CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Sanjeevani Project, Targets Healthy Andhra Pradesh

Feb 02, 2026 | 477 Views

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that comprehensive medical screenings will be conducted for over 7.2 million people across Andhra Pradesh to create detailed digital health profiles, with the objective of transforming the state into a “Healthy Andhra Pradesh.” During his visit to the Village Health Clinic at Thummisi village in the Kuppam constituency, the Chief Minister personally reviewed the digital health records of residents and interacted with beneficiaries to understand the implementation of the Sanjeevani Project. He stated that advanced technology is being leveraged to monitor public health, identify diseases early, and ensure timely treatment through expert medical consultations and essential medicines. The Chief Minister explained that the Sanjeevani initiative, launched as a pilot in Kuppam and later expanded to Chittoor district, will be scaled across the state within this year. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TCS, the Digi-Nerve Center is enabling the creation and analysis of individual digital health records, including data from primary health centers and hospitals. He noted that health scoring will be introduced after conducting 42 types of medical tests, covering conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anemia, and heart disease. The government also plans to introduce AI-based doctor services for medical guidance. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with residents facing health challenges and directed officials to ensure specialized treatment. He also announced financial assistance of ₹3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family of a person who recently died due to cardiac arrest in Thummisi village.

Sri Govindarajaswamy Teppotsavam Concludes Grandly in Tirupati

Feb 02, 2026 | 337 Views

The seven-day annual Teppotsavam of Sri Govindarajaswamy concluded in a grand and devotional atmosphere at the temple pushkarini in Tirupati on Sunday. As part of the concluding rituals, special religious ceremonies were conducted at the temple, drawing large numbers of devotees. In the morning, Snapana Tirumanjanam was performed for the Lord and His consorts between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, marking an important highlight of the celebrations. Later in the evening, Sri Govindarajaswamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, graced devotees by taking seven rounds on the decorated floating platforms from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The procession was followed by a ceremonial temple street parade, allowing devotees to have darshan. Devotional programmes including bhajans, harikatha, and classical music were organised by the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad and Annamacharya Project. Senior religious heads, temple officials, and a large gathering of devotees participated in the celebrations, marking a spiritually enriching conclusion to the festival.

Lokesh Interacts with Students at JNTU Kakinada, Shares Vision for Youth-Driven Andhra Pradesh

Jan 31, 2026 | 485 Views

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Andhra Pradesh a number one state across all sectors, with students playing a central role in shaping its future. Interacting with students under the “Hello Lokesh” programme at JNTU Kakinada, he said his Padayatra offered deep insights into public aspirations, especially those of youth, which are now guiding governance decisions. He highlighted that since the coalition government assumed office, nearly four lakh jobs have been created, with a strong emphasis on decentralised development, cluster-based industrial growth, and transforming students from job seekers into job creators through skills, innovation, and research. Addressing a wide range of student questions, the Minister spoke on sustainable development, green energy, industrial investments, education reforms, and social responsibility. He stressed the importance of moral values, continuous learning, research funding by industries on the lines of CSR, and reducing children’s exposure to harmful social media through age-appropriate digital regulations. Lokesh underlined that Andhra Pradesh is building strong ecosystems in sectors such as IT, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, aqua research, and green molecules, while strengthening public education, healthcare infrastructure, and employment pathways to ensure inclusive and balanced growth across all regions of the state.

AP Government Grants Full Protocol Status to MLC Naga Babu in Etcherla Constituency

Jan 31, 2026 | 480 Views

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued official orders granting full protocol status to MLC Konidela Nagendra Rao (Naga Babu) for the Etcherla Assembly constituency, marking a key administrative decision aimed at strengthening local governance. As per the government order, Naga Babu has chosen Etcherla under the provision that allows Members of the Legislative Council to select a constituency of focus, entrusting him with an active role in development initiatives and official programs in the region. According to the guidelines, the MLC will receive protocol and official courtesies equivalent to that of an elected MLA at all government functions held within the constituency. District officials, from the Collector to field-level staff, have been directed to strictly follow the order, with disciplinary action warned in case of non-compliance. The decision is expected to enhance accessibility, coordination, and effective resolution of public issues in Etcherla, contributing to overall constituency development.

EMESCO Pledges ₹1.40 Crore Worth of Books to Government Libraries in Andhra Pradesh

Jan 29, 2026 | 341 Views

EMESCO has announced a major knowledge-support initiative by committing publications worth ₹1.40 crore to government libraries across Andhra Pradesh. EMESCO representative Vijayakumar met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat in Amaravati and informed him that the organization’s governing council had approved the donation to strengthen public access to books and learning resources. The Chief Minister appreciated the initiative, stating that libraries play a vital role in spreading knowledge and that sharing books is equivalent to sharing wisdom. He noted that the distribution of quality publications would greatly benefit students and the general public, and emphasized the importance of making necessary arrangements to ensure the timely delivery of these books to libraries throughout the state.