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.

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.

GUNTUR, April 21: The Progressive Recognised Teachers Union (PRTU), Andhra Pradesh State unit, staged a peaceful dharna at the Guntur district headquarters on Tuesday, pressing a wide range of long-pending demands relating to service conditions, pay revisions, and welfare measures for teachers across the State. A memorandum embodying the demands was submitted to the District Collector.

Ghantasala Srinivasarao, Chairman of the AP JAC Guntur district unit and district president of AP NGGO, who attended the event as chief guest, said the problems faced by teachers had remained unresolved for a long time and called upon the government to respond promptly and take steps towards their redressal. He underlined that teacher welfare was indispensable to strengthening the education system.

Key demands

The union's demands centred on several service-related issues. These included the framing of comprehensive service rules, constitution of a new Pay Revision Commission (PRC) with a 30 per cent interior relief, and abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Teachers who entered service through the 2003 DSC were specifically demanded to be brought under OPS. The union also called for clearance of pending Dearness Allowance arrears, GPF, APGLI, and Earned Leave encashment dues.

Other demands included restoration of GO 302, filling of Junior Lecturer promotion vacancies, implementation of the 70:30 ratio — allotting 70 per cent of Secondary Grade Teacher promotions to SA Telugu and Hindi posts — and opening of GPF accounts for Municipal Corporation teachers. The union further sought reclassification of School Complex Headmasters as Grade-1 HMs, and promotions for Urdu and Oriya language teachers.

Staffing and institutional demands

The union demanded appointment of Hostel Welfare Officers in tribal residential schools, deployment of Data Entry Operators in every high school and model primary school, and restriction of teacher rationalisation exercises to once every five years. It also sought exemption of in-service teachers from the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).

Further, the PRTU called for merger of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, Model Schools, and Gurukulas into the government system under the Master Teacher Scale (MTS), regularisation of Art, Craft, Drawing, and Physical Education teachers working under SSA as full-time employees, and extension of MTS benefits to CRT and CMRT staff with a 60 per cent wage hike.

The union also demanded implementation of the Employee Health Scheme (EHS) with insurance coverage for both government and private school teachers, and immediate resolution of issues faced by aided school teachers.

The leaders urged the District Collector to consider the demands sympathetically, recommend them to the State government, and take initiative for their early resolution.

Among those who participated were G.V.S. Ramakrishna, D. Srinivasareddy, Rambabau, Shyam Moses, M. Venkateswarrao, M. Chandrakishor, Y. Nagamani, and Sheikh Abdul Razak.

AMARAVATI, April 16: The Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati State Committee on Thursday called on Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav at the Secretariat and expressed its gratitude for the priority being accorded to the clearance of pending dues of retired government employees. The delegation was led by JAC Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlу.

Speaking on the occasion, the JAC leadership noted that retired employees had for years been passing away without receiving their legitimate dues, and that settlement payments to the families of deceased employees were also being inordinately delayed. The association said it had repeatedly brought these concerns to the attention of the government, holding discussions with the Cabinet sub-committee, Finance Department officials, and the Chief Secretary on multiple occasions.

The JAC acknowledged that the Finance Minister had played a pivotal role in expediting the payment process by taking up the matter directly with the Chief Minister. The State leadership conveyed its appreciation for his proactive intervention and assured that they would continue to coordinate with the government for the release of pending benefits to pensioners and regular employees in the future as well.

The meeting was attended by Secretary General Palisetti Damodara Rao, Associate Chairman T.V. Phani Peerraju, and Treasurer Timma Satti Nageswara Rao.

Outsourcing Employees Seek Seniority-Based Pay, HR Policy

In a separate development, representatives of the State Government Outsourcing Employees Association submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister urging the government to implement seniority-based salary payments for outsourcing employees, extend all government welfare schemes to them, and put in place a comprehensive HR policy. The delegation was led by State president Ganta Sampat.

The association also requested that the retirement age of outsourcing employees be raised from 60 to 62 years, pointing out that the current practice of retiring them at 60 in some departments was causing serious financial hardship. The Minister is said to have responded positively to the demand.

On the issue of pay and welfare schemes, the Minister assured the delegation that the Cabinet sub-committee would deliberate on the matter shortly and that suggestions from employee associations would be considered if necessary.

