Due to the most recent industrial activities in the last 2 years, I feel Guntur district needs a seperate thread. All the industrial development in and around guntur can be posted here.

Rs 16,800-cr industrial corridor to come up near Nizampatnam


An integrated industrial corridor with an industrial complex, port facility, power plant and associated infrastructural facilities will be developed on the 26-kilometre stretch between Nizampatnam in Guntur district and Vodarevu in Prakasam district with Rs 16,800 crore investment.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Investment Authority of the United Arab Emirates and Matrix Enport Private Ltd here on Tuesday.

“The project, to come up in about 10,000 acres, will be one of the first few port-based industrial corridors in the country. To be competed in six years in a phased-manner, it will generate employment to 25,000 to 50,000,” Mr M. Venkata Ramana Rao, Minister for Infrastructure and Ports, Government of Andhra Pradesh told newspersons.

The Nizampatnam port project has had a controversial past with the State Government and the Czech major Skoda Export falling out of an agreement to develop the facilities.

Besides significant upgradation of Nizampatnam port, the project would also include a 2,100 MW power project with an assured cargo traffic of eight million tonnes/year of imported coal.

“Amongst other business offshore rig repairs and ship-breaking hold great potential for the product due to close proximity to the Krishna-Godavari basin,” the Minister said.

Both RAK and Matrix Enport would have 51:49 per cent stake in the project receptively, he added.

40 Exporters to set up units at Spices Park in Guntur

The Spices Board has finally approved the proposals of 40 Exporters out of 100 who have expressed interest in setting up units at Spices Park which is supposed to be coming at Edlapadu Mandal of Guntur District.
An employee of Spices Board showing the quality evaluation laboratory in Guntur on Wednesday

The Spices Board is setting up a park in Guntur in Andhra Pradesh to upgrade the quality of spices and ensure better prices for growers in the state. The Board will invest Rs 25 crore to build the infrastructure.
The proposed spices park will be set up in an area of 124.78 acres. Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services, Cluster Development Initiative, New Delhi has been entrusted with the Techno Commercial Feasibility Study for the proposed park


The park will have raw-material warehousing, cleaning, drying, grading, sorting and packing facilities; pulverizing, blending, packaging in bulk as well as institutional and consumer packaging; extraction, sterilisation, finished products storage, analytical facilities, pre-shipment inspection and certification; customs clearing facilities, container loading facilities and banking and other related services.
In addition, the Board will also provide a world-class analytical laboratory to undertake analytical services and also to impart training on both pre-and post-harvest operations in spices to all sections of the trade. Research and Development facilities will also be set up

Rosaiah lays stone for Apache shoe factory at Guntur
Chief Minister K. Rosaiah unveils plaque marking the foundation for Apache shoemaking unit at Obulanaidupalem in Guntur district

Chief Minister K. Rosaiah laid the foundation stone for Apache Footwear Company at Obulanaidupalem village in Pottur mandal on Saturday. This is the second unit of company to be set up in the state. The global shoe brand has already set up shoemaking unit at Tada in Nellore district.
The shoemaking unit was allotted 50 acres by APIIC and is scheduled to be completed by March 2011.
Company representatives said that the plant could scale up production to 3 lakh pairs of shoes.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rosaiah observed that overall development of the State is necessary to sustain the growth.
Industries needed to be promoted, rail, road and sea connectivity should be improved and electrical generation should be augmented to meet the needs of industries. He thanked Apache for setting up a plant at a cost of Rs.150 crores and said that the plant would boost employment opportunities in rural areas.
Major Industries Minister Kanna Lakshminarayana said that the district would witness rapid industrial growth as a slew of industries, including solar city at Gurazala, Apparel parks at Bapatla and Budampadu and Tyres Factory at Mangalagiri are coming up.
Union Minister of State for Textiles P. Lakshmi, Ministers P. S. Bose, M. Venkata Ramana Rao, D. Manikya Vara Prasad, APIIC Chairman Siva Subramaniyam, MLAs and officials were present.

AP CM inaugurates Rs 300-cr NSL Textiles unit

Hyderabad, Oct. 22

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, today inaugurated a Rs 300-crore process house of NSL Textiles located near Guntur.

NSL Textiles, part of the Rs 1,500-crore NSL group, promoters of Nuziveedu Seeds and other companies, has set up a 1,20,000 metres a day textile processing unit at Chandolu in Guntur district.

While the company has commissioned the plant with an initial capacity of 1.2 lakh metres a day, it is proposed to double this capacity within next two years, with an additional outlay of Rs.250 crore.

Constello brand

NSL plans to market its branded apparel Constello catering to the domestic market from Diwali. The company in a statement mentioned that this is amongst large facilities in the South India equipped with latest technology and an efficient effluent treatment plant capable of recycling up to 90 per cent of the water usage.

NSL group, promoted by Mr Mandava Prabhakar Rao, has diversified presence in sectors such as seeds, cotton, power, textiles, sugar and infrastructure areas.

NSL is promoter of Nuziveedu Seeds Private Ltd, which has a turnover of Rs 600 crore.

AP CM inaugurates Rs 300-cr NSL Textiles unit

Hyderabad, Oct. 22

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, today inaugurated a Rs 300-crore process house of NSL Textiles located near Guntur.

NSL Textiles, part of the Rs 1,500-crore NSL group, promoters of Nuziveedu Seeds and other companies, has set up a 1,20,000 metres a day textile processing unit at Chandolu in Guntur district.

While the company has commissioned the plant with an initial capacity of 1.2 lakh metres a day, it is proposed to double this capacity within next two years, with an additional outlay of Rs.250 crore.

Constello brand

NSL plans to market its branded apparel Constello catering to the domestic market from Diwali. The company in a statement mentioned that this is amongst large facilities in the South India equipped with latest technology and an efficient effluent treatment plant capable of recycling up to 90 per cent of the water usage.

NSL group, promoted by Mr Mandava Prabhakar Rao, has diversified presence in sectors such as seeds, cotton, power, textiles, sugar and infrastructure areas.

NSL is promoter of Nuziveedu Seeds Private Ltd, which has a turnover of Rs 600 crore.

