued voter identity cards to illegal infiltrators, and deprived the poor of their rightful entitlements.

Reacting to the election results, Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav said the people of Bengal had blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his commitment to regional development, basic infrastructure, and wealth creation for ordinary citizens. The BJP's victory, he said, was proof of the people's faith in the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The Minister said the NDA coalition was now poised to usher in successive terms in governance, breaking what he called the earlier assumption that a second consecutive victory was near impossible. He noted that in several States where the NDA was in power, the alliance had been consistently fulfilling its electoral promises.

Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav said the government would identify, delete, and deport illegal infiltrators, invoking what he described as the BJP's three-point slogan of "Detect, Delete, Deport." He said the party would continue to consolidate its presence across States on the strength of this agenda.

Underlining the party's inclusive development philosophy, the Minister cited Prime Minister Modi's "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" commitment as evidence that no region or community would be left behind. He reiterated that the people's trust in the BJP's ideology remained firm and that the party's win in Assam further reinforced this confidence.

VIJAYAWADA, May 4: BJP leaders and cadre in Vijayawada broke into celebrations on Monday following the party's dominant performance in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, with Union Minister Bhupatiraju Srinivas Varma joining the festivities by distributing sweets among party workers.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Srinivas Varma described the results as historic, noting that while retaining power in Assam and Puducherry was itself significant, the gains made in West Bengal marked a watershed moment in the party's political journey. He pointed out that the BJP had not held a single MLA seat in West Bengal in 2011, went on to win 70 seats in 2021, and was now advancing towards the 200-seat mark — a trajectory he said was a testament to the growing trust of the people in the party.

The Union Minister alleged that the previous government's tenure in West Bengal was marked by violence and misappropriation of Central welfare schemes. He said that despite attacks during polling, the people of the State had stood firm and extended their support to the BJP, reflecting their resolve for change.

Mr. Srinivas Varma noted that it was particularly meaningful for the BJP to have grown in the home State of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, underlining the party's commitment to the development of Bengal. He recalled Mookerjee's contributions to the cause of uniform laws and national unity.

The Minister expressed confidence that West Bengal would be at the forefront of development in the coming years and that the BJP's expansion would continue in other States as well. He attributed the victories to the sustained efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party leadership, and the dedicated work of the cadre on the ground.

GUNTUR: Bharatiya Janata Party cadre in Guntur broke into celebrations on Monday following the party's victory in three of the five States that went to the polls, with the win in West Bengal — the first time the BJP has come to power in the State — drawing particular jubilation among the ranks.

The celebrations were held at Vajpayee Circle in Lakshmipuram Centre under the leadership of district president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao. Party cadre garlanded the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and paid floral tributes before bursting crackers and distributing sweets.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tirupati Rao said the victories, particularly in West Bengal, were the fruit of the sacrifices made by the party cadre over the years. He noted that the BJP's third consecutive win in Assam and second in Puducherry had further consolidated public trust in the party. The results, he said, reflected popular endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat vision.

Senior leader Jupudi Rangaraju said the BJP had risen steadily in West Bengal to script history. He described it as remarkable that the party, which had negligible representation in the State not long ago, had now secured a decisive mandate. The failures of the outgoing government and its development deficit had been decisively reflected in the people's verdict, he added.

State party spokesperson Darshanpu Srinivas said celebrations were under way across the country and that those who had worked against the interests of the people had been taught a lesson by the electorate. He expressed confidence that the party would secure an even larger majority in elections to come.

Among those present at the event were Yadlapati Swarupa Rani, Kothuru Venkata Subbarao, Eedara Srinivas Reddy, Kokkera Srinivas Yadav, Palapati Ravi Kumar, Velagaleti Gangadhar, YV Subbarao, Charaka Kumar Goud, Bajrang Ramakrishna, Desu Satyanarayana, Naddi Nagamalleswari Yadav, Kayithi Pradeep Reddy, Chaganti Hari Pavani, Mekala Lakshman, Jandhyala Ramalinga Sastry, Rachumalla Bhaskar, Mantri Suguna, Katti Mary Sarojini, Kristipati Narayana Reddy, Tunga Yashwant, Korra Sreenu Naik, Sheikh Sambasiva Rao, Dara Ambedkar, Anumolu Edukondala Goud, Kola Renuka Devi, Vani Venkat, Swapna, Venkatesh Yadav, Pothu Raju Venkat, Thanga Lakshmanrao, Ravula Rajasekhar, Segu Venkata Naresh, Mallala Lakshman Goud, Kanchерla Rajesh, Suresh, Durga Prasad, Purushottam, Gouse Pira, Jitendra Gupta, Padmanabham, Karam Shetty Ramesh, Praveen and others.

AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government is gearing up to hold extensive programmes across the State to mark the International Yoga Day on June 21, with Minister for Medical and Health Satya Kumar Yadav chairing a preparatory meeting with AYUSH officials at the department's headquarters here on Monday evening.

Addressing officials at the meeting, Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav directed that awareness about the importance of yoga be deepened among the public at large. He instructed officials to actively involve students, government employees, and members of Yoga associations, Rotary clubs, Lions clubs, and other civil society organisations in the planned events.

The Minister also suggested convening a dedicated meeting with yoga trainers across the State to solicit their inputs on the conduct of the programmes, and emphasised that the activities must build substantively on those held last year.

A State-level event of considerable scale is proposed to be organised in Amaravati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and officials were asked to prepare proposals accordingly. District-level Yoga Day programmes are to be conducted under the leadership of respective Collectors.

Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav noted that educational institutions are expected to reopen from the second week of June, following the summer vacation, and said that promoting awareness about yoga among students at that stage would yield wide-ranging benefits. He added that such initiatives would also contribute to the realisation of the State government's vision of Swarna Andhra Pradesh.

Report on last year's impact sought

The Minister enquired specifically into the scale and impact of programmes held on the occasion of International Yoga Day last year and directed AYUSH In-charge Commissioner Ronankhi Gopalkrishna to prepare a detailed report on the same.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Mantena Satyanarayana Raju, State Government Adviser on Yoga and Naturopathy, offered several important suggestions on the precautions and measures needed to effectively build public awareness through yoga and allied programmes.

Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav is expected to hold another round of discussions with officials shortly on the conduct of the Yoga Day events, and will also consult Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on the matter.

GUNTUR, May 3: The BJP district executive committee met on Sunday at Vajpayee Bhavan, the party's district office, under the chairmanship of district president Cherukuri Tirupati Rao, to deliberate on forthcoming programmes and the conduct of a district-level training camp.

Addressing the meeting, Mr. Tirupati Rao announced that a two-day district-level training programme would be held on May 16 and 17 at VVIT College in Namburu, Guntur district. State-level party leaders will participate and conduct sessions on a range of subjects. He also directed party workers to hoist the BJP flag in every village and ward under the 'Mana Ooru – Mana Jenda' (Our Village – Our Flag) programme.

Booth-level outreach and voter data collection

Mr. Tirupati Rao called for the effective implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme across the district. He instructed that BLA-2s be constituted at all polling booths within the district and that they work alongside Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to collect comprehensive voter data — including details of where voters currently reside, the duration of their stay, and the State from which they have migrated.

Training pivotal to party building, says coordinator

Rampalli Jagannadha Sastri, district coordinator for the training programme, said that such instructional camps are critical to strengthening the party's organisational structure. He noted that mandal-level training had already been completed, and the district-level two-day programme would build further on that foundation. He urged participants to observe discipline, deepen their understanding of party ideology, and effectively communicate it to workers at the grassroots. He added that sessions by invited speakers would offer valuable learning across multiple areas of party functioning.

The meeting was attended by Jupudi Rangaraju, Kothuri Venkata Subbarao, Bhimineni Chandrasekhar, CH Yashwanth, Darshanapу Srinivas, Yadlapati Swaroopa Rani, Kokkera Srinivas Yadav, Jaggarapu Srinivasarao, Palaapati Ravi Kumar, Charaka Kumar Goud, Taduvai Ramakrishna, Bajrang Ramakrishna, Kuddus, and Brahmaiah, along with district office-bearers, morcha presidents, general secretaries, mandal presidents, and executive committee members.

VIJAYAWADA, May 3: Persons with disabilities are in no way inferior to their colleagues in the discharge of official duties, and with the resolution of minor workplace difficulties and provision of adequate opportunities, they can demonstrate even greater capability — this was the assertion of Andhra Pradesh NGGО State president A. Vidyasagar at the election of the new executive committee of the Andhra Pradesh Hearing Handicapped Employees Association (APHHEA), Amaravati, held on Sunday.

The elections were conducted at the AP NGO Home in Gandhinagar, Vijayawada, where a 17-member executive committee was returned unopposed.

Addressing the newly elected members, Mr. Vidyasagar said the AP NGGО has consistently worked towards the welfare of employees with diverse abilities and the redressal of their grievances, with particular attention to securing their rights. He added that improving communication facilities and workplace infrastructure in government offices would directly enhance the performance and productivity of hearing-impaired employees. He also noted that the government remains committed to the advancement and well-being of employees with disabilities.

New executive committee

The election results were formally declared by returning officer and AP NGGО State general secretary A. Ranjith Kumar Naidu. Acknowledgements were extended to election observers L. Rajanish Babu and assistant returning officer Ashok Babu.

The following were elected unanimously for a three-year term: V. Kumar (president), A. Venkat Reddy (associate president), A. Kanna (general secretary), and SK. Imam Khasim (treasurer). The vice-presidents elected are Ch. Ravi Kumar, P.H. Sriramudu, M. Ravi Durgaprasad, and K. Satyanarayana. M. Shiva Naga Santhosh was elected executive secretary. R. Srinivasarao, P. Lakshmi, M. Vijaya Prasad, and D. Sathish were elected joint secretaries, while T.T. Durgaprasad, V. Deva Rajulu, G. Srinivasarao, and S. Kishor were elected as secretaries.

The returning officer expressed confidence that the new committee would work tirelessly for the welfare of hearing-impaired government employees across the State.

AMARAVATI, May 3: BJP State president PVN Madhav on Sunday described press freedom as a vital pillar of democratic governance, asserting that society can progress meaningfully only when the freedom to speak truth without fear is upheld.

In a statement issued on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Mr. Madhav said the media bears a cardinal responsibility to bring to light the injustices, corruption, and inequalities prevalent in society, and commended journalists who discharge that responsibility with commitment and integrity.

He noted that the press plays an indispensable role as a bridge between the people and the government, carrying public grievances to the attention of those in authority.

Fact-checking and ethical values more critical than ever

Acknowledging the accelerated pace of information in the digital age, Mr. Madhav cautioned that the need for fact verification, ethical standards, and accountable journalism has grown correspondingly greater. He warned that the spread of misinformation and rumour poses a serious threat to social fabric, and emphasised that retaining public trust is the foremost duty of the media.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to an enabling environment for the press, Mr. Madhav said protecting press freedom is a collective responsibility and that journalists must be able to practise their profession without intimidation or coercion. He expressed the view that a stronger press translates directly into a stronger democracy.

