First of its kind in the history after the state bifurcation, as many as eight software companies are ready to start their operations from Vijayawada city and some other companies formally accepted to open their establishment in Amaravati capital region in a big way.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the services on Friday at Autonagar where the exclusive building has been earmarked for this purpose. The Chief Minister also said hardware technology would be developed at a cost of Rs 200 crore at NTR complex in Vijayawada in June.

Apart from this some other companies including Spanish based company and another BPO will start their operations soon from Medha IT Park. Nearly 3000 graduates may get employment from ongoing development plans of State government jointly with Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT).

The companies like Axel IT, Horzon IT, MSR Cosmos, Adopt Solutions, Advance Soft, Intelli Soft, Time Square IT started their operations from Friday. The companies have been provided space in One modern building in Autonagar. Nearly 500 engineering graduates will get employment in the companies.

Moreover, the AP NRT has made plans to start another 14 training centers in the same building premises. The companies would provide training before joining in the companies. Apart from this, some other startups and American based companies have evinced interest to start their establishments. The APNRT would provide employment to the students and required, qualified human resources to the companies. The companies would start their full-time operations from June. As per the plans, the companies will invest Rs 250 crore.

Simultaneously, the APNRT has already engaged one lakh square feet space for training centers at Mangalagiri of Guntur district. On the other hand, top IT companies including HCL have formally accepted to start their units in Medha IT Park at Gannavaram of Krishna district. Some reputed companies like Green Core and Spanish based organization decided to open their branches in the same location.
Adviser to AP government and APNRT president Vemuri Ravi kumar said that present period is very important in the State development. He said the APNRT is doing its best by using the services of like minded people who voluntarily joined in the organization. Naidu is extending his great support in the process of creating and generating the employment.

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has confirmed tenders for expansion of existing runway of Gannavaram airport and the construction would be taken up by the Delhi-based company, PRL Project and Infrastructure Limited.

The company has also got the construction works of Isolation Bay. The Existing runway of 7,000 feet will be expanded to 11,023 feet.

As per earlier plans, Airport Authorities stated that the runway would be used for domestic services only.

But at the same time, the officials are also planning to rope in international airlines and launch international connectivity.

Based on passenger traffic, the officials are likely to connect Middle Eastern corridor and south eastern corridor with direct services. Dubai and Singapore have been selected for direct operational services.

"The runway works began on Tuesday and will get into full swing by March. The runway expansion would ease international operations and result in increase of passenger traffic. Though the current runway can also accommodate international flights, the new runway would definitely attract international services” said Gannavaram airport director G Madhusudhan Rao. "

"We have already written to various international airlines and Customs department regarding start of services at Gannavaram airport. They have agreed to our proposal and the official confirmation from airport authorities is only required." said AP Chamber of Commerce secretary Potluri Bhaskar Rao.

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation in association with Shree Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College , Nagaram is organising a job mela on Saturday at Shree Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Guntur District

More than 15 companies, including Architect Group, Flipkart, ICICI aim to fill vacancies and provide placement opportunities to students.

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In a bid to make the catchment area of Krishma river free of plastic, the tourism department launched an anti-plastic campaign at Punnami Ghat on Wednesday.

Launching the campaign, Tourism secretary N. Srikanth highlighted the importance of making the Krishna plastic-free. He also appealed to the people residing on the river bed not to dispose of the plastic bottles and water sachets into the Krishna river.

The campaign is aimed at creating awareness among the people about the dangers of depositing plastic materials and industrial wastes in the river. Srikanth also announced that
Tourism department would give away prizes to the individuals who voluntarily participate in the Swachh Bharat and "Plastic free Krishna river' campaigns.

Later, Srikanth launched the Amaravati Boating Club (ABC) on Punnami Ghat. Amaravati Boating Club CEO Tarun Kakani, Tourism commissioner Himanshu Shukla and others were present on the occasion.