feb 2023

ANDHRA PRADESH Startup to train pilots to operate drones in Andhra Pradesh A new era is dawning in the field of drones in AP with the increase in use of drones in agricultural, non-agricultural and industrial sectors. To cater to this demand, a startup has taken up the initiative to train and produce expert drone … Read more

  ANDHRA PRADESH Over 100 big industries with Rs 46,000 crore worth investments set shop in Andhra Pradesh in last 3 years The AP government has bagged several big-ticket projects in the last three years. As many as 107 large and mega industries commenced commercial production with a committed investment of 46,002 crore since 2019. … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Increasing C-sections a cause for concern in Andhra Pradesh  Increasing number of caesarean births have become a cause for concern in Andhra Pradesh. Even as per the official data, over 50% of the total deliveries occurred at the private hospitals in the last two years in the state are surgical deliveries or C-section births. … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH German agency to study Andhra Pradesh’s energy feat In a shot in the arm to the efforts being put in by the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) has come forward to map the energy efficiency and conservation measures of the state. The activity taken up by … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH At 7.7%, dementia cases in Andhra Pradesh higher than national average The prevalence of dementia has been estimated at 7.7% in the 60-plus age group in Andhra Pradesh, while the national average stood at 7.4%. About 8 lakh people may contract dementia – a medical condition that can affect memory, thinking, personality, and reasoning … Read more

  ANDHRA PRADESH Around 29% of coastline eroded in Andhra Pradesh Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh gave out some alarming facts about coastal erosion based on a study by National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) by revealing that as much as 294.89 kms or 28.7% of the coastline in Andhra Pradesh is under varying degrees of … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Centre has set up 6,500 Eco Clubs in AP, says Union min   The Central government has formed 6,500 Eco Clubs in Andhra Pradesh from 2019-20 under National Green Crops (NGC), said Union minister of state for environment, forests and climate change, Ashwini Kumar Choubey. The grant-in-aid was provided to promote environmental awareness and … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH State earns 1,000 cr from barytes exports The state government has earned 1,000 crore from the sale of barytes mineral during the current fiscal. This is the highest ever revenue to be earned in a span of just 10 months of the fiscal. The government had netted around 900 crore during 2021-22 fiscal … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh: Kakinada aims to be industrial hub of east coast The port city of Kakinadais all set to become the major growth centre on the east coast and is likely to boost the economy of Andhra Pradesh. The KG basin with rich oil and natural gas reserves, and large-scale exploration and exploitation of … Read more

ANDHRA PRADESH Vizianagaram aims to complete 34,000 housing units by March The state government has set a target of completion of construction works on 34,505 housing units by March 22, Ugadi, to Vizianagaram district officials. While works on 18,320 units were already completed, the remaining are in various phases of execution. As there are hardly two months … Read more