Extending greetings to journalists working with integrity and courage, Mr. Madhav urged the media to advance with greater responsibility in the service of public good.

EAST GODAVARI, May 3: BJP State president PVN Madhav stressed that people's participation is central to national progress and that development at the village level is the foundation upon which the State and the country must advance, speaking at the 'Mana Ooru – Mana Jenda' (Our Village – Our Flag) programme held at Pangidigodem village in Dwaraka Tirumala mandal of East Godavari district.

Mr. Madhav unfurled the party flag on the occasion, which was organised under the chairmanship of mandal president Chilaka Veeraswamy.

Addressing party workers and villagers, Mr. Madhav called upon every cadre member to work diligently towards strengthening the party at the grassroots level. He urged workers to carry the Central government's welfare and development schemes to the people, asserting that doing so would deepen public trust in the party.

Underlining the collective responsibility of the cadre, Mr. Madhav said it was incumbent upon workers to take the party's ideology and objectives to every household, and that only through united effort could the organisation be strengthened. He added that identifying the problems faced by people and working towards their resolution would further consolidate confidence in the party.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers and party workers in large numbers, contributing to what organisers described as a successful conduct of the programme.

GUNTUR, May 3: The second batch of a free skill development and competitive examination training programme, conducted under the aegis of Krishna-Guntur Graduates' constituency MLC Alapati Rajendra Prasad, is set to commence on May 13 at the MLC office premises on Lakshmipuram Main Road, adjacent to HDFC Bank, in Guntur.

The initiative, aimed at improving employment prospects for unemployed graduates in the region, builds on the momentum of its first batch, whose participants successfully appeared in recruitment examinations conducted by prominent organisations. Results of those examinations are awaited.

Encouraged by the response to the first batch, Mr. Alapati announced the launch of the second batch to extend the opportunity to a larger number of aspirants.

Structured for competitive examinations

The training curriculum has been specifically designed to equip candidates to face recruitment examinations conducted by Central government departments and public sector undertakings. Candidates who have completed their Intermediate or degree-level education are eligible to apply at no cost.

Online registration will open on May 5, 2026, through a QR code. An online entrance examination will be held on May 10, following which selected candidates will be admitted to the training programme beginning May 13.

For further details, interested candidates may contact 73374 59888 or 95536 81118.

On the occasion, Mr. Alapati unveiled the programme poster in the presence of Kishore, director of Vijayasadhana Coaching Centre, and Pidikiti Tilak Babu, Executive Director of NRI Educational Institutions.

Addressing aspirants, the MLC appealed to unemployed youth to make productive use of the free training and secure a firm footing in their careers.

AMARAVATI, APRIL 29:In a significant shift from curative to preventive healthcare, the Andhra Pradesh Health Department has approved a comprehensive citizen health screening scheme under which each identified individual will undergo 47 different medical tests annually, delivered through 104 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) deployed across the State.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav gave his approval to the scheme on Wednesday. The initiative, which will entail an annual expenditure of ₹162.72 crore, is aimed at fulfilling a commitment made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to assess the current health status of citizens through comprehensive medical examinations and take preventive action before diseases set in.

Scope and coverage

Under the scheme, a total of 56.4 lakh persons will be screened every year. This includes individuals identified through the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) survey as either already suffering from or at risk of various ailments, as well as students residing in welfare and educational hostels.

A marked departure from earlier practice

Until now, the 104 MMUs conducted only six types of tests once every 15 days at the village level — random blood sugar, urine sugar, haemoglobin, a rapid diagnostic test for diseases such as malaria, urine albumin, and a pregnancy confirmation test. These tests were largely carried out using rapid kits that often yielded imprecise results. Individual disease profiles and electronic health records at the village, mandal, and district levels were not being maintained.

The revamped scheme will replace this limited framework with a battery of 47 tests across 11 health parameters for each identified individual. The tests include eight liver function tests (LFT), six urine analysis tests, five lipid profile tests, five white blood cell count tests, five red blood cell count tests, four electrolyte tests, three renal function tests (RFT), three glucose tests, two coagulation tests, one ESR test for infection markers, and five other tests.

Disease profiles and health records

Based on the results of these comprehensive tests, individual disease profiles and electronic health records will be prepared for each citizen. Under the Sanjeevani scheme, personalised advisories will be issued covering immediate precautions and long-term preventive measures. Minister Satya Kumar Yadav described the launch of this screening initiative as a step of considerable importance in safeguarding the health of the State's population.

Role of service provider

In the first phase, covering a period of five years, the service provider currently operating the 104 MMU services through a fleet of 904 vehicles will be required to install, at its own cost, a semi-automatic bio-chemistry analyser, a CBC machine with three-part analyser, a microscope, and an incubator in each vehicle. The provider will also supply the necessary reagents and consumables for conducting all 47 tests. Each vehicle is expected to screen 20 persons per day across 26 working days a month, covering 520 individuals monthly.

Swift rollout directed

Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directed senior health department officials to take immediate steps to operationalise the scheme at the earliest. Officials informed the Minister that efforts were underway to launch the services within two months.

AMARAVATI, APRIL 29: The Central Government has released ₹207.03 crore as the first instalment of its share under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for Andhra Pradesh, towards strengthening the livelihoods of women members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) operating under the DWACRA framework and implemented through the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP).

BJP State President PVN Madhav welcomed the development and conveyed his gratitude to the Central Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the timely release of funds.

