Downloaded from http://smartprep.in Downloaded from http://smartprep.in JALASIRIKI HARATHI he State Government celebrated Jalasiriki Harathi bring 3,240 acres under irrigation on the Sarada river at programme as a thanks-giving to water bodies Narasapuram and offered “harathi” with flowers, across Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister vermillion, turmeric, silk sari, bangles and fruits amid Chandrababu Naidu envisaged the “Jalasiriki Harathi” vedic chants. During the programme at different places programme to create awareness on water conservation, in the state, the CM administered a pledge to the people increase awareness on environmental protection among for protecting waters. people and worshipping nature. The CM launched the The idea of making people venerate water came after three-day “Jalasiriki Harathi” programme by inaugurat - his offering “harathi” to the Godavari and the Krishna ing an anicut across the Sarada river on September 6. during pushkarams, he said. Addressing the gathering The CM accorded administrative sanction to the Rs after after performing puja to the Godavari river at 2,022-crore Pedapudi reservoir under Phase I of Babu Pushkara Ghat in Rajahmundry, Naidu said it is the duty Jagjivanram Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanti (USS). Address - of the people to celebrate “Jalasiri Ki Harathi” on the ing a public meeting at Gobburu, he vowed to complete lines of other festivals irrespective of caste, religion and the project soon and bring water linking the Godavari region. He also laid the foundation for second phase of and the Sarada rivers. The first phase covers 1.3 lakh Chintalapudi Lift Irrigation Scheme at Guddigudem v acres in eight mandals. Earlier, he inaugurated the village, Gopalapuram mandal, West Godavari district Tanicut constructed with a cost of Rs16 crore that would during the event. Downloaded from http://smartprep.in C O N T E N T S ‘Learning continuously is important’ Hurdles removed for Neradi barriage 18 26 Addressing 130 in-service IAS officers from across the country, CM Chandrababu Naidu shared his immense experience in administration and real time governance. AP, home to visionary 5 leadership: 10 President Kovind Awards Presented to Journalists, 19 Photographers Happening Andhra Vijayawada getting transformed Various developments across the 32 state of Andhra Pradesh. Agreement inked for Muchumarri scheme 12 making AP districts commissioned 6 drought-proof 23 Gopichand Academy to Plans to connect 7 get land Amaravati and VJA 13 AP Tourism with Hyperloop kicks off new Final touches to 8 Rs 100 cr fund to campaign Amaravati Designs 14 encourage innovations A Malleswari 15 in the making 28 New Sports Policy unveiled 40 lakh LED street lamps to light up 16 AP’s villages Downloaded from http://smartprep.in ANDHRA PRADESH EDITORIAL Published Monthly In English & Telugu Volume:13 October 2017 Issue:5 Salivahana Era 1939 Out of the Bifurcation Blues Commissioner Three years of ceaseless efforts have brought about a marked change in S Venkateswar IIS the fortunes of Andhra Pradesh. The relentless pursuit of the Chandrababu Naidu Government to bring the State out of the financial Editor morass in which it was stuck following the lop-sided bifurcation has paid Ramesh Babu Kandula rich dividends. While the country's economic growth rate remained stagnant at about Executive Editor five percent over the last two years, Andhra was able to achieve a NCoavreers Pha gNe unna CM at National Academy, Mussoorie double digit growth in the Gross State Domestic Product, touching 10.99 percent in 2015-16 and 11.6 percent in 2016-17. Second Cover Jalasiriki Harathi The consistent performance in the face of several odds is a testament to the visionary and dynamic leadership of the State. The latest figures too Third Cover Month in pics are flattering. We have clocked 11.72 growth rate against 5.6 per cent at all-India level in the first quarter of 2017-18. Indeed, it has now become a Fourth Cover habit for AP to outstrip the national growth rate year after year. APIIC Advt on Sunrise State Take the per capita income figure, which is a better barometer of the standard of living of the people. While it was an unimpressive Rs 81,397 in 2013-14, AP crossed Rs 1 lakh mark for the first time during 2015-16. The Published by: per capita income grew by Rs. 14,214 to Rs 1,22,376 during 2016–17 fiscal, Information & Public Relations a 13.1 per cent increase over the previous year. As a result, today AP Department stands sixth overall in the country in per capita income with the national Government of Andhra Pradesh average being Rs 1,03,219. Hyderabad - 500 028 Justifiably, the Chief Minister declared at the inaugural session of the Ph: 040-23300258 two-day conference of district collectors, "We are now in a position to tide over the crisis caused by the bifurcation. Now, my aim is to make Views expressed by various Andhra