Amaravati, November 11 (RAHNUMA) – In a bid to elevate educational standards, the Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to enhance training and development programs for 18,000 teachers over the next three years. Recognizing the importance of skilled educators, these programs are expected to play a crucial role in the state’s education quality.
The government has also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organizations such as Nasscom Future Skills, EduSkills, Salesforce, and Microsoft to provide vocational training for over 2.5 lakh students, beginning in December 2024.
In an effort to boost employment, the government has introduced a Degree Education program with Apprenticeship opportunities, offering salaries between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000. This initiative targets key sectors, including Information Technology, banking, financial services, insurance, resource provision, retail trade, and healthcare.
AP Budget: Key Department-Wise Allocations
Police Department: Rs. 8,495 crore
Environment and Forest Department: Rs. 687 crore
Skill Development Department: Rs. 1,215 crore
SC Welfare: Rs. 18,487 crore
ST Welfare: Rs. 7,557 crore
BC Welfare: Rs. 39,007 crore
Minority Welfare: Rs. 4,376 crore
Women and Child Welfare: Rs. 4,285 crore
Youth and Tourism Department: Rs. 322 crore
AP Annual Budget Allocations (in Rs. Crore)
Higher Education: Rs. 2,326 crore
Health Sector: Rs. 18,421 crore
Panchayati Raj: Rs. 16,739 crore
Urban Development: Rs. 11,490 crore
House Construction: Rs. 4,012 crore
Water Resources: Rs. 16,705 crore
Industries and Commerce: Rs. 3,127 crore
Energy Sector: Rs. 8,207 crore
Roads and Buildings: Rs. 9,554 crore
Agriculture Budget Allocations
Subsidized Seeds: Rs. 240 crore
Soil Testing: Rs. 38.88 crore
Seed Distribution: Rs. 240 crore
Loan Provision: Rs. 40 crore
“The Farm is Calling” Initiative: Rs. 11.31 crore
Nature Agriculture: Rs. 422.96 crore
With an allocation of Rs. 2,326 crore designated to the Higher Education Department, Andhra Pradesh continues to invest in empowering its youth through improved education and training. These budgetary decisions highlight the state’s commitment to comprehensive development across sectors, supporting welfare initiatives, infrastructure, and the agriculture sector.
