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Andhra Pradesh to Set Up Labour 'Addas' for Worker Skills Upgrade

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the establishment of labour 'addas' across the state to upgrade worker skills, starting with 15 centres in major cities. He distributed Shramashakti awards on International Workers' Day and outlined welfare benefits including financial aid for marriage, childbirth, and natural death. Naidu also highlighted progress on Machilipatnam Port, aiming for completion by December, and praised reforms in Panchayati Raj and education. He criticized the opposition for past governance failures and reaffirmed the government's commitment to development.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh CM Plans Labour 'Addas' for Worker Uplift

  • 15 labour addas to be set up in first phase
  • New ESI hospitals in 5 locations
  • Rs 25,000 marriage aid for construction workers
  • Machilipatnam Port target completion by December
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Andhra Pradesh CM promises to set up labour 'addas' to help workers

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announces 15 labour addas for skill development, new ESI hospitals, and welfare benefits for construction workers.

"Just as workers work tirelessly, the government is equally committed to the development of the state. - N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, May 1

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that labour 'addas' will be set up across the state to support workers by upgrading their skills. In the first phase, 15 such centres will be established in major cities and towns.

The Chief Minister made the announcement after distributing Shramashakti awards to outstanding workers and employers at Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district on International Workers' Day.

Chandrababu Naidu stated that these labour addas would be developed into skill development centres where workers can upgrade their skills.

New ESI hospitals will also be set up in places like Achyutapuram, Guntur, Kurnool, Sri City and Amaravati to improve workers' healthcare.

The Chief Minister emphasised that just as workers work tirelessly, the government is equally committed to the development of the state. He highlighted that the Telugu Desam Party symbol reflects workers and farmers and reaffirmed commitment to uplift poor families, including enabling their children to become entrepreneurs.

Naidu said the welfare measures for workers include Rs 25,000 financial assistance for the marriage of construction workers (also applicable to their daughters), Rs 20,000 support for childbirth, Rs 60,000 assistance in case of natural death, and Rs 20,000 for funeral expenses. In addition, four labour courts are also available for dispute resolution.

The Chief Minister said the government derives satisfaction from people's happiness and considers welfare spending a responsibility, not a burden.

Regarding Machilipatnam Port, he said land acquisition was done in 2014, but the previous government cancelled tenders in 2019, causing delays. At present, breakwater, dredging and offshore works are progressing rapidly. He stated that the target is to complete the port by December this year.

The Chief Minister stated that major investments are coming into the state, including a large data centre investment by Reliance, following interest from companies like Google.

He praised reforms in Panchayati Raj led by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and education reforms by Education Minister Nara Lokesh. He said the reforms in the education sector led to improved Class 10 results.

The Chief Minister criticised the opposition, alleging destructive governance in the past and stating that the current government has been rebuilding systems over the last 22 months.

- IANS

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Priya S
Naidu Garu is doing good work đź‘Ź But I have a question - will these labour addas have proper infrastructure? In rural areas, workers don't even have basic facilities. And what about women workers? They need separate skill training centres. Hope this isn't just election gimmick.
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Ananya R
Machilipatnam Port completion by December? Let's see. Previous govt cancelled tenders in 2019, that's a big loss for workers. But at least something is happening now. The ESI hospitals are much needed - our workers deserve proper healthcare. Hope Reliance investment also creates local jobs!
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Vikram M
Labour addas - sounds like a good concept but needs proper execution. The Rs 60,000 for natural death and Rs 20,000 for funeral is decent but should be higher considering rising costs. Also, what about regular health check-ups for workers? They work in hazardous conditions often. Overall, positive steps but need more substance.
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Arjun K
Good to see focus on workers on Labour Day. But 15 centres in first phase is too less for entire state. We need at least one per constituency. Also, why no mention of minimum wage enforcement? Many construction workers still get exploited. The port project delay is sad - 2014 to 2024 is too long for any project.
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Suresh O
Real development needs more than announcements. The previous government wasted time, now Naidu is trying to change things. But 22 months is enough time to show results. Let's see how many actual workers benefit from these schemes. The opposition criticism is valid - we need accountability and timely delivery.

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