the number one state in all fields, not only in the country but also authors in this issue reflect their in the world,". personal opinions. "We are now at the number two position in the country. This year (2017- Design 18), our target is to achieve a 15-percent growth rate. I am confident that Karthik Beesu we can achieve it," the Chief Minister asserted. Another welcome move on the part of the CM is to not only take care of Photos: the growth rates but also be mindful of the need for a happy and T.Srinivasa Reddy, Vijayawada satisfied people. An 80 percent satisfaction rate that the CM wants to see would indeed be the actualisation of real democracy. Printed at Caxton Offset Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad Each Issue : Rs 20/- Annual Subscription : Rs 220/- www.andhrapradeshmagazine.org Email: [email protected] www.ipr.ap.nic.in Ramesh Babu Kandula Editor Ramesh Babu Kandula M/s Caxton Offset Pvt. Ltd Printed and Published by on behalf of Director/Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Dept.; Printed at ., 11.5.416/3, Red Hills, Hyderabad - 500 004; Published at Office of Director/Commissioner , 4 I&PR Dept, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, SamachAaNr DBhHaRvaA nP, ARCA GDuEarSdH s,M HAydGerAabZaINd E- 5.O00R0G 28. Editor: Ramesh Babu Kandula. OCTOBER 2017 Ph: 040-23300258. Downloaded from http://smartprep.in City Development Works Being Expedited VIJAYAWADA GETTING TRANSFORMED under pass (VUP) would come as part of the project. The VUPs would be constructed at Kankipadu, Gandigunta, Vuyyur, Mantada and Pamarru, she said, adding the four-laning works would be completed by November 2018. A 1.4-km length flyover was under construction at Benz Cir - cle. The first phase — from Jyothi Mahal to Nirmala Convent — comprises two bridges of three- Kanaka Durge Flyover construction plan lane width, while the length of each bridge is 618 metres. Though as per contract, the work has to be completed by Novem - ber 2018, the government has set ijayawada city connectivity and beautification August, 2018 as deadline. projects are on a swing. The works have acquired Remaining portion will be completed in phase-II for which more pace with Chief Minister Chandrababu deadline is August 2019, she said. Naidu determined to complete them by 2019. The flyover starts at the Ramesh Hospitals/Gurunanak Three major projects — Benz Circle flyover, Kanaka Durga Colony junction and ends near the Skew Bridge. The flyover and four-laning of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam high - designs specify that two separate bridges comprising four way — are expected to be completed in the next one-and-a- lanes will be constructed, in addition to the existing four- half yearsW. Whhiille tthhe efo ur-laning project is scheduled to be Blaenea unattiifiocnalt hioignh wWayo. rRkegs ular city traffic will use the exist - foucorm-lpalnetiendg b yp Nrovjemctber 2018, the Kanaka Durga flyover ing road and heavy vehicles will be diverted through the flyover, which will join the NH at the Skew Bridge junction. is scheduled to be will be operational by March, 2018. The Benz Circle flyover completed by will be ready to use by August November 2018, 2019. Municipal and CRDA officials recently inspected the national highway and canal bunds from Ramavarappadu According to Principal Secretary the Kanaka Durga junction to Gannavaram to take up the beautification (Transport, Roads and Buildings) flyover will be works. Under the plan, attractive plants will be grown and Sumita Dawra, the road near water foundations, lighting will be arranged along the high - operational by Kanaka Durga flyover would be way and canal bund. The Chief Minister had ordered the closed till December for speedy March, 2018. officials to take up canal bunds beautification from completion of the flyover. It was Ramavarappadu. The district collector asked the village also for the safety of public as panchayats to begin the sanitation drive and instructed the spans and wings would be Water Fountains VMC to start the sanitation works to maintain hygiene erected during next four months. along the canal bunds. The Home Department has been requested to take steps for closure of the road and diver - sion of traffic. In view of technical challenges, the flyover Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) is set revive Vwork schedule was changed. The flyover would be defunct water fountains on traffic islands at major completed before March 2018, she said. junctions of the city for a pleasant ambience. A team of v The Vijayawada-Machilipatnam four-laning project costs engineers and officials of horticulture department have OCRTOs7B4E0R c 2ro0r1e7 . It includes the cost of Benz CiArcNleD fHlyRoA vePrR aAlsDoE. SH MAalGreAaZdIyN cEo.OndRuG cted a survey in the city and identified 5 Four major bridges, five minor bridges and five vehicle locations to facelift the defunct water fountains.