I think we may as well use this thread for everything happening in Guntur instead of just Industrial?

Tallest Buddha statue to be unveiled in Guntur soon
(http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-25/india/29187975_1_tallest-buddha-statue-guntur-uda)

AMARAVATHI (GUNTUR): India's tallest Buddha statue, towering at 125 ft, will be unveiled soon in this pilgrim centre in Guntur district. The cement concrete statue will be installed in such a way that it will be visible from both the national highways of Vijayawada-Hyderabad and Howrah-Chennai.

With Vijayawada-Guntur-Mangalagiri-Tenali Urban Development Authority (UDA) expressing its desire to complete the works, the prestigious project would soon become a reality. Till now, an amount of Rs 1.7 crore was spent. While the work on the Buddha structure has been completed, finishing touches and work on the massive pedestal, on which the statue stands, remains to be done. Sources said another Rs 40-50 lakh is needed to complete the project, which was conceived by then deputy director of social welfare R Mallikarjuna Rao in 2004, on a five-acre site on the banks of Krishna river.

"We have decided to finish the pending works on the monolithic statue," confirmed UDA vice-chairman Vijayakumar. He said a theme park would be developed in front of the statue for which UDA has requested the district administration to allocate an 18-acre land.

The statue was designed by incorporating features from all the 50 types of Buddhist sculptures from 145 major heritage sites all over India. The essence of Buddhist teachings found in 24 chapters and 424 stanzas were also carved on 200 panels in the main hall of `dhyana mandiram'. It was a gigantic plan where Rao wanted to recreate every panel of the Amaravathi mahastupa (constructed over 500 years ago), which were stored in various museums in London, Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata, to make visitors get a feel of the beauty and intricacy of the Amaravathi school of sculpture.

Eight 20-ft Ashoka pillar replicas are the main attraction all around the statue. Different dome structures modelled on those located at Dhoulagiri and Amaravathi, sculptures of Ajantha and Ellora, besides Guntupalli have been constructed over the eight entrances to the main hall.

Sources said the work on the massive statue was to have been completed within three years but got delayed after Mallikarjuna Rao was transferred from the district. Also, stories were doing the rounds that the project officials deliberately included a seminar hall and 20 luxury suites for international Buddhist tourists apart from an international Buddhist study centre to cash in on the grants.

The Dalai Lama, who visited the place during Kalachakra, donated Rs 30 lakh and promised to provide 300 volumes of Buddhist literature to develop it as an international Buddhist study centre.

^^ The photos of the Buddha statue site - http://www.aptemplesinfo.com/amaravati%20buddha%20statue%20photos_gunturtemples%20aptemples.html

Sahay lays foundation stone of tourism project in Guntur dist

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/sahay-lays-foundation-stone-of-tourism-project-in-guntur-dist/643662.html

Union Minister for Tourism, Subodh Kant Sahay today laid the foundation stone of the Rs 5 crore Suryalanka Tourism Project in Baptla in Guntur district. The project comprises a children's park and swimming pool, among other things. Speaking on the occasion, Sahay said that the government was determined to give a boost to the tourism sector, as "tourism provides employment opportunities". Union Minister of State for textiles, Panabaka Lakshmi, who was also present, said coastal roads connecting Baptla with Nizamapatnam and Vadarevu were needed. Baptla MLA G Venkata Kumar, state excise Minister M V Ramana Rao and Chirala MLA, A Krishna Moham too were present.

The controversial Vadarevu and Nizampatnam Ports Industrial Corridor project has come out of a long hibernation and has got the go-ahead from the top brass of the administration.

The government has approved the ‘detailed project report’ of Vadarevu port to be built as part of the Vanpic project in the coastal districts of Guntur and Prakasam.

The infrastructure and investment department issued orders approving the Rs 2,500-crore port allowing the concessionaire to go in for the crucial financial closure.

Though two ports have to be built as part of the MoU with the government, the concessionaire will first build Vadarevu as there is a delay in environmental clearance for the Nizampatnam port.

The company also urged the government to expedite allotment of 2,000 acres for building the port. The government has already agreed to make the allotment but kept it on hold seeking details of land utilisation and the industrial and IT pr-ojects the company intended to rope in. The project ran into controversy when the Opposition parties, in particular the TDP, objected to the acquisition of more than 10,000 acres for the project.

Following the death of the then CM Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, there was resistance to the project from within the Congress too because of the business association of the concessionaire, Mr N. Prasad of Matrix Enport and Mr Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the late CM’s son. Mr Prasad investing in Mr Jaganmohan’s media group drew the attention of the income-tax department.

Amidst speculations that the government might cancel the project, the promoters moved quickly to get the detailed project report approved.

“With the formal approval of the DPR, the technical closure of the project is achieved,” an official said, adding that the company would now approach financial institutions for funds.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/vanpic-project-gets-ap-nod-241

Guntur to get Olympic standard swimming pool

Good news for swimmers of the tobacco city of Andhra Pradesh – Guntur, as it is all set to acquire a 50-metre pool at the existing Rajendranagar complex, according to Anjani Srikanth Reddy, a member of Guntur District Swimming Association here on Thursday.

The pool will also have a gymnasium”.

read more: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article2680058.ece

Guntur Running Room receives shield (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3341972.ece)

The Running Room in Guntur has been awarded Railway Minister's Shield for the Best Running Room in Indian Railways.

South Central Manager (SCR) General Manager G.N. Asthana and Guntur Divisional Railway Manager Anand Mathur received the shield and Rs 75,000 cash prize from Railway Minister Mukul Roy in a function held at Delhi during the 57th Railway Week celebrations.

The SCR has bagged 7 out of 19 shields awarded by the Railway Ministry for efficiency in performance, according to a press release by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager M. Shyam Sunder Rao.

Potential seen for setting up 30 spice parks (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article3401310.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy)

Guntur chillies park to be ready in 2 months

HYDERABAD, MAY 9:
Spices Board sees a potential to set up 25-30 spices parks in different parts of the country. “Each park will have export potential of Rs 500 crore. This will help us achieve export of spices worth Rs 30,000 crore by 2020,” Dr G.K. Vidyashankar, Deputy Director (Marketing) of Spices Board, told Business Line.

