Wednesday, 11 June 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Andhra Pradesh – CM Chandrababu Naidu will launch the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme tomorrow, transferring ₹8,745 crore to 67.2 lakh mothers across the state.
Published Jun 11, 2025 | 6:49 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 11, 2025 | 6:49 PM
Andhra Pradesh news wrap: Chandrababu Naidu to launch ‘Talliki Vandanam’ on NDA anniversary
Synopsis: The Union Cabinet has approved doubling the 185-km Ballari–Chikjajur railway line to boost rail connectivity in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh under the PM Gati Shakti plan. The project aims to improve freight movement and reduce emissions. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with Cyient Foundation and AICTE to develop urban innovation clusters and promote startups.
Union cabinet clears Ballari–Chikjajur doubling project to strengthen rail connectivity
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the Ballari–Chikjajur railway line, a key infrastructure project under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Spanning 185 km, the line cuts across Ballari and Chitradurga districts in Karnataka and Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh.
The initiative is aimed at boosting regional mobility, operational efficiency, and service reliability. It is expected to significantly enhance the movement of freight, particularly of key commodities like iron ore, steel, cement, fertilizers, and agricultural produce.
Apart from improving rail capacity, the multi-tracking project is aligned with India’s broader climate and economic goals. It will help lower logistics costs, reduce oil dependency, and cut down on CO2 emissions—contributing to the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of inclusive and sustainable development.
Andhra Pradesh partners with Cyient Foundation and AICTE to power startups
In a strategic effort to boost the startup ecosystem, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyient Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The signing took place in the presence of Education and IT Minister Shri Nara Lokesh at his Undavalli residence.
The agreement envisions the creation of urban innovation clusters across the state, starting with Visakhapatnam. It seeks to embed entrepreneurial thinking within academic institutions while promoting intellectual property creation and fostering strong links between academia, industry, and investors.
As part of the initiative, i-CARE (Innovation Creation and Research for Entrepreneurship) and i-CAFE (Idea Creation and Auxiliary Facilities for Entrepreneurship) centers will be established, alongside IPR and Technology Transfer Cells in engineering colleges. Planned activities include boot camps, hackathons, innovation fairs, and mentorship sessions.
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) will lead the program’s implementation.
CM Chandrababu Naidu to launch ‘Talliki Vandanam’ on NDA anniversary
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is set to launch the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme—one of the ‘Super Six’ poll promises—on the NDA government’s anniversary.
The scheme will directly transfer ₹8,745 crore to over 67.2 lakh mothers across the state. The financial support will be credited after the completion of student admissions, aiming to ease the educational burden on families and support women-led households.