Total outlay of ₹690 crore for 2026-27

According to Mr. Madhav, a total of ₹690 crore is expected to be made available to SHGs in the State under DAY-NRLM for the financial year 2026-27. The Centre's first instalment of ₹207.03 crore will be supplemented by the State Government's matching grant of 40 per cent, which is to be released shortly, he said.

The funds are intended to support rural women in improving their economic standing, expanding self-employment opportunities, and enabling their transition towards micro-entrepreneurship, Mr. Madhav stated.

Women's empowerment a priority, says Madhav

Emphasising the Centre's commitment to women's economic empowerment, Mr. Madhav said the Modi government had consistently accorded priority to programmes that strengthen grassroots-level women's collectives. "These funds will play a decisive role in consolidating the gains of the SHG movement in Andhra Pradesh and in building a more resilient rural economy," he said.

The DAY-NRLM, implemented through SERP in Andhra Pradesh, is one of the largest institutional platforms for rural women's livelihoods in the country, with DWACRA SHGs serving as its foundational unit at the village level.

Rajanagaram (East Godavari District), April 26: BJP Andhra Pradesh State President P.V.N. Madhav said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Man Ki Baat' programme is steadily fostering a sense of awareness and social responsibility among the youth of the country.

Mr. Madhav was speaking at a gathering held at the ISTS Women's Engineering College in Rajanagaram following a collective viewing of the 133rd edition of 'Man Ki Baat' with students of the institution on Sunday.

Emphasising the indispensable role of young people in nation-building, Mr. Madhav said that Prime Minister Modi was engaging directly with citizens through the monthly radio address, bringing forward inspiring and constructive themes that resonate with the aspirations of the country. "Through this programme, awareness is growing among the youth on issues such as social responsibility, cleanliness, innovation, and startups," he observed.

Calling upon students to go beyond academic pursuits, the BJP leader urged them to actively participate in programmes that serve the larger good of society. He said that listening to 'Man Ki Baat' regularly would enable citizens to stay informed of the positive transformations taking place across the nation. Mr. Madhav encouraged every young woman to discover and nurture her innate talent and contribute meaningfully to the progress of society.

He further appealed to citizens to extend their cooperation to the various programmes being advanced by Prime Minister Modi with the goal of making every individual a stakeholder in the country's development.

State General Secretary Lakshmi Prasanna Saligramam, college staff, and students were present at the event.

Tadepalli : The Andhra Pradesh Yadav Employees Society (YES) held its state executive committee meeting at the organisation's headquarters at Maruthi Enclave in Tadepalli on Sunday, with deliberations centred on three guiding principles — mobilisation, coordination, and cooperation — as the body charted a course for broader outreach across the state.

From a Single District to a Statewide Presence

Addressing the meeting, State President D. Venkateswarlу Yadav traced the organisation's growth from its modest beginnings in Nellore district in 2014 to its present reach spanning all districts and constituencies of Andhra Pradesh. He said the primary objective of YES was to bring Yadav employees working across various government departments onto a common platform and foster mutual support among them.

New Appointments Strengthen Leadership

The meeting resulted in a round of key organisational appointments. Lingamurthy Yadav was elected State Working President, Gundu Boyina Srinivas Yadav of Guntur was named District President, and Padma Yadav was chosen as State Women's President. Varadi Venkataramana from West Godavari district was appointed State Organising Secretary.

Welfare and Academic Support

State General Secretary K. Ramesh Yadav presented the activity report and financial statement of the organisation, and informed members that YES had been providing career guidance to students as well as financial assistance to talented and economically disadvantaged students from the community.

Dr. B. Apparao, a representative of the Secretariat Employees Association, and Dr. Ala Venkateswarlу, Chairman of Mandal Trust, addressed the gathering and pledged full cooperation to the organisation, stating they would participate in district-level tours across the state.

Key Resolutions Adopted

The meeting adopted several significant resolutions, including further strengthening YES across the state, accelerating the appointment of new executive members, organising a state-level felicitation programme for meritorious Yadav students, and expediting the formation of departmental units at the district level.

The meeting was attended by State Vice President G. Pullaiah Yadav, senior leaders Raghavarao, Rajinikanth, Shanmukharao, Srinivas, Satyanarayana, Nagaseshu, Ramakrishna, Tulsiram, Adinarayana, Kameswararao, Bhiksharao, Ramesh, and Sheenu, along with presidents, general secretaries, and executive members from all 20 districts of the state.

Vijayawada: Describing organ donation as the highest expression of human compassion, Devarapalli Suresh Babu, State President of the SC/ST Employees Association, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the family of Kasturi Krishnamurthy, a retired KCP employee who passed away recently after a prolonged illness, and praised the family's decision to donate the deceased's organs.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Suresh Babu said the family's resolve to donate their loved one's organs even while grieving his loss was an act of extraordinary courage and selflessness. By giving others a new lease of life through their decision, the Krishnamurthy family had demonstrated what he called the highest form of altruism — one that transcended personal loss in service of humanity.

"Organ donation is not merely a medical act. It is a supreme sacrifice, a gift of life that embodies the finest values of human existence," he said, lauding the family for their inspiring example.

Mr. Suresh Babu called upon every citizen to take inspiration from the Krishnamurthy family and come forward to pledge their organs, emphasising that the act of saving lives through donation recognised no barriers of caste, religion, or class. He expressed the hope that the family's decision would inspire others to renew their commitment to such noble humanitarian causes.

He garlanded the portrait of the late Krishnamurthy, offered floral tributes, and prayed for peace to his soul.

The programme was attended by association leader Medepalli Subbarao and Kasturi Vijay, son of the deceased and a noted blood donor, among others.