These parks would give a common platform for farmers, traders and exporters to accumulate quality produce in large quantities, while conforming to international standards. He said that it was time to diversify the product portfolio and look at opportunities in pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals to yield better incomes.

The Parks would come up at Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Puttady (Kerala), Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mehsana (Gujarat), Kota (Rajasthan) and Guna (Madhya Pradesh).

The Spices Park in Guntur would be operational in two months. Coming up on 125 acres near Mydavolu village in Edlapadu mandal, it would have common processing, testing and certification facilities. It will have mass chilli-drying capacity of 10 tonnes a day.

“It will specialise in chillies. It will produce value-added commodities such as oil, oleoresins, curry powder and crushed chillies. This will help the board to monitor and guide farmers and exporters,” he said.

Dr Vidyashankar was here to address a seminar on value addition to Spices and marketing at Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) on Wednesday.

GMC to widen Brindavan Gardens Road (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3432044.ece)

Meeting with stakeholders and owners of residential and commercial properties convened

The Guntur Municipal Corporation has come up with a new proposal to widen the Main Road starting from Brindavan Garden Centre to Hanumayya Centre, a vital link road connecting the Lakshmipuram Main Road to Ring Road.

The existing road which is 60 metres wide is proposed for widening up to 80 metres.

GRANTS

Municipal Commissioner K. Sudhakar on Thursday convened a meeting with stakeholders and owners of residential and commercial properties on the premises of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, explained the reasons behind the proposed expansion in view of the futuristic needs of the city.

The Commissioner said that under the 13th Finance Plan, grants for laying of storm water drains on either side of the road have been released.

Once the drains are laid, it would be impossible to widen the road, Mr. Sudhakar reasoned.

The Commissioner said that 86 properties have been listed as the affected properties, which include four properties belonging to GMC.

The owners of residential and commercial properties on the other hand resisted the proposal, which was on the expected lines.

Some of them reasoned that the existing road with a width of 60 metres was meeting the needs of the people and was able to handle the flow of traffic. Moreover the compensation paid by the GMC hardly matched the present market value.

The Commissioner said that GMC was determined to widen the road. Properties owned by GMC would be demolished in the initial phase and in the next phase, notices would be served on owners of affected properties.

Deputy Commissioner Latif, pediatric surgeon Y. Nayudamma were present.

Chettinad Cement commissions Karnataka plant (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3433163.ece)

Chettinad Cement's expansion plans are on track with the company commissioning a 2.5-million-tonne a year factory in Karnataka, said a senior executive in the company.

This plant, which was commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2011-12, paves the way for its entry into the western markets – North Karnataka and Maharashtra. The next phase of expansion will be in in Dachepalle, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, where a 3.5-million-tonne greenfield plant will come up.

Land acquisition is on and the approvals are under process. The company has entered into an agreement with the State Government for the project, the official said.

Speaking in the context of the company's proposed delisting from the stock exchanges, the official said the move will not in any way impact its expansion plans. The company has opted for internal accruals and bank debt to fund the projects.

The company, with an annual cement production capacity of over 11.5 million tonnes (mt) across three units in Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to add nearly 15 mt over the next three years.

In Maharashtra, the company plans to set up a 2-mt a year cement grinding unit to facilitate market reach. It is also planning a grinding unit of a similar size in Visakhapatnam.

The company is also planning to add to its captive power generation with a 30-MW coal-based plant to add to its existing 105 MW. This will make it fully self-sufficient in power. The addition will be in place by March next year, the official said.

On the buyback of shares from the public as a prelude to the delisting, the official said the company estimates that this would cost over Rs 250 crore. The public shareholding at over 11 per cent is about 44 lakh shares. The exact pricing will be done through a reverse book building process, the official said.

GMC to offer M.Ch neurosurgery course (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3580041.ece)

The Guntur Medical College (GMC) has been permitted by Medical Council of India (MCI) to offer M.Ch Neurosurgery course from the academic session of 2012-13.

The MCI’s Board of Governors has made a recommendation to that effect and issued a Letter of Intent.

The GMC will start offering the specialization course initially with an intake of two seats per year, according to a press by Principal K.S. Vara Prasad.

It may be noted that the GMC was recently given the nod for offering M.Ch courses in urology and paediatric surgery.

Traffic maze compounds woes of motorists (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3601428.ece)

In the absence of a comprehensive traffic management plan, the woes of motorists in Guntur were being compounded. For the commuters entering Guntur from the BR Stadium, the confusion starts right away.

Vehicles passing through the Mahatma Gandhi Marg, or the main road are being caught in a maze of traffic at vital junctions.

The Main Road, hub of commercial shopping complexes, often presents a picture of chaos during peak hours.

The road has been widened to 80 feet, but that has not reduced the traffic hassles in any manner. A lone traffic junction opposite Leela Mahal is not of much help.

In the absence of a comprehensive traffic management plan, the woes of motorists in Guntur were being compounded. For the commuters entering Guntur from the BR Stadium, the confusion starts right away. In the absence of a road divider, the vehicles heading towards Bus Station almost come close to bumping into vehicles passing through the main road.

It’s not getting better on the other side of the road either as vehicles would have to pass through the stretch of road made narrower as worn out vehicles lay strewn all over at Maya Bazaar.

The situation becomes worse as the vehicle inches towards Chandana Bros traffic junction. The four road junction is a picture of confusion during the day when vehicles coming in from Kothapet criss cross each other. The presence of lone traffic constable to control the heavy flow of traffic is hardly justified.

Absence of proper traffic management and planning system has become the curse of the town. The road junctions are badly planned and have been designed for lesser traffic. The statues have become another headache in planning road junctions.

Key junctions identified

However, the traffic woes should ease in future as the Traffic Police and the Guntur Municipal Corporation have identified 11 key junctions. “We have prepared junction improvement plans for the 11 junctions. We will be undertaking joint inspections with the Superintendent of Police, Guntur Urban, soon,’’ Municipal Commissioner K. Sudhakar told The Hindu on Tuesday.