CM distributes land records at Vemuru event, announces Suryalanka beach tourism push and ₹27 crore in local infrastructure; takes aim at opposition for alleged threats and destabilisation attempts

VEMURU: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the government would complete the distribution of 1.12 crore pattadar passbooks across Andhra Pradesh by March 2027, assuring farmers that the exercise was entirely corruption-free and that passbooks would be delivered directly to beneficiaries' homes following auto-mutation.

Speaking at the 'Mee Bhoomi – Mee Hakku' programme held at Surepalli village in Vemuru constituency of Bapatla district, Mr. Naidu personally distributed passbooks to farmers and reviewed land records in their presence. He said the government's Re-Survey 2.0 initiative had been launched to resolve long-standing land disputes permanently, with work already completed in 6,976 of the State's 16,816 villages. The entire resurvey, he said, would be wrapped up by March 2027.

Technology and land reforms

Mr. Naidu said advanced security features including blockchain technology, QR codes, and digital lockers had been introduced to prevent tampering with land records. He added that the Land Titling Act had been repealed to better safeguard property rights, and that 100 per cent auto-mutation had been implemented for sale, gift, and partition deeds.

On land encumbrances, the Chief Minister said 1.37 lakh acres of village service inam lands had been removed from the Section 22-A prohibited list, with steps under way to free another one lakh acres. Registration charges had also been simplified, with properties valued up to ₹10 lakh attracting a flat fee of ₹100, and those above that threshold charged ₹1,000.

Attack on opposition conduct

Mr. Naidu trained his sights on the opposition, alleging that those who held power for five years had left behind a trail of misgovernance, and were now resorting to threats and intimidation after losing office. He alleged that attempts had been made to attack media organisations and warned that such conduct was corrosive to democratic values.

"Threatening to reopen cases and target individuals upon returning to power reflects a vindictive mindset. My government will always act strictly in accordance with the law — but we will not encourage behaviour that endangers public safety."

— N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh

He urged the public not to be misled, saying that collective responsibility was essential to protect the State's progress, and that leaders who depended solely on political power for survival could not sustain themselves through any other means.

Suryalanka as 'Mini Goa'

Turning to regional development, Mr. Naidu announced that Suryalanka Beach in Bapatla district would be developed as a "Mini Goa," positioning it as a destination for beach tourism. He said the government was simultaneously focusing on eco-tourism and temple tourism as part of a broader effort to harness the State's tourism potential.

Infrastructure for Vemuru

The Chief Minister announced a package of infrastructure investments for Vemuru constituency: ₹10 crore for a bridge over the Tungabhadra drain, ₹15 crore for a high-level bridge on the Kolluru ferry road, ₹2 crore for a culvert on the Bhattiprolu–Pesarlanka road, and a new fire station for Vemuru town.

Concluding his address, Mr. Naidu said sustainable governance, transparent systems, and people-centric reforms were indispensable to the State's long-term growth and stability.

Amaravati : In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and expediting appointments, the Andhra Pradesh Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department has decided to entrust the Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSR B) with the end-to-end management of zonal-level staff recruitments, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Wednesday.

The decision, which will come into effect for all future notifications, covers the entire recruitment cycle — from issuing notifications to finalising the selection list — for posts that were hitherto handled by the four zonal offices located at Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, and Kadapa.

Why the Change Was Needed

Under the existing system, zonal offices independently managed recruitments for posts including Staff Nurses, Radiographers, Pharmacy Assistants, Malaria Officers, Statistical Officers, Deputy Statistical Officers, and Medical Record Technicians. The process — spanning receipt of applications, scrutiny, handling of objections, finalisation of selection lists, counselling, and posting orders — was handled entirely at the regional level.

The limitations of this arrangement came into sharp focus recently when the Rajamahendravaram zonal office issued a notification for around 310 nursing posts and received nearly 12,000 applications in response. Verifying qualifications, seniority, and other details took up to three months, with the office relying on temporary data entry operators and senior assistants to manage the workload. Each zonal office operates with an average staff strength of only about 15 personnel, from record assistants to superintendents.

The Minister said the centralisation of this process would relieve considerable administrative pressure on zonal offices, freeing their staff to focus on employee promotions, service matters, and other governance responsibilities.

Recruitment Board's Track Record

The APMSR B already handles State-level appointments, including Medical Officers, Assistant Professors, Psychiatrists, and other specialised posts, based on indents received from the Directorates of Medical Education, Public Health, Secondary Health, and AYUSH. Counselling and posting orders, however, continue to be issued by the respective Heads of Department.