Vijayawada, Sunday: The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Teachers Organisations (FAPTO), observing the second day of its hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Sunday as part of its renewed phase of agitation, declared the protest a success even as its leadership warned the state government of an escalated movement if their 17-point charter of demands was not addressed without delay.

FAPTO State Chairman L. Sai Srinivas, who presided over the protest, and Secretary General S. Chiranjivi said the government's continued silence on their long-pending demands had left them with no option but to intensify their struggle.

Wage Revision at the Centre of Demands

Addressing those gathered at the dharna, Mr. Sai Srinivas demanded the immediate constitution of the 12th Pay Revision Commission and the announcement of a 30 per cent interim relief for government employees and teachers. He noted that 33 months had elapsed since the commencement of the 12th pay revision period, yet the government had not taken even the preliminary step of constituting a revision commission — a lapse he described as deeply unfortunate.

The union's 17-point charter also includes the implementation of unified service rules, compassionate appointments in local bodies, strengthening of high school plus institutions, release of pending Dearness Allowance instalments, and payment of surrender leave arrears, among other demands.

DA Arrears and Service Rules

Mr. Chiranjivi criticised the state government for keeping on hold four instalments of Dearness Allowance that should have been released immediately upon the Central government's announcement. He said the non-release of pending DA reflected the government's indifference to the welfare of its employees and teachers.

On the question of Panchayati Raj employees, he identified two principal grievances — the non-implementation of unified service rules and the denial of compassionate appointments. He pointed out that although Presidential Orders were issued in 2017 and GOs 72, 73, and 74 were subsequently released, officials were implementing GOs 72 and 73 in a manner that favoured the administrative establishment rather than the employees. FAPTO, he asserted, would continue its fight on these issues to the last.

The denial of compassionate appointments to the dependants of deceased employees and teachers serving in local bodies was described as a grave injustice that the union would not allow to go unaddressed.

Broad Participation Across Districts

The protest drew participation from FAPTO leaders and teachers from Parvathipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Kakinada, Eluru, Guntur, Prakasam, Sri Sathya Sai, and Kurnool districts, reflecting the breadth of discontent among employees across the state.

Among those present were FAPTO State Co-Chairmen K. Narahari and Kaki Prakash Rao, Deputy Secretaries General N. Venkateswarlу and K. Basavalingarao, and executive committee members Ch. Manjula, G. Hrudayaraju, and A. Ramarao.

D. Prasanna, President of the Private Schools and Lecturers Federation, extended solidarity with the striking employees.

Government Yet to Respond

FAPTO leadership said the government had so far not initiated any dialogue or indicated a willingness to address the demands. If the administration failed to respond promptly, the union warned it would expand and intensify the agitation in the days ahead.

Amaravati, April 26: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday directed District Collectors across the state to immediately implement an emergency action plan to address a growing fuel shortage crisis, as panic buying by the public led to the closure of over 421 petrol bunks statewide.

The Chief Minister held an urgent teleconference with Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and senior state officials to review the situation after reports emerged of widespread closure of petrol stations due to depleted stocks of petrol and diesel.

Officials briefed the Chief Minister that out of the total 4,510 fuel outlets operational in the state, approximately 421 petrol bunks had been forced to shut their shutters due to rapid depletion of stocks.

According to officials, a total of 10,345 kilolitres of petrol and 14,156 kilolitres of diesel were supplied to dealers on Saturday. However, public concern over a perceived fuel shortage triggered a sharp spike in purchases. Under normal conditions, daily petrol consumption in Andhra Pradesh averages 6,330 kilolitres, while diesel consumption stands at 9,048 kilolitres.

On Saturday alone, petrol sales surged to 8,489 kilolitres — a jump of over 34% above the daily average — while diesel sales climbed to 10,556 kilolitres. The sudden spike caused stocks to drain rapidly at hundreds of outlets across the state, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas.

Officials also flagged that bulk drum purchases by the aquaculture sector were placing additional pressure on already strained fuel supplies, compounding the crisis at the retail level.

Despite enhanced supply reaching dealers, long queues continued to form at petrol bunks across the state, driven entirely by panic purchases rather than an actual supply shortfall, officials told the Chief Minister.

Responding firmly to the situation, Chief Minister Naidu directed officials to implement a concrete action plan immediately and submit a compliance report to him by the same evening. He emphasised preventing any inconvenience to ordinary citizens and ensuring normalcy is restored at fuel stations across all districts at the earliest.

District Collectors have been put on alert and tasked with coordinating with oil companies and dealers to accelerate supply restoration and regulate purchases to prevent further hoarding.

Mumbai: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday received the prestigious Economic Times Business Reformer of the Year award from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, with the Chief Minister using the occasion to outline his ambitious vision for the state's economic transformation and Amaravati's emergence as a world-class city.

Amaravati as the Next Quantum Valley

Speaking in an interview with the Economic Times on the sidelines of the event, Naidu said Andhra Pradesh would become the number one state in the country in tandem with India's rise as a global economic power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, driven by the state's Swarnandhra Vision 2047. Drawing on his earlier experience of developing Cyberabad, he said Amaravati would be built as a futuristic blue and green city with a net-zero concept. "People used to look towards Silicon Valley for IT — now Amaravati will emerge as a quantum valley," he said, adding that the city would surpass Hyderabad in its scale and ambition.