Installed president of Rotary Club of Guntur (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3623684.ece)

Mr. Prakash, and his team comprising of K.V. Bhaskara Rao and Cherukuri Srinivasa Rao as secretary and treasurer were installed by district governor, RI District 3150, T.V.R. Murti.

M.V. Prakash, a local industrialist, was installed as the president of Rotary Club of Guntur at a colourful ceremony held at Gottipati Kalyana Mandapam here on Sunday evening.

Mr. Prakash, and his team comprising of K.V. Bhaskara Rao and Cherukuri Srinivasa Rao as secretary and treasurer were installed by district governor, RI District 3150, T.V.R. Murti.

The Rotary Club of Guntur, chartered in 1943, is a member of Rotary International district 3,150 and is one of the oldest clubs in the country.

District governor elect Ch. Hari Krishna, assistant governor Mattupalli Sunitha, regional secretary Thomas Sebastian and past district governor T. Vijendra Rao were present. Mr. Prakash, who has served in various capacities in the district, pledged that he would continue the good work done by his predecessors in executing matching grants project, extending support to students and women and contributing to the Rotary International’s effort to foster global peace.

‘Motivate the young’

Mr. Murti urged the new governing body to execute service projects and motivate more number of young leaders to join the Rotary’s family.

Past president of Rotary Club of Guntur Ramana Yashaswi, past secretary Lakshmi Narayana and treasurer GNV Sasi Bhushan were also present.

New members were inducted at the end of the installation ceremony.

State level bankers' committee slashes kharif loans for farmers (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-11/hyderabad/32631980_1_loan-amount-farmer-state-level-bankers)

GUNTUR: In what could come as a shock to the beleaguered farming community, the state-level bankers' committee (SLCB) has revised the scale of finance for agriculture crops by slashing loans. The decision of the SLBC sparked off a row as the farmers are getting ready for cultivation following a good amount of rainfall in the coastal areas. Strangely, its decision to reduce the loan came at a time when the prices of fertilizers and seed have gone up steeply.

As per the latest guidelines, a paddy farmer would get a loan of Rs 22,000 per acre as against the previous Rs 27,000. "The bankers should have raised the loan amount to Rs 30,000 keeping in view the rising input costs," a farm expert pointed out. The chilli farmer would now get anywhere between Rs 30,000-45000 per acre as against the previous amount of Rs 65,000-Rs 70,000, which amounts to 40-50% reduction in the loan grant.

The cotton farmer was also hit as the finance was slashed to Rs 25,000 from the last year's Rs 38,000-40,000. "It is outrageous to reduce the loan amount when the farmers are finding it difficult to meet the investment cost," said former Rajya Sabha member Yalamanchili Sivaji.

The price of DAP fertilizer which spiraled to Rs 1050 from Rs 650 per bag left the farming wincing. "The bankers have reduced the loan to Rs 22,000 when we are expecting to get Rs 40,000 per acre," lamented N Narasimha Rao, a paddy farmer of Krosure.

Lead district manager M Ramireddy said that they would request the state committee to have a relook into the decision. "The SLBC seems to have taken the scale of finance that was being extended to turmeric into account for reducing the pattern for all the crops," he told TOI. The turmeric farmer used to get around Rs 80,000 per acre in the past and fall in the market prices forced the bankers to reduce the finance to Rs 50,000 from this year.

Me n Moms unveils first franchise outlet in India (http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=113296)

In the celebratory spirit of the joy of parenting, Me n Moms, the fastest growing homegrown retail kids wear and accessories chain launched its first franchise store in the country.
Located in Guntur, the store is spread across 1000 sq.ft, and exhibits a dedicated range of kids wear and accessories under seven categories along with maternity care products for pre-natal and post-natal care. The store aims to become a ‘one-stop destination’ for both mothers and their children.

Mr. Naresh Khatar, Chairman and Managing Director, Me n Moms, said, “Keeping in mind the fact that the Indian market for Infant’s apparel is registering a healthy annual growth rate of more than 15 per cent and India is poised to be one of the largest consumer markets, a lot remains to be tapped in the organized retail space thus paving opportunities for franchise models as well. We are happy to announce our first franchise owned and operated store in Guntur. “

“We have chosen this route to grow faster and keep ourselves abreast with the ever changing retail scenario. We have arrived at selecting this city for pursuing our franchise model, post careful evaluation of markets. We are looking at replicating this model across India for our brand.”

The products at Me n Moms range from footwear, furniture and toys to baby play-time and bath-time accessories. It also offers products from several other big brands in the same category under one roof as well as tailor-made products for expecting and new mothers. The products are a combination of quality and affordability par excellence that aim to promote the ‘joy of parenting’.

The company currently has a turnover of Rs 80 crore and aims to reach the Rs.300 crore mark within the next five years. It currently has 12 exclusive stores (Lucknow: 1, Hyderabad: 3, Mumbai: 3, Noida: 1, Pune: 3, Nasik: 1).

In the celebratory spirit of the joy of parenting, Me n Moms has been offering baby care and mother care products for the past twenty years to quality-conscious Indian consumer.

Guntur gets 'greater' tag (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Guntur-gets-greater-tag/articleshow/14857425.cms)

GUNTUR: Senior minister Kanna Lakshminarayana had the last laugh when the state government issued a GO by including 10 villages in Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) on Thursday. With the inclusion of 10 villages, GMC will soon have the tag of 'greater' as the government is all set to change the nomenclature.

The issue of merger of villages into the GMC has been boiling in the ruling party as rival group of Kanna including rural development minister Dokka Manikyavaraprasad and MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rao were demanding the inclusion of all the 15 villages mentioned in the initial proposal. However, agriculture minister Lakshminarayana was firm on taking only ten villages into the city keeping in view the local political and caste equations and got the proposal cleared by the chief minister and municipal administration minister last week.

The government issued GO 279 by bringing Nallapadu, Pedapalakalur, Adavitakkellapadu, Ankireddipalem, Potthur, Gorantla, Chowdavaram, Etukur, Budampadu and Reddipalem villages into the GMC limits. Curiously, the state government ignored the proposal of the director (municipal administration) who defended the inclusion of four other villages - Venigalla, Pedakakani, Takkellapadu and Agathavarappadu, and took the district collector's recommendation into account before giving the final nod.