The Board's established processes were recently applied to the appointment of 482 doctors under the Directorate of Public Health, and the same framework will now be extended to zonal-level posts.

Since June 2024, the APMSR B has completed 2,310 recruitments up to March 31, 2026. The Minister also announced that the Board would shortly take up the filling of 317 Assistant Professor posts in teaching hospitals.

Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav said the new arrangement, combined with the State government's ongoing commitment to zero-vacancy recruitment, would ensure that appointments are completed more swiftly and with greater accountability.

Clear bills of small contractors : CM

Amaravati : Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials of Finance department to  clear pending bills inherited from the previous government. During the meeting, the Chief Minister enquired about the status of pending payments to serving and retired government employees and issued directives  for clearing these dues.
As per the directions of the Chief Minister, steps have been initiated to release pending bills amounting to Rs 7,358 crore, providing significant relief to employees.

Officials informed that Rs 1,848 crore towards Provident Fund dues has  been credited directly into employees’ accounts and Rs 76 crore has been disbursed under Group Life Insurance covering 4,793 beneficiaries.The other 
payments in progress include Rs 3,411 crore towards gratuity dues,  Rs 1,800 crore towards leave encashment for retired employees and  Rs 223 crore towards additional surrendered leave dues for police personnel.
These payments are expected to be completed within the next two days.
The Chief Minister directed that all pending dues, including employee-related and other bills, should be cleared systematically based on fund availability.

During the review, past issues related to employee funds under the previous regime were also discussed. It was noted that diversion of employee funds had caused hardships, and even those who raised concerns reportedly faced legal harassment.
The Chief Minister also reviewed pending payments to contractors and material suppliers. Officials stated that Rs 614 crore has already been paid to small contractors for works executed and materials supplied.
The Chief Minister emphasized that priority must be given to small contractors in clearing pending bills going forward.

Amaravati receives legal status now, irreversable: CM

Amaravati capital: A symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect : CM

Amaravati : Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that Amaravati has now received irreversible legal status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh through an Act passed in Parliament, calling it a historic moment  honoring the will of the people.
Expressing happiness over the passage of the Amaravati Bill in Parliament, the Chief Minister participated in 
Deepa Harathi ceremony along with his wife Bhuvaneswari  and farmers at Uddandarayunipalem, the site where the foundation stone for the capital was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
Later addressing the gathering the Chief Minister said "The success of Amaravati will be written in golden letters in the history of India.”The sacrifices of farmers who gave their land will remain eternal.
“After facing numerous conspiracies, we have reclaimed our capital.”Amaravati now has permanent legal backing—an identity for the state that was missing until now.
He also recalled the support extended by leaders like Pawan Kalyan during the agitation.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and leaders of all political parties that supported the bill.
The Chief Minister said Amaravati is not just a capital, it is a symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect.He added that the Prime Minister is expected to visit again to inaugurate projects once construction is completed.
Strongly criticising  the opposition, particularly YSR Congress Party, the Chief Minister said they walked out during crucial discussions on the capital and  failed to support resolutions even in the Assembly.
The Chief Minister inspected the foundation plaque performed Puja.
He offered prayers and performed Deepa Harathi with devotion.
The event was attended by ministers, public representatives and Amaravati farmers.
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State climbs from 12th place to first in nine months; special focus on HIV testing in prisons, vulnerable institutions cited as key factor

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top-ranked state in the country in HIV prevention and control, with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) recognising the Andhra Pradesh AIDS Control Society (AP SACS) as the best-performing state AIDS control body for the nine-month period from April to December 2025-26. The development was announced by State Health and Medical Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.

AP SACS secured a score of 107 out of 141 across 33 designated performance indicators, translating to a score of 75.9 per cent — surpassing all other states in the country. The achievement is particularly significant given the state's trajectory: AP SACS was ranked seventh on the same parameters during the corresponding period in 2024-25, and had slipped to 12th place by the close of that financial year.

A Steady Climb Through the Year

The turnaround has been swift and consistent. In the first quarter of 2025-26 (April to June), AP SACS secured second position. It then rose to first place in both the second quarter (July to September) and the third quarter (October to December), consolidating its lead in the cumulative nine-month ranking. NACO evaluates and publishes a cumulative scorecard for all state AIDS control bodies every quarter in accordance with its established guidelines.