Green Energy Push and Global Investments

The Chief Minister said his government was actively promoting green energy, battery storage, pumped storage and green ammonia sectors. While the Prime Minister had set a national target of 500 GW of green energy, Andhra Pradesh had set its own target of 160 GW and had already achieved 90 GW. He noted that global companies, including Gold Centre, had come forward to set up a data centre in Visakhapatnam at a cost of $15 billion, with the foundation stone scheduled to be laid within days.

Reforms, Welfare and the P-4 Programme

Naidu reiterated that economic reforms were essential for wealth creation and, by extension, for the effective implementation of welfare schemes. He highlighted the state's P-4 programme, under which the top ten per cent of affluent sections of society are encouraged to support the bottom twenty per cent of the poor, as a model initiative for inclusive growth.

Women's Reservation Bill

Commenting on the Women's Reservation Bill, Naidu expressed his unequivocal support for the Central government's position and said he was unable to understand the logic behind the opposition parties' resistance to the legislation. He pointed out that if the bill were passed, the number of seats in southern states would increase by fifty per cent, opening up greater political opportunities for women. "If women strongly determine to see this through, the passing of the bill will be possible," he said.

Modi as Best Performer and Reformer

Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the best performer and reformer the country had seen, Naidu said the liberalisation of rules under the current Central government had resulted in a significant surge in investments. He stressed that the promotion of industries remained central to wealth creation and long-term economic prosperity.

Population Management Policy

On the question of demographic challenges, Naidu expressed concern over India's declining fertility rate, currently at 1.9 per cent, and particularly Andhra Pradesh's rate of 1.5 per cent. He said population management was essential to ensuring a young India in the future and noted that the state had already introduced a dedicated population management policy to address the issue.

Technology-Driven Governance

The Chief Minister highlighted his government's adoption of cutting-edge technology in public services, including AI Doctor, AI Tutor and AI Agronomy initiatives, aimed at improving service delivery and productivity. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to transparent and efficient governance through what he described as the principles of Speed of Doing Business and Speed of Delivering Governance.

Receiving the award, Naidu expressed hope that the recognition would further boost investor confidence and help attract greater investment to Andhra Pradesh, calling it a key priority of his administration.

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has provided significant relief to excise personnel by relaxing a rule that required constables to physically visit bars at midnight to confirm closure and upload photographs on the Excise Eye app.

Until now, excise staff had to ensure that bars were shut after 12 midnight by visiting the premises and uploading photo evidence daily. The requirement often forced constables to travel late at night, leading to safety and logistical concerns.

Under the revised guidelines, excise personnel can now verify bar closures through alternative methods such as CCTV footage or video calls with bar staff, eliminating the need for physical visits at odd hours.

The decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident in Visakhapatnam district, where an excise head constable, Simhachalam Naidu, lost his life in a road accident while returning after completing midnight inspection duties. The incident highlighted the risks involved in enforcing the earlier rule.

Responding to appeals from employee unions, authorities issued orders easing the requirement. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra assured full support to the bereaved family. He directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance of ₹10 lakh from the department and facilitate additional support of about ₹1.10 crore through an SBI insurance scheme.

The minister also announced that one eligible member of the deceased constable’s family would be offered a government job on compassionate grounds.

Vijayawada: The BJP's state Social Media SC Morcha convener Lavinbabu lodged a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station in Vijayawada on Sunday, seeking action against a Facebook account allegedly posting objectionable and indecent content targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party, its ideology and its leadership.

In the complaint submitted to the Inspector of the Vijayawada Cyber Crime Police Station, Lavinbabu alleged that a Facebook account operating under the name "Bere" had repeatedly published offensive posts against the BJP, its principles and its leaders. He contended that the account name itself was objectionable in nature and that the content being posted was designed to demoralise party leaders and workers.

The complaint further alleged that the Facebook handle had been publishing indecent posts likely to disturb social peace and harmony, making personally defamatory remarks against elected representatives and other respected public figures. Particular concern was raised over posts that allegedly sought to malign the dignity and reputation of women leaders of the party, which the complainant described as deeply objectionable.

Lavinbabu stated in the complaint that such actions not only caused damage to personal, political and social reputation but also constituted criminal offences under the law. He urged the police to immediately initiate criminal proceedings against one Rudraraju, identified as the operator of the account, or any other administrators associated with it, and to ensure the removal of all objectionable posts forthwith.

BJP party advocates Purushottam Reddy, Pativada Varun Kumar and Shanmukh Thorati accompanied Lavinbabu during the filing of the complaint.

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh BJP president PVN Madhav on Sunday extended warm wishes to Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, who was recently discharged from hospital following treatment for a brief illness, expressing hope that he would make a full and swift recovery.

Madhav, who inquired after the Governor's health and well-being, urged him to recuperate completely and resume his official duties at the earliest. Conveying get-well wishes on behalf of the people of the state, the BJP state president expressed confidence that the Governor's health would improve further in the coming days.

Governor Abdul Nazeer had been hospitalised briefly owing to a minor ailment and was discharged recently, according to official sources.

Guntur: The BJP Mahila Morcha, Yuva Morcha and the NDA alliance jointly organised a "Praja Akrosh Mahila Yatra" (Women's Protest March) in Guntur on Sunday, demanding that opposition parties be held accountable for allegedly blocking the implementation of the 33 per cent Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament. The protest rally marched from Shankar Vilas Centre to the Ambedkar statue, drawing a sizeable turnout of women participants and party workers.

Addressing the rally, district president Cherukuri Tirupathi Rao alleged that the INDIA bloc had done a disservice to women out of fear that reservations in legislative bodies would erode their own political standing. He warned that women across the country would give the opposition an appropriate response in the days to come.

