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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
CRDA-IGBC program held to promote Net Zero goals in Andhra
VIJAYAWADA: In a key step toward achieving Andhra Pradesh's Net Zero target by 2040 and the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), held a highlevel capacity-building programme for senior officials in Vijayawada on Friday. The session, held at a city hotel, was attended by over 50 senior officials from APCRDA, including the Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineer (H&B), Director (Planning), Director (Environment), and heads of key departments. The training focused on IGBC's Green Building Rating Systems, aimed at integrating sustainability into future infrastructure projects in the Capital Region. Commissioner K Kanna Babu, delivering the keynote address, reiterated APCRDA's commitment to developing a sustainable Amaravati. 'Our goal is to make Amaravati a model green capital. Our upcoming head office will be a flagship Net Zero project,' he said, adding that IGBC's support is crucial in achieving the 2040 target. Amaravati's master plan earlier received IGBC's Green Cities Platinum rating at the 2018 Happy Cities Summit, making it the first capital city in India to be certified by design. Vijay Sai Meka, chairman of the IGBC Amaravati Chapter, commended APCRDA's efforts. Other key participants included Ganesh Sai Chaitanya Gali, chapter co-chair, and Kiran Kumar Paruchuri, executive vice president of NAREDCO. They also announced the upcoming Green Andhra Summit on August 7. IGBC senior counsellor Sundeep V reaffirmed the council's role as a knowledge partner in AP's green transformation.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Banaganapalle set to become model for P4 implementation: Min Janardhan
Banaganapalle: Minister for Roads & Buildings, Investments, and Infrastructure, BC Janardhan Reddy, emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to achieve the targets of Swarna Andhra Vision-2047 in Banaganapalle constituency. Addressing the first Vision Action Plan Committee meeting held at the Mandal Parishad Office on Thursday, the minister directed officials to design a clear and comprehensive roadmap for local implementation. Senior officials from various departments, RDOs, MPDOs, representatives from Ramco, Jai Jyothi, and UltraTech Cements, along with secretariat staff and Swarna Andhra Vision Committee members, were present. Minister Reddy stated that the P4 initiative (Public–Private–People Partnership for Progress), conceptualized under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, aims to bridge the socio-economic gap between the rich and the poor. He stressed that inclusive development is only possible when communities, industrialists, officials, and elected representatives come together to support marginalized families at the grassroots level. The minister expressed confidence that such collaborative efforts would accelerate progress toward realizing the goals of the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision. As part of the P4 programme, a survey conducted by secretariat staff across five mandals in the constituency has identified 6,500 'Golden Families.' To support these families, 157 mentors have been selected and linked with them. Appreciating the mentors for their proactive participation, the minister instructed officials to expand outreach efforts and encourage more financially capable individuals—including landowners, businesspersons, NRIs, and professionals—to participate in the adoption programme and support more families. The minister also underscored the importance of skill development for unemployed members within the identified families. Citing employment opportunities in local cement industries, he advised the District Skill Development Authority to focus on job-specific training in areas like machinery operation, fitting, and turning. Highlighting the moral responsibility of industries that had acquired land from farmers, he called on them to prioritize offering jobs to those families. He concluded by urging officials to make Banaganapalle a role model for P4 implementation in the state, ensuring sustained and inclusive socio-economic progress.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
AP charts inland waterways vision to drive sustainable growth
The AP Inland Waterways Authority (APIWA) organised a stakeholders' consultation meeting to chart the inland waterways vision in Vijayawada on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, the Infrastructure and Investment (I&I) Minister, BC Janardhan Reddy, said that in a major policy push towards sustainable transport and economic decentralisation, Andhra Pradesh has laid out an ambitious roadmap to make inland waterways a core component of its logistics infrastructure. With 978 kilometres of national waterways and 57 rivers, Andhra Pradesh is among India's most water-rich States. The Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Act, 2023, and the Central Inland Vessels Act, 2021, provide the regulatory foundation to enable safe and modern navigation practices. He said: 'The government aims to reduce dependency on road transport and cut carbon emissions by leveraging this natural advantage. Key corridors like National Waterway–4 (Krishna–Godavari canal system) and NW–79 (Penna River) already link industrial centres to major ports such as Kakinada, Machilipatnam, and Krishnapatnam. Barges operating on these waterways can carry up to 2,200 tonnes—nine times more fuel-efficient than trucks. Current cargo movement of 8 million tonnes per annum is projected to rise to 14 million tonnes with projects like the Bandar Canal and Krishna River Ro-Ro corridors.' APIWA Chairman Z. Siva Prasad emphasised the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to overcome fiscal limitations and accelerate development. Strategic initiatives include Ro-Ro freight services, cruise and temple tourism, and port connectivity enhancements. Over 50 industrial clusters are being planned along river corridors to promote regional growth. APIWA also announced its pioneering role as the first State authority to digitally integrate vessel data with the NAVIK national database, ensuring real-time governance and operational transparency. Calling for collaboration, the Chairman urged the Union and State governments to integrate inland waterways with road, rail, and port infrastructure for a seamless logistics grid. He said: 'This is more than an authority—it's a movement to revive our rivers as engines of prosperity,' aligning the vision with the State's long-term development goal—Swarna Andhra 2047.
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Chandrababu highlights the benefits of Yoga in Vizag, says it is celebrated in 130 countries
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasised the importance of yoga for both physical and mental well-being during the recent Yoga Andhra programme held in Visakhapatnam. He announced that a record-breaking 144,000 yoga instructors have registered for the event, which aims to celebrate International Yoga Day. Naidu highlighted the achievement of 22,000 tribal students who set a Guinness World Record with their performance of Surya Namaskar, demonstrating the widespread enthusiasm for yoga in the region. He encouraged attendees to practise yoga for at least an hour each day, asserting that such commitment yields significant benefits. 'Yoga is not merely an exercise; it cultivates discipline and concentration,' he stated, underscoring the broader significance of the practice. The Chief Minister noted that Yoga Day is celebrated in 130 countries, advocating for its integration into all sports. He expressed his vision of incorporating yoga into the Swarna Andhra 2047 initiative, aiming to promote a healthier and more disciplined society.
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
4-day ‘Hack to the Future Andhra 2025' held
Visakhapatnam: Marking successful completion of a year of piloting Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum for Classes VII, VIII and IX across 100 government secondary schools, the government of Andhra Pradesh celebrated State-level showcasing of student innovation and teacher leadership. The pilot programme, implemented across Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, Andhra Pradesh Model School, government high schools in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam, introduced learners to foundational AI concepts, future skills and career education. Celebrating the achievement, a four-day-long 'Hack to the Future Andhra 2025' was organised at GITAM, bringing students, teachers and education leaders to celebrate future-ready learning by the government of AP in partnership with Quest Alliance, Samagra Shiksha (SSA AP) and Leadership for Equity. It also equipped teachers with tools and training to facilitate technology-integrated learning. G Sridevi, a Telugu educator teaching in KGBV Saravakota, said, 'As a Telugu teacher with little knowledge in technology, I relied on poems and stories to teach. Gradually, I began using small apps and IFP panels to engage my students.' The State programme director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh B Srinivasa Rao, said, 'This initiative is not just about introducing students to AI but also about bringing alive the State's ambitious vision of 'Swarna Andhra 2047' where AP emerges as an AI Hub for the country.' The event featured a hackathon bootcamp, a prototype showcase, and a teacher recognition ceremony. In all 39 students, working in teams of three, developed AI-powered prototypes to solve local problems, with guidance from 13 trained teachers. These projects addressed issues ranging from waste management to access to public services, and were presented to an expert panel comprising professors, funders, educationists and state officials.