With government clearing the proposal, next elections to the civic body would be held for a greater body. While the existing corporation has 52 divisions,

The number of divisions could go up to 70 depending on the total population after the merger. Since the delimitation of the existing 52 divisions was done only before the previous election, the authorities said that no fresh redesigning of divisions would be done.

Sources said that the formation of new divisions would only be taken up after the merger of panchayats.

The state government asked GMC authorities to seek public opinions from 10 village panchayats in March last while the officials actually proposed for merger of 15 villages

. Suburban areas would be merged into the urban civic body to give it a brand of Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation (GGMC).

The proposal for merger of suburban villages into GMC was first discussed way back in 2005 but was dropped following the strong opposition from the village panchayats. Subsequently, the proposal was discussed by the council in 2009, which passed a resolution to take over the management of villages. Curiously, majority of village bodies agreed for the merger keeping in view of the improvement of basic infrastructure like roads, lighting and drinking water facilities.

AP Science Congress in Guntur (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/article3742650.ece)

HYDERABAD, AUG. 8:
The Andhra Pradesh Science Congress-2012 is being organised at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur during November 14-16.

About 800 scientists, professionals and researchers from different universities, national laboratories and industry will present their research contributions in different sessions

The event is being organised by the AP Akademi of Sciences. As part of its activities, the Akademi also organises the annual convention. The theme of the congress is innovations in science, technology and mathematics.

Special sessions will be dealing with contemporary themes such as health, nutrition and behavioural sciences; application of mathematics in science and technology (on the occasion of national mathematics year 2012).

In addition to a S&T Expo, to encourage school children in sciences an interaction with renowned scientists across the nation is being planned at the congress. A special farmer-scientist meet will be another highlight, said Ch. Mohan Rao, President of the Akademi and Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Research Organizations like Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, National Geophysical Research Institute and CCMB will be supporting this annual event, a press release said.

The A.P. Akademi of Sciences will be celebrating its golden jubilee with year-long S & T activities from December, 2012 to December, 2013, covering the entire state of Andhra Pradesh.

Post-doctoral fellowship for Tenali youth (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3762248.ece)

A student, who had lost his father and had come up the hard way, he was among very few in the country to obtain a national scholarship for pursuing Ph.D. in a foreign university.
A native of Tenali in Guntur district, Rajesh Konduri, has been granted the Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) by the University Grants Commission. A student, who had lost his father and had come up the hard way, he was among very few in the country to obtain a national scholarship for pursuing Ph.D. in a foreign university.

The post-doctorial fellowship will last up to three years for research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The title of the thesis is “Design and Evaluation of Alginate-based Mucoadhesive Microcapsules of Pioglitazone for Oral Controlled Release”. This is furthering his research on advanced and effective drugs for diabetes.

The essence of Mr. Rajesh’s research will concentrate on controlled treatment for diabetes which has become a threatening menace all over the world. He will continue his research under the mentorship of Professor A. Prameela Rani of Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The maximum duration of PDF is up to three years, however the fellowship will be offered on a yearly basis with a special renewal/termination clause based on the opinion of the mentor. The fellowship will be paid on a monthly basis of Rs.28.000 with an annual increase of Rs.1,000 and the award will carry a contingency grant of Rs.1 lakh per annum.

Previously Mr. Rajesh had done research on anti-diabetic drug named Pioglitazone based on which he was awarded Graduate School Council Fellowship from University of Mississippi.

New uranium hotspots identified (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/hyderabad/new-uranium-hotspots-identified-594)

The city-based Atomic Minerals Directorate has identified new sources of uranium at Koppunuru in Guntur district and Bichun and Nayagaon areas of Jaipur district. If tapped, the new uranium resources are expected to give a significant boost to the country’s nuclear energy programme and bring down power cuts. According to AMD’s latest estimates, uranium resources in the country now stand at 1,72,390 tonnes available in the form of triuranium octoxide (U3O8). The uranium resource augmentation has touched 9,628 tonnes U3O8 in the last one year, taking the 11th Plan total resource addition to 65,122 tonnes, according to the directorate.

The AMD is now concentrating on acidic volcanic rocks to tap hidden uranium. Acidic volcanic rocks in western, southern and central India contain significant uranium deposits. Sindreth and Punaghar basins in Rajasthan and Nalpani in Chattisgarh are also on the AMD’s radar for new uranium resources. Acidic volcanic rocks elsewhere in the world have yielded significant quantities of uranium, and researchers hope to get a windfall from volcanic rocks too.

Research studies by AMD have revealed the presence of uranium mineralisation in Koppunuru in Palnadu region of Guntur in quartz arenite and pebbly arenite. “The nature of pebbly arenite, presence of colloform pyrite and carbonaceous matter make this rock unit in Guntur district a potential host for uranium mineralisation,” says a research report.

Significant uranium mineralisation was also detected in Jaipur district. The AMD teams carried out uranium extraction studies in Bhima basin, Gogi and Gulburga in Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh has one of the largest resources of uranium in India and the latest finding of uranium mineralisation in pockets of Karimnagar district has further increased the state’s share. AP has a little over 25 per cent of all uranium resources identified so far in the country. Mining activity has started in Tummalapalle mines in Kadapa, solving the uranium crunch to a large extent.

Sangam Dairy plans ghee exports to Gulf (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article3776030.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home)

HYDERABAD, AUG. 15:
Sangam Dairy run by the milk producers’ cooperative in Guntur, has sought the Government’s permission to export its value-added products to the Gulf countries. The dairy, which registered a turnover of Rs 320 crore in 2011-12, said it is planning to come out with an ice cream product this year.

The co-operative has appointed a consultant to help it prepare a plan for this expansion in business, Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar, Chairman of the cooperative dairy, said.

Addressing reporters here on Wednesday, he said the co-operative had formed groups with some farmers and supplied them quality animals from Haryana. “These animals would give them additional yields. We will bear the cost and deduct from the monthly payments,” he said.