Mahila Morcha district president Dr. Radha Madhavi said it was deeply unfortunate that the INDIA bloc continued to sideline women in political representation. She noted that the Central government had been taking measures to ensure the economic empowerment of women from birth to old age through various welfare schemes, and called it deplorable that the Women's Reservation Bill — aimed at providing political opportunities as well — was being obstructed.

District Yuva Morcha president Yashwant said it was heartening to see women across the country, cutting across party lines, coming out to protest against the stance of the Congress and the INDIA bloc.

Mahila Morcha state general secretary Naddi Nagamalleswari Yadav asserted that 33 per cent reservation was a rightful entitlement of women. She said the party would intensify protest marches against the Congress alliance in the future and pledged to take the core objectives of the Women's Reservation Bill to every woman in the state, while exposing what she described as the INDIA bloc's anti-women actions before society at large.

Among those who participated were Mahila Morcha state secretary Hari Pavani, Mirchi Yard director Sravana Kumari, district vice-president Mantri Suguna, Vimala Devi, Yuva Morcha leaders Sridurga and Swapna, Mahila Morcha leaders Dr. Sravanthi, Padmaja and Swati Swapna, TDP leader Kalpana, BJP state leaders Eedara Srinivas Reddy, Velagaleti Gangadhar, Kokkera Srinivas Yadav, Charaka Kumar Goud and Mekala Lakshman, along with several district leaders and functionaries.

Guntur: The Bharatiya Janata Party's "Mana Ooru - Mana Jenda" (Our Village - Our Flag) initiative got underway in Guntur, with party workers unveiling BJP flag poles across multiple divisions under the leadership of state spokesperson Valluru Jayaprakash Narayana and district president Cherukuri Tirupathi Rao.

The programme, launched under the direction of BJP state president PVN Madhav, aims to strengthen the party's organisational presence at the grassroots level — spanning every village, ward and booth — while simultaneously propagating nationalist ideology and publicising the Central government's welfare schemes among citizens.

Flag pole installation ceremonies were conducted near Krishna Nagar Park in the 33rd Division under the Western Assembly segment, and in the 12th Division under the 15th Mandal of the Eastern Assembly segment, led respectively by mandal presidents Pesala Venkatesha Yadav and Mallala Lakshman.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Valluru Jayaprakash Narayana said the BJP was not merely a political party but a national force committed to the service of the country. He underscored the party's resolve toward national security, development, transparent governance and corruption-free administration.

District president Mr. Cherukuri Tirupathi Rao observed that the Central government had taken historic decisions across sectors including poverty alleviation, farmers' empowerment, women's welfare and employment generation for youth. He said the "Mana Ooru - Mana Jenda" programme would play a pivotal role in communicating these achievements to the public.

He called upon every party worker to hoist the BJP flag with pride in their locality and carry the party's message to every household.

Among those present were district convener Bajrang Ramakrishna, Neralla Madhava Rao, district vice-president Sadu Ramakrishna, district secretary Kristipati Narayana Reddy, media panellist Taduvai Ramakrishna, Mahila Morcha state general secretary Naddi Nagamalleswari and several other party functionaries.

AMARAVATI, APRIL 24: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will receive the prestigious Business Reformer of the Year 2025 award announced by leading media organization The Economic Times at Mumbai today. 
As per schedule the Chief Minister will land at Mumbai airport at 2:40 p.m on Saturday. Later, he will proceed to the venue, Jio World Convention Centre at 5:25 p.m and participate in the awards ceremony hosted by The Economic Times. The award presentation ceremony will take place between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM tomorrow evening. The Economic Times will present the honour to the Chief Minister in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and leading industrialists.
Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for the award in recognition of implementing transformative initiatives such as Speed of Doing Business and Speed of Delivering Governance in Andhra Pradesh.
Eminent personalities such as Arun Jaitley, Piyush Goyal, Nitish Kumar, Ashwini Vaishnaw and S. Jaishankar have received the Business Reformer of the Year award in the past.
The jury of The Economic Times appreciated Chandrababu Naidu’s role in creating an investment-friendly ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh, introducing revolutionary industrial policies and driving investor confidence.
Within a short period after the coalition government assumed office, Andhra Pradesh has reportedly attracted investment commitments exceeding Rs 20 lakh crore. The Chief Minister has also been recognised for simplifying industrial approvals and pursuing reforms aimed at making Andhra Pradesh a leader in technology, innovation, IT, electronics and green energy sectors.
Drawing from his earlier experience of transforming Hyderabad into an IT hub during his tenure as Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu is now playing a key role in developing Amaravati and Visakhapatnam into major economic centres.
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AMARAVATI, APRIL 24: Andhra Pradesh BJP State president P.V.N. Madhav on Thursday called upon alliance leaders to mount a sustained campaign to inform the public — particularly women — about the INDIA bloc's opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament, saying the matter must reach every doorstep in the State.

Mr. Madhav was speaking at a teleconference convened by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu with leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), during which the strategy for a public outreach drive against the Opposition's stance on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was discussed at length.

'Grave injustice to women'

Addressing the conference, Mr. Madhav said the Opposition parties had done a grave injustice to women across the country by blocking the Nari Shakti Bill, which he described as a landmark legislation central to women's empowerment. He characterised the move as being contrary to democratic values and said it was incumbent upon the NDA to ensure that women in every part of the State were made aware of who had stood in the way of their political representation.

He directed party and alliance leaders to organise wide-ranging awareness programmes on behalf of the NDA to carry this message to every home and every woman voter, and to highlight the coalition's commitment to safeguarding women's rights.

