3 Million Houses will be Built under YSR Jagananna Colonies

The State Government of Andhra Pradesh will take up the construction of 3 Million (30 lakh) houses under the YSR Jagananna Colonies project after distributing the house sites to the beneficiaries on 8th July 2020. Jagananna Colonies is part of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Apollo Tyres commissions its Andhra Pradesh Manufacturing Plant

As per a 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the State Government of Andhra Pradesh and Gurugram headquartered Apollo Tyres Limited, the company will set up its new manufacturing unit at Chittoor district of the state. The foundation stone ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Andhra Environment Management Corporation launched

The Andhra Environment Management Corporation has been launched with the aim of collection, segregation and scientific disposal off industrial waste to mark the World Environment Day on June 5. With industrial waste emerging as a potent form of environmental pollution, ..

Andhra Pradesh launches ‘Jagananna Vidya Deevena’ Scheme

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh recently launched the ‘Jagananna Vidya Deevena’ scheme for supporting college education in the state. About the Scheme The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme for aiding 14 lakh college students in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Launches the COVID Pharma App

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a mobile app to detect COVID-19 cases by surveillance of people’s pharmaceutical purchases. About the App The COVID Pharma is a mobile app launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to detect cases of COVID-19 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Launches YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government recently re-launched the YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme for women SHGs in times of the COVID-19 crisis. About the Scheme The YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme seeks to provide bank loans at a 0% interest rate ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Mobile hand-wash facilities for slum dwellers in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up mobile hand-wash facilities for the slum dwellers in the state to promote basic hygiene in light of the spread of COVID-19. About the Initiative The Andhra Pradesh government has set up mobile hand ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Former CMD of Air India Ashwani Lohani appointed as Chairman of APTDC

Former Chairman and Managing Director of Air India Ashwani Lohani has been recently appointed as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC). This was announced in the order released by the Chief Secretary of the state and the ..