Minister Satya Kumar Yadav attributed the improved performance to a series of planned and targeted interventions undertaken by the alliance government from the beginning of the 2025-26 financial year, aimed at strengthening HIV case management and improving the quality of care extended to those affected.

Focus on Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups

AP SACS Project Director (in-charge) Roninki Gopalakrishna highlighted that the state had achieved full compliance — a perfect score — on several critical indicators. These included conducting regular HIV diagnostic tests for inmates in central, district, and sub-jails, as well as for residents of orphanages, juvenile homes, and women who have been victims of trafficking.

The state also received high scores for its effective coordination with 36 non-governmental organisations working with high-risk groups, the operation of de-addiction centres catering to intravenous drug users, and the performance of Disha surveillance centres at the district level.

Out of the total 33 indicators, AP SACS recorded a lead position in 25, underlining the breadth of its performance improvement rather than gains confined to select categories.

Significant Decline in New Infections

Beyond institutional rankings, the data points to a broader public health achievement. Between 2010 and 2025, Andhra Pradesh recorded a 76.9 per cent reduction in new HIV infections — considerably higher than the national average decline of 48 per cent over the same period. Officials described this as a particularly noteworthy outcome that reflects sustained efforts over more than a decade.

Mr. Gopalakrishna expressed confidence that AP SACS would maintain its momentum through the remainder of the financial year and continue to serve as a model for other states in the national HIV control programme.

Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar Commends Engineers for Achieving 99.58% PLF

Amaravati: AP GENCO has scripted a new chapter in the history of Andhra Pradesh’s power sector by achieving record-breaking electricity production. Under the visionary leadership and guidance of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant (RTPP) has reached its highest-ever generation levels. Against its total installed capacity of 1,650 MW, the RTPP successfully generated 1,643 MW on Wednesday. This remarkable feat was marked by a record Plant Loading Factor (PLF) of 99.58%, the highest ever recorded in the history of the plant.

Minister for Energy, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, expressed great pride in this achievement and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the engineers and staff of RTPP. He stated that this milestone is a direct result of the dedication and tireless efforts of the GENCO team, who are working in alignment with the Chief Minister’s vision to ensure energy security for the state.

"The commitment shown by the RTPP engineers is exemplary. I hope they continue this momentum to achieve more such milestones in the future," the Minister said.

Furthermore, Minister Ravi Kumar called for a collective effort from DISCOMs and TRANSCO engineers. He emphasized that while achieving record production is vital, the ultimate goal remains to provide quality and reliable power to consumers at an affordable cost. He urged all departments to work in synergy to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure and serve the public effectively.

BJP state president PVN Madhav hails the development as a historic milestone; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaffirms commitment to world-class capital

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: The passage of the Amaravati Capital Bill in both Houses of Parliament has set off widespread celebrations across Andhra Pradesh, with political leaders and farmers gathering at Uddandarayunipalem to mark what many are calling a defining moment in the state's post-bifurcation journey.

Addressing the gathering, BJP state president PVN Madhav said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pivotal role in steering the legislation through Parliament had earned him a permanent place in the hearts of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He also paid tribute to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his sustained support, describing it as something that "history will remember."

Mr. Madhav characterised the conferment of legal status upon Amaravati as a landmark achievement, noting that it had been realised only after prolonged struggle and perseverance. He attributed the success to a combination of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's resolve and the sustained backing of the Central government. The contributions of BJP's elected representatives and Members of Parliament from the state also received special mention.

Reflecting on the sacrifices made by farmers who had surrendered their lands for the capital's development, Mr. Madhav said the hardships they endured between 2019 and 2024 could not be forgotten. He observed that the bill had secured the support of nearly all major political parties in the country — a rare show of cross-party consensus.

Mr. Madhav expressed confidence that Amaravati would grow into far more than an administrative capital — envisioning it as a hub for industry, tourism, and welfare initiatives. He recalled with pride his own role as a member of the Capital Selection Committee during his tenure as MLC, when he had submitted reports to the Central government on the matter. The symbolic gesture of bringing soil and water from sacred sites across the country to Amaravati, he said, had forged a deep national connection with the new capital.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at the event, reiterated the government's firm commitment to developing Amaravati into a world-class capital city.

Among those present were BJP leaders Panatala Suresh, Syed Basha, and several others. The mood among attendees was one of relief and optimism, with leaders expressing that the long-cherished aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh had at last been fulfilled

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