Delimitation issue

Mr. Madhav also addressed the question of constituency delimitation based on updated population data, assuring leaders that the exercise would be carried out equitably without any discrimination between northern and southern States. He asked NDA functionaries to proactively dispel misconceptions and unwarranted apprehensions that were being circulated among the public on the matter, and to ensure that a clear and factual understanding prevailed at the grassroots level.

The teleconference, chaired by Mr. Naidu, is understood to have reviewed the broader political situation and chalked out the NDA's outreach agenda in the State in the weeks ahead.

AMARAVATI, APRIL 24: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to strengthen the agriculture sector  to ensure  higher income for farmers. He stressed the need to educate farmers on cultivating market-demand crops and guide them on the most profitable options.
The Chief Minister said agricultural lands should remain productive throughout the year, encouraging farmers to  cultivate multiple crops to ensure continuous income. 
Reviewing on agriculture sector at camp office today, the Chief Minister instructed officials to enable certification-based marketing of produce grown under natural farming, which would help farmers secure premium prices. Referring to the decline in urea usage per hectare during the last Rabi season, the Chief Minister termed it a positive development.
He asked officials to develop a system for doorstep delivery of produce from Rythu Bazaars by engaging suitable agencies. He further called for a cluster-based development plan to transform Rayalaseema into a global horticulture hub.
The Chief Minister said the state is planning the world’s first dedicated Cocoa City, which should serve as an experience centre for progressive farmers. He directed officials to identify a suitable location for the 250-acre project.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to study ways to expand saffron cultivation in the Araku Agency area and improve quality yields. Under the AP Mushroom Mission 2026–2031, he set a target of producing one lakh metric tonnes annually.
Officials informed the CM that apples being cultivated experimentally in Anantapur are tasty and climate conditions are favourable. He directed them to scientifically study the region and expand the cultivation.He also instructed officials to focus on increasing cultivation of avocado, fig, jackfruit, guava and pepper. Fruits like figs should be processed into dry fruit products to enhance value.
The Chief Minister ordered preparation of an action plan to expand horticulture cultivation to 50 lakh acres across the state. He also said BPL farmer families should be supported with dairy and livestock-based supplementary income opportunities, with government-backed assistance plans.
The officials informed the Chief Minister that a statewide crop survey is underway, documenting crops under cultivation and available water resources.
They said the Farmer App now includes comprehensive details such as farmers’ profiles, land extent, soil test data, usage of urea, pesticides and seeds, benefits received under government schemes, groundwater availability and nearby water resources.
The app also provides crop-specific weather forecasts and input requirements such as fertilizers and seeds.
Officials said over 8 lakh farmers have registered on the Farmer App so far. The Chief Minister noted that beyond registrations, effective usage and actual benefits to farmers are more important.
Officials also said awareness campaigns under Rythanna Meekosam reached 48.73 lakh farmer families in Phase 1 and 46.21 lakh farmer families in Phase 2 through a five-point outreach programme.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that southwest monsoon rainfall this year may be below normal at around 92 percent of average levels.They said that El Niño may severely affect rainfed regions, especially Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kadapa, Kurnool and Prakasam districts leading to reduced rainfall which  may impact pulses, oilseeds and water-dependent horticulture crops.As a mitigation measure, officials said the state is implementing PMDS (Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing), under which seeds are sown before the onset of rains.
They said the system improves yields while reducing cultivation costs, fertilizer usage and water consumption, enabling farmers to earn an additional Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000 per acre.
The Chief Minister directed officials to implement PMDS in 20 lakh acres this year and explore integrating it with VBG Ramji initiatives.
Officials said that in 2025–26, natural farming was taken up in 9.26 lakh hectares by 17.74 lakh farmers across 4,116 gram panchayats.For 2026–27, the Chief Minister set an ambitious target to expand natural farming to all 13,300 gram panchayats, covering 25 lakh farmers and 11 lakh hectares.
Officials explained the RSK Intelligence Hub Dashboard, designed to monitor the functioning of Rythu Bharosa Kendras and agriculture sector performance across the state.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure real-time updates and accurate data on the dashboard.

AMARAVATI, APRIL 24: Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav met Professor Y.Y. Teo of the Department of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on the sidelines of his Singapore visit on Thursday, discussing ways to align the State's healthcare system with global standards.

Prof. Teo is a member of the high-level advisory council constituted by the State government to guide reforms in the health sector.

During the meeting, Mr. Yadav briefed Prof. Teo on the range of initiatives being undertaken by the Telugu Desam-led coalition government under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to strengthen public health delivery in the State.

AI, digital records, and cancer screening

The minister outlined the State's adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare services for economically weaker patients, and the use of the NCD-04 programme for early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers through systematic screening. He also spoke about the ongoing development of electronic health records to consolidate patient data across the State's health network.

Mr. Yadav drew particular attention to the STEMI programme, under which patients arriving at government hospitals within the golden hour of a cardiac event are provided a costly clot-dissolving injection free of charge — a measure aimed at improving survival outcomes for heart attack patients who cannot afford private care.

Gates Foundation partnership

The minister also apprised Prof. Teo of the memorandum of understanding signed with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve healthcare delivery in the State, and the steps being taken in furtherance of that agreement.

Mr. Yadav urged Prof. Teo to offer specific recommendations and best-practice guidance that could be incorporated into the State's evolving health policy framework. Prof. Teo expressed satisfaction with the direction of the State government's approach to public health reform.

The meeting is expected to pave the way for deeper academic and technical collaboration between the State government and NUS in strengthening Andhra Pradesh's healthcare infrastructure in the coming years.