The dairy has 600 milk co-operative societies with a combined capacity of three lakh litres day.

On Monday, N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party President, has launched ‘Sangam Extra Life’ in 200 ml Tetra Pak pouches. The dairy built a production capacity of 40,000 litres a day for this initiative.

Currently restricted to Guntur, Hyderabad and a few other districts, the dairy is hoping to expand its presence across the State. “With the new value-added products and expanded reach, we are targeting to achieve a turnover of Rs 600 crore in the next three years,” Narendra said.

Strive to build a strong nation, youth told (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3778699.ece)

Municipal Commissioner K. Sudhakar unfurled the national flag at Guntur Municipal Corporation office here on Wednesday as employees of the GMC celebrated the 66th Independence Day in a grand manner.

Later, a meeting was held at Gandhi Park in which Guntur East MLA Sk. Mastan Vali addressed the gathering. Heaping lavish praise on martyrs, he called upon the youth to build a nation which would provide equal opportunities to all sections of society.

Additional Commissioner P. Srinivasulu was present.

At Customs office

Independence Day celebrations were held at the Customs and Central Excise office. Commissioner C.P. Rao unfurled the national flag and said that Central Excise personnel had been playing a key role in the development of the country.

Joint Commissioner Dinesh Chakravarthy and Additional Commissioner Chand Basha were present.

Focus is the key: Mithali (http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/article3775609.ece)

Indian women’s cricket team skipper Mithali Raj on Wednesday said that focus, more than fitness, would be the key to success in the ICC World T20 to be held in Sri Lanka in September.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mithali, who is attending a training camp with 30 probables at Andhra Cricket Association’s Women’s Cricket Academy at Guntur, said that in the shortest format, everything was in fast-forward mode and there was hardly any time to bounce back. “Unlike in ODIs and Tests, there are no drink breaks or another session to recover. The player should stay focused till the match is over.”

She said the conditions in Sri Lanka would be of help to the team as they were similar to those in India. “Since it is World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) might go in for batting strips as it wants the batters to pile up big totals to lure the crowd to the stadium,” she felt.

Mithali said she would like to have all-rounders who can bowl and bat according to the situation. “Since there is a possibility of pitches turning slow, I would like to see a couple of spinners too.”

Mithali also had a word of appreciation for the organisers at the Guntur academy. “I was a bit sceptical when I inaugurated it two years ago, but the administrators have come up with the best of facilities for the players.”

The Indian team will be selected after the 15-day camp.

IMPKK getting good response: Makers (http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/84337.html)

The owner of Harihara Mahal Theatre in Guntur is a happy man because Idi Mamoolu Prema Katha Kadu is running to packed houses ever since the film's release last Friday.

Director Vasireddy Vidhyasagar feels that the film's success proves that good films will always have the encouragement of audience. "The film is getting increased response in Ceded, Hyderabad areas also," the makers say.

Sri Kavya, IMPKK's heroine, wants to do performance-oriented roles like the one she has done in the film in future also. Dialogue-writer Mruthyunjayudu feels that the director has succeeded in translating on the celluloid a complex screenplay.

Thomas Cook launches 26 forex branches (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/article3741645.ece)

MUMBAI, AUG 8:
Thomas Cook (India), a travel and travel related financial services company, has launched 26 foreign exchange branches and Gold Circle Partner (franchisee) outlets across the country.

New towns and cities introduced into its network include Tirunelveli, Salem, Guntur, Puducherry, Kollam, Batala, Moga, Siwan, Ghaziabad, Ratnagiri, Porbunder and Jalgaon.

Each outlet will provide customers accessibility of services such as inward remittances via MoneyGram and Xpress Money, products such as currency notes in 26 global currencies, travellers’ cheques, drafts and wires, prepaid forex cards, university fee remittance and wholesale foreign exchange.

In addition, Thomas Cook (India) offers travel services (air and rail tickets, holiday packages, insurance and visa and passport assistance) through these outlets.

Commenting on the expansion, Mahesh Iyer, Head of Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, said: “Our strategic intent was two-pronged — leverage the strong growth in the outbound travel market (leisure, overseas student and employment) coupled with our consumer centric outreach. That is to get to our customers’ doorstep, especially in the emerging regional tier II and III markets.”

Freedom fighters feted (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3778728.ece)

‘Sacrifices made by Mahatma Gandhi and several others for liberating the country from the British rule are unforgettable’

Rich tributes were paid to prominent leaders and countless unsung heroes of the freedom movement during the 66th Independence Day celebrations held at the police parade ground here on Wednesday.

Agriculture Minister Kanna Lakshminarayana led the festivities by hoisting the national flag and receiving the ceremonial guard of honour. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Lakshminarayana said the sacrifices made by Mahatma Gandhi and several other popular figures for liberating the country from the British Empire were unforgettable, and it was the duty of every citizen to strive to realise their dreams. Guntur district had given a fair contribution to the freedom struggle with leaders like Kanneganti Hanumanthu and Parvataneni Veeraiah Chowdary taking up cudgels against the British hegemony. Mr. Lakshminarayana later felicitated freedom fighters and watched cultural programmes presented by schoolchildren.

Certificates

He distributed certificates to 424 government and private employees for rendering valuable services in their respective fields.

Collector S. Suresh Kumar, SP (Urban) A. Ravi Krishna, Additional Joint Collector K. Sarada Devi and other dignitaries were present. In his speech, Mr. Lakshminarayana gave details of the development achieved, touching upon the activities of all departments.

BWA property show begins tomorrow (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3784596.ece)

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The second edition of property show organised by Builder’s Welfare Association of Guntur will begin at Subham Convention Centre here from Saturday.

The two-day show will feature latest construction projects by leading builders, building technologies and modern interior designs and so on.Municipal Administration Minister M. Mahidhar Reddy and Minister for Agriculture Kanna Lakshminarayana would inaugurate the Property Show-2012.

Committee Chairman Chukkapalli Ramesh told reporters here on Thursday that the 60 stalls have been booked by various realtors, building material firms.

