August 2021

ANDHRA PRADESH No flow of funds from Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, Krishna River Management Board struggles The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) — set up to resolve water issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — has been fighting its own battle with both the states. With Telangana and AP not releasing funds even after repeated … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH   Andhra Pradesh: TTD readies to promote desi cow breeds   Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams plans to introduce ‘Navaneeta Seva’ in Tirumala to protect and promote native cow breeds. KS Jawahar Reddy, chairman and executive officer of TTD specified authority, said the temple body is contemplating to prepare all naivedyams (food offerings) offered to Lord Venkateswara using … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco crop size hiked to 130 million kg for 2021-2022 The tobacco board has fixed crop size for Andhra Pradesh at 130 million kg for the 2021-22 crop season. The decision was taken at the special board meeting held in virtual mode on Monday. The reasonably decent prices offered by traders for the stock during the current … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh targets setting up 33GW hydro power storage plant The Andhra Pradesh energy department is planning to set up pumped hydro storage power projects in various districts with a total capacity of 33.24 gigawatt. The government has identified 1.45 lakh acres in Kadapa, Kurnool, Anantapur districts for these proposed renewable energy parks. These will … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh govt to reduce compliances for ease of biz The state government is ready to amend some legislations to liberalise rules and promote industrialisation. This is expected to be done in the next Assembly session. “The government has already reduced burdensome compliances from 390 to 285,” said chief secretary Adityanadh Das. The … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Largest Solar PV in Andhra Pradesh NTPC has commissioned the biggest floating photovoltaic PV undertaking in India of 25MW power on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is also the first photovoltaic project to be set up beneath the Flexibilisation Scheme. Highlights: This scheme was once notified … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: Master plan on anvil for logistics sector The state government is preparing a policy document to promote professionalism and excellence in logistics services and create employment opportunities. The government is planning to ensure integrated, seamless, efficient, reliable, green, sustainable and cost-effective logistics network in the state. The state government wanted to … Read more

  ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: First of its kind Navaratnalu temple showcasing government welfare schemes built at Srikalahasti Navartnala Alayam, the first of its kind museum showcasing the state government’s flagship welfare schemes – Navaratnalu, is all set to be inaugurated at Srikalahasti in Chittoor district on Monday. The unique structure has a museum, an … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: Digital libraries to be set up in all villages Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials start establishing digital libraries in every village across the state. He wanted them to start the work from August 15, marking the 75 years of Independence. The chief minister addressed the officials during the … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH   Digital pilot project to benefit AP   Minister of state for electronics and information technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said one village each from 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh are covered under the Digital Village Pilot project. The project is being implemented through CSC e-Governance Service India Limited. He was responding to a question by Rajahmundry MP Margani … Read more