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By 2020 Anantapur to be the World’s Top Solar Power Producer

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Anantapur is all set to become the world top renewable energy power producer by 2020, with Solar and Wind Power. The Mega Solar Park at NP Kunta is going to come up with 1500 MW. The first phase of 250 MW would be ready very soon. By 2020, NTPC plans to surpass California's facility, Mojave Desert which has a capacity of 1,000 MW. NTPC aims to build generation capacity of 128 GW by 2032 with more emphasis on renewable energy including 100 GW solar energy by 2022.

Gujarat and Rajasthan are leaders in solar energy projects right now, but with the proposed solar parks, Anantapur is going to be the leader in couple of years. Rayalaseema is said to be the most efficient area for renewable energy plants. Private generating companies are giving top priority to tap solar and wind energy in Anantapur, Kurnool and Kadapa areas. Axis Energy Group is going to install 4000 MW wind power projects and 2500 MW solar power projects in Anantapur. The company plans to achieve these targets by 2020.

Andhra Pradesh Capital Amaravati to Have Air Ambulance

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Amaravati is going to have an Air Ambulance very soon. Within two months, Air Ambulances are going to be introduced in Andhra Pradesh to help the patients in emergency. The Air Ambulances are helicopters which would be a special attraction to Andhra Pradesh Health care department.

According to Poonam Malakondaiah, Principal Secretary, Health Medical and Family Welfare, these would be used mainly to transfer the organs for transplantation operations. Right now, the organs are taken via green corridor, but this also taking too much time. With air ambulances, the time would be saved and the organs would reach on time.

Health Minister Kamineni Srinivas said that the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju has agreed to the state request of introducing the air ambulances in Amaravati. The formal permission would be given very soon and the state is going to have the air ambulances within two months.

Photo Gallery of Interiors of Velagapudi Secretariat

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With a record time of 130 days, 5th block of Velagapudi Secretariat is ready. Here are the interiors of the secretariat resembling corporate offices.

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Andhra Pradesh Top in India, for June Rainfall

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Andhra Pradesh has topped in India, in terms of excess rainfall in June Month. State received 69.2% excess rainfall that the normal in the month of June. The more interesting fact is Rayalaseema has received 80% excess rainfall, which is the highest in the country.

10 districts in the state reported excess rainfall. Srikakulam, Vizaianagaram and Nellore reported normal rainfall.

Below are the stats from CM Dashboard from June 1st to June 30th (4.30 PM)

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