LIC Housing Finance Limited is the principal sponsor for the event while Brands Show Room and SVR Realtors are the associate sponsors.

The pre-launch publicity for the event included, advertising through hoardings and stickers.

A lucky-dip event is also being held on the final day with upcoming cine artiste Poonam Kaur taking the draw.

Mr. Ramesh told reporters here that show has generated a great deal of interest among the realtors and bankers too. LIC Housing Finance Limited, the principal sponsor of the event, will have an exclusive stall offering easy loaning services.Management students of RVR & JC College have been roped in to man the stalls, he said. Honourary president, BWA, S. Madhusudan Reddy, president BWA, Gadde Thirupathi Rao and secretary Kolla Syam were present.

Robot models impress students (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3794748.ece)

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There was an overwhelming response for the national-level ‘Robotics and Machatronics’ workshop-cum-exhibition being organised at KL University in Vaddeswaram village in Guntur district.

Faculty and students of Mechanical Engineering department was hosting the four-day convention, titled Yantrik-12, being held from August 16 to 19, and more than 2,000 students participated in the workshop.

Robotics Core School, Chennai and Jaypee Institute of Information and Technology, Noida arranged workshops on humanoid, android and aero modelling. About 200 paper and poster presentations were made and 55 models were displayed at the workshop.

A three-member team – Bhavani Sundeep, Praveen and Naresh -- from Robotics Core School (RCS) trained the students on operating humanoid robot, which is for the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh, said Mr. Sundeep.

The self operating robot is capable of IR sensing, obstacle detecting, kicking and defending.

Humanoid robot can also accept commands and do yoga and other skits, said Yantrik student coordinator M. Nischith Reddy. “Students from different engineering colleges visited the workshop. Presentations were held in three disciplines -- ‘Robotics’, ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Embedded Systems’ – and the robots of different types and with operations, exhibited by the young engineers attracted the visitors”, said the university Vice-Chancellor R. Sri Hari Rao.

“RCS has imported the components for designing the humanoid robot from Germany.

First time we visited a robot in action, which was very impressive. After attending the workshop, students designed robot models with the kits distributed by RCS trainers and operated them”, said event convenor A. Srinath.

Student organisers Koushik Reddy and D. Nagarjuna thanked the university management for arranging the workshop. The best models would be awarded prize money up to Rs.3.5 lakh, they said.

Guntur to have 8 more solar power systems (http://ibnlive.in.com/news/guntur-to-have-8-more-solar-power-systems/296301-60-114.html)

The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is planing to set up some more solar energy systems in the city and identified eight places.
Officials said the tenders process for installing the systems will be completed soon.
The civic body has installed 145 watt solar panels at Sampathnagar, Gujjanagundla, Housing Board Colony, Srinmivasaraothota and Nallacheruvu parks at a cost of `35 lakh two months ago.
These panels are said to be functioning well.
Now, the civic authorities are planing to install solar panels atop the district collector’s office, corporation vehicle shed, compost yard and five municipal high schools in the city.
The civic body is paying nearly Rs 1 crore as electricity charges every month.
It is said that following the success of Operation Solar energy system at five parks in the city, the director of municipal administration, Hyderabad, has advised the corporation authorities to install similar systems to reduce electricity bills.
Speaking to Express, GMC Commissioner K Sudhakar said they are also planing to motivate the public to use solar energy.
The corporation authorities have announced incentives like property tax exemption for those who install solar energy systems at their houses.
The commissioner has also directed the corporation electricity department to study the feasibility of installing solar energy panels at residential colonies and main centres in the city.
NEDCAP and corporation authorities have decided to conduct a joint survey to select the locations.

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Vasireddy Venkatdari Institute Of Technology

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Mangalagiri Temple

Pension scheme for construction workers in the offing (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-30/hyderabad/34176714_1_pension-scheme-workers-pension-fund)

GUNTUR: Stating that huge funds are available with the building and construction workers' welfare board, labour commissioner B Ramanjaneyulu has asked the department officials to get all the workers enrolled to make them eligible for assistance.

He said that he would not hesitate to take action against officials if any worker complains about negligence in enrolling them under the scheme.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Ramanjaneyulu said nearly Rs 1,000 crore was available with the welfare board. He said that about 15 lakh workers across the state were registered as building labourers and there was scope for getting another 10 lakh workers enrolled.

He said that various benefits would be extended to workers in case of accidents and injuries at the workplace from the welfare board. He said that there was a provision for giving Rs 5,000 financial assistance for women workers involved in construction sites.

"The government had so far spent just Rs 50 crore from the board due to lack of awareness among the workers about the benefits provided to them by the labour department. We will conduct massive awareness drive across the state," he explained. He said that Rs 2 lakh ex gratia would be paid to the family of the worker in case of death at the work site.

Ramanjaneyulu said the department was also planning to introduce pension scheme for the workers in construction field. He said that Centre had agreed to pay Rs 1,000 towards its contribution for each member and state would pay another Rs 1,000 every year. He said that the scheme could be implemented if the workers too are ready to pay their share to the pension fund. He said that a worker would start getting the pension when he reaches 50 years and the pension amount would depend on the amount contributed by the workers.

Prakasam barrage receives floodwater, 20 gates lifted (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/regions/vijayawada/prakasam-barrage-receives-floodwater-20-gates-lifted-178)

Prakasam barrage is receiving floodwater inflows on Tuesday after two days of heavy rains in the catchment areas in upper Krishna on Sunday and Monday.

The barrage received 14,500 cusecs of water on Tuesday and the irrigation department lifted 20 gates to release the floodwater in to the sea.

Water levels at the Prakasam barrage increa-sed from 10.8 to 12 feet due to inflow of floodwater from upper Krishna.

This is the fifth time in this kharif season, gates were lifted to release floodwater into sea. Paddy farmers in the delta areas of Krishna and Guntur are happy with the rains and inflow of water into Prakasam barrage.

Meanwhile, floodwater passed over the national highway near Hanuman Junction in the Bapula-padu mandal of Krishna district on Tuesday. Transport between Kommuru and Hanuman Junction was disrupted due to the overflowing Ettivaagu in Bapulapadu mandal. Officials inspected the floodwater levels in Ettivaagu.

