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New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
CM Naidu vows to empower 20 lakh poor families through P4 initiative
TIRUPATI: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said he would serve as a guardian for poor children across Andhra Pradesh, calling the opportunity a 'God-given responsibility'. He was addressing a gathering at the Praja Vedika during an awareness meeting on the newly launched P4 (People-Public-Private-Partnership) programme. Naidu reiterated his long-standing goal to eliminate poverty from the State by 2029. 'My dream is to make Andhra Pradesh a State without poverty. Through the P4 initiative, we aim to uplift 15 to 20 lakh poor families,' he said, adding that the programme will be a global model and succeed with the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. 'If we support these golden children, their confidence will grow, and they, in turn, will uplift others,' he added, referring to the Bangaru Kutumbams (golden families) scheme under P4. P4 beneficiaries share their journeys of struggle & hope Beneficiaries of the P4 initiative shared emotional stories of hardship and aspiration at the Praja Vedika, drawing applause and support from officials, community leaders, and NGOs. A beneficiary named D Vinutha said that she scored 986 marks in Intermediate BiPC and is currently pursuing long-term coaching for medical entrance. Her sister Anitha has completed Intermediate, and her brother Ganesh is in Class 10. The siblings lost their mother in 2014 and their father during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been raised by their grandparents. 'If we get the right guidance, we will study well, reach good positions, and guide others,' Vinutha said. Rotary Club President Rajendra Shetty praised the Chief Minister for his vision and pledged that the Rotary Club would sponsor the education of Vinutha and her siblings. 'Chandrababu is a boon from Lord Venkateswara,' Shetty said. Another beneficiary, Eshwari, lost her husband in 2019 and receives no support from her in-laws. She is raising two sons, currently in Classes 8 and 5. Moved by her story, Senior Scientist Srinivas from Ras Vignana Kendram announced that his organisation would sponsor her sons' education and offer her a beautician training course.
Hans India
20-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
CM felicitates sanitary workers
Tirupati: As a token of appreciation of sanitary workers whose efforts helped Municipal Corporation Commissioner Narapureddy Mourya (MCT) bag the national award in Swachh Survekshan competition, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu felicitated the sanitary workers on Saturday. During his visit to the Police Parade Ground for Praja Vedika programme, the Chief Minister in the presence of Commissioner Mourya felicitated the sanitary workers. The Chief Minister appreciated Municipal Commissioner Narapureddy Mourya, health department officials and workers for their hard work im keeping the pilgrim city clean and tidy and wanted the corporation to do its best in making the city cleanest in the country. The two workers who were much elated for getting felicitated by none other than the State Chief Minister said it enthused the entire 1,000 and above sanitary workers in the corporation to work with renewed vigour to see the corporation achieves many more awards.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu advocates elimination of single-use plastic from daily life
Projecting the single-use plastic as a demon that can potentially harm the earth, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has advocated the need for its elimination from our daily lives. Addressing the public on 'Swarnandhra Swacchandra', at the Praja Vedika conducted here on Saturday, Mr. Naidu explained how the micro plastic entered the food chain and further into the human body, potentially impacting the health of every living being on earth. 'Our government is committed to the 'No Plastic' slogan. Even burning plastic releases fumes that not only harm the environment but also cause respiratory disorders. We will ban plastic less than 120 microns, such as cups and plates,' he said. Explaining the elimination schedule in a phased manner, the Chief Minister said the single-use plastic would be stamped out of the State Secretariat by Independence Day (August 15), and the same would be shown the door from 17 Municipal Corporations by Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). While calling it a sacred movement, Mr. Naidu appealed to the public to join hands with the government to help in its smooth implementation. 'A global holy destination such as Tirupati should lead by example and be the guiding light for the rest of the State,' he remarked. Circular economy Mr. Naidu explained that the State was planning to surge ahead in the direction of circular economy, hinting at the need to reuse and recycle the resources. Referring to the industrial park developed in a whopping 300 acres at Thukivakam integrated waste processing centre, he narrated the process of converting wet waste into compost and biogas, and the process of making discarded plastic into granules. 'We are generating 9,000 tonnes of garbage collectively from 123 local bodies per day — 5,500 tonnes dry waste and 3,500 tonnes wet waste. The previous government has left behind 86 lakh tonnes of waste, which will be removed by October 2,' the Chief Minister said. Renewing his appeal to the public not to litter in public places, Mr. Naidu asked them to emulate Japan, where the roads were considered as sacred as their homes.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. CM Naidu to visit Tirupati on July 19
The scheduled visit of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to Tirupati on Saturday will primarily focus on sanitation and allied issues. After arriving at the Tirupati airport by 11 a.m., Mr. Naidu will reach the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati's (MCT) integrated waste processing plant at Thukivakam on the city outskirts. Later, he will pray at the TTD's Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at Kapila Theertham by noon, where he will also interact with the stakeholders of 'Swarnandhra Swachhandra'. After lunch, he will participate in the 'Praja Vedika' programme at the Police Parade Grounds in M.R. Palle and later visit the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham in Alipiri for a brief interaction with the pontiff. He will later reach Renigunta airport and depart to Vijayawada. Chief Minister's programme coordinator P. Venkatesh and Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu supervised the arrangements at the various venues along with the Collector S. Venkateswar and MCT Commissioner N. Mourya, while Superintendent of Police V. Harshavardhan Raju inspected the security arrangements.
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM's Tirupati visit today to blend governance with spirituality
Tirupati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirupati on Saturday with a packed itinerary combining governance, cleanliness initiatives, and a spiritual sojourn. Apart from participating in the 'Praja Vedika' programme and visiting the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati's (MCT) waste management plant at Thukivakam, the Chief Minister will also visit prominent spiritual sites in the temple town. As part of his spiritual engagements, Naidu will offer prayers at Kapileswara Swamy temple at Kapilatheertham. He will also visit the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham's Maha Paduka Mandapam near Alipiri, where he will have darshan of the Kanchi Acharyas who are currently observing the 'Chaturmasya Deeksha'. The Chief Minister will interact with the Acharyas during his visit. At Kapilatheertham, the Chief Minister will also interact with stakeholders under the Swachh Andhra – Swarna Andhra programme and take part in the cleanliness drive which is organised every third Saturday of the month. Naidu will arrive at Tirupati Airport at 11 am on a day-long visit. He will first proceed to Thukivakam village to visit the MCT's integrated waste processing unit, where he will inspect various facilities including the material recycling facility, construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant, and the bio-methanation plant. Post his visit to Kapilatheertham, the CM will head to the Police Parade Grounds, where he will participate in the 'Praja Vedika' programme, being held under the 'First Step in Good Governance' initiative. Later, after the interaction with the Kanchi Acharyas, the Chief Minister is scheduled to return to Tirupati Airport and depart for Vijayawada at 5.10 pm. Ahead of the Chief Minister's visit, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar reviewed the arrangements and directed officials to ensure foolproof security and smooth conduct of all programmes. The collector, along with CM's programme coordinator Pendurthi Venkatesh, city MLA Arani Srinivasulu, SP V Harshavardhan Raju, and municipal commissioner N Mourya, monitored the security arrangements at Thukivakam waste management plant, Alipiri, and the Police Parade Grounds. The collector stressed that there should be no lapses in security arrangements during the Chief Minister's visit. He instructed the officials assigned to duties to ensure that all arrangements are made with precision and without any negligence.
