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Andhra Pradesh’s New Semiconductor Policy 2024-29

November 19, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29, which aims to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It also covers related sectors like Outsourced Assembly & Testing (OSAT) and assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packing ..

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Andhra Pradesh Bill to End Discrimination

November 15, 2024

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a Bill  to amend the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Act, 1986 for removal of discriminatory terms regarding individuals affected by leprosy. The Bill was introduced on November 14, 2024, by Health ..

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Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

October 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

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Andhra Pradesh to Scrap 2 Child Policy for Local Elections

October 20, 2024

On October 20, 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to introduce legislation requiring local body election candidates to have two or more children. This move aims to address concerns about the state’s ageing population and declining ..

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves ₹5,000 Crore for MSME Sector

September 19, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a ₹5,000 crore fund to help small businesses, aiming to create 2 million jobs over the next five years. This ₹5,000 crore fund is designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), helping ..

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Andhra Pradesh Wins 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity

July 19, 2024

The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was given to the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project in 2024 for its work on sustainable farming in India. This award shows how important Andhra Pradesh is to eco-friendly farming around the ..

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41,000-Year-Old Ostrich Nest Found in Andhra Pradesh

July 2, 2024

In Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, archaeologists found an ostrich nest that is 41,000 years old. This is the oldest known nest of its kind anywhere in the world. The site gave us important information about the megafauna of prehistoric India, including ..

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Will Andhra Pradesh Get Special Category Status?

June 11, 2024

Since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, there has been a strong push for Andhra Pradesh to be given Special Category Status (SCS). Even though the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which split the state into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, didn’t ..

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