After two days of heavy rain, Machilipatnam town is limping back to normal on Tuesday.

The port town registered 20 cm rain on Sunday and Monday inundating all main roads and dozens of colonies in the low-lying areas and main roads.

Joint collector M. Usha Kumari visited the Drivers Colony and other areas. Municipal commissioner Siva Ramakrishna, engineering and sanitary staff inspected the rain affected areas on Tuesday.

Minister holds meeting with mining officials (http://www.thehansindia.info/News/Article.asp?category=5&subCategory=3&ContentId=92627)

Guntur: Minister for Mines and Geology Galla Arunakumari held a review meeting with the mining officials on implementation of new sand policy in Guntur district here on Wednesday.Speaking to newsmen, she said that the government was planning to include sand in the list of essential commodities.

The new sand policy was being implemented keeping in view the problems being faced by the common people in getting sand for construction works, she added.

3-day ophthalmologists meet begins (http://www.thehansindia.info/News/Article.asp?category=5&subCategory=3&ContentId=93075)

Guntur: The three-day State opthalmologists meet started here on Friday. Over 600 doctors from all over the country and abroad are attending the conference being held after a gap of 10 years.

Dr Ganesh, one of the doctors involved in the arrangements of the conference, speaking to the media said that the meet would focus on affordable medicare to people suffering from eye problems. Experts from all over the country spoke on various aspects of eye care.

Police martyrs’ kin told to aim high (http://www.thehansindia.info/News/Article.asp?category=5&subCategory=3&ContentId=93324)

Guntur: Urban District Superintendent of Police Ravikrishna advised the kin of police martyrs to aim at high positions like civil services to build their careers. He convened a meeting with families of the martyrs and enquired about their welfare here on Saturday.

He promised them to extend whatever help they need in getting government benefits intended for them. He listened to the problems of the families. He promised them to directly interact with any member of a martyr’s family in a bid to infuse a sense of security in them. He told them that he would consult District Collector and officials of various departments if situation warrants.

Kondaveedu fort set to get Ghat road (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Kondaveedu-fort-set-to-get-Ghat-road/articleshow/17737181.cms)

GUNTUR: The Centre has in principle agreed to grant permission for laying of a ghat road to the historical monument, Kondaveedu fort in the district through a local reserve forest.
A final clearance from the Union minister for forests and environment, Jayanthi Natarajan is expected in a week. as the file has already been cleared by Union secretary Srivatsava.

Based on a report submitted by the regional forest conservator in Bangalore, Union secretary Srivatsava appended his stamp on the proposal sent by the state government.

Upon information that the file had reached Jayanthi's desk, Union science and technology minister S Jaipal Reddy discussed the issue with his cabinet colleague and

requested her to grant permission to the proposal at the earliest as the issue had been pending for quite some time now.

Confirming the receipt of the file from her secretary, Jayanthi was reported to have assured Jaipal Reddy to look into the issue and clear it within a week.

The construction of a ghat road to the top of the fort has become vital for the development of Kondaveedu fort, constructed by the Reddy kings of the 14th century.

The state government had initially granted nearly Rs 10 crore for the overall development of the fort, including laying of a ghat road for about 5 km almost 3 years ago. However, the work could not start because of the objections raised by the forest department as the proposed ghat

road was passing through the reserve forests. Although, the local forest officials forwarded a proposal seeking clearance from the Centre, it took so much of time as the Centre was not stamping its approvals while clearing works in the reserve forests.

The proposed ghat road would start at Puttakota village which is situated at the base of the fort. Several review meetings were held even

with chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy to push for the development work at Kondaveedu fort in the last three years but nothing happened.

"All the work could start once we get the central forest clearance. I hope we will get the permissions from the Centre in a week's time," Kalli Siva Reddy, Kondaveedu fort development committee secretary, told TOI. Siva Reddy recently met the Union minister Jaipal Reddy and sought his interference in getting the clearances from forests and environment ministry. He said Jayanthi Natarajan promised Jaipal Reddy that she would clear the file if there were no endangered animals in the reserve forest which was to be used for laying of the ghat road.

Kondaveedu, a hill fortress has been identified as a historical monument by the archaeological department and is located at nearly 1700 ft above the mean sea level.

The district administration has identified nearly 73 acres of land at the base of the fort for beautification as part of developing Kondaveedu into an eco-tourism spot. Iskcon has also proposed a massive lord Krishna temple in the vicinity of the fort.

AP’s first simulator (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/aps-first-simulator/article4350448.ece)

To train healthcare personnel in Basic Life Support

The Guntur Medical College at Guntur will have the first human simulation centre of Andhra Pradesh to provide quality training to the medical and para-medical personnel to reduce the number of deaths due to medical negligence.

The Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences in Association with the American Heart Association, APMGUSA and Guntur Medical College Alumni of North America grounded the project and it will be functional within a short time, said University Vice-Chancellor I.V. Rao, at a press conference on Saturday.

University has purchased the simulator and it is only the fifth in the country, which will help healthcare personnel have hands-on experience in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Paediatric Advanced Life Support system at the International Training Centre opened on the GMCANA Auditorium on the GMC premises. Worldwide 80,000 people die due to medical errors.

About 100 medical professional including 30 trainers got training from two faculty members of AHA – Peter Meaney and Dennis McCauley – for three days from, GMC Principal K.S. Varaprasad said at the press conference. This training centre will be the State Nodal Centre to be run under the stewardship of former University registrar T. Venugopala Rao.

Convention

On Sunday, the 3 State Convention on Emergency Medical Care will be inaugurated on the GMCANA premises by Minister Kondru Murali. While the PG students and doctors were trained in the first phase, Dental Colleges and Nursing Colleges would also be included in this training in the future. Emergency medical care has become part of the MBBS curriculum and from next academic year in the Dental College too, said Dr. Venugopala Rao.

APMGUSA coordinator Vemuri S. Murthy explained the help being done by the AHA in standardising the training. Dr .NTR University Registrar S. Babu Rao also participated in the press conference.