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AP to Boost Kurnool with New DSC, Teacher Posts & Port Road Funding

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has announced a new District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment drive and a special focus on improving the teacher-student ratio in the backward Kurnool region. The government will provide additional industrial incentives to attract investment to the area and fully fund seasonal hostels for student welfare. This comes alongside the allocation of Rs 573.77 crore for a 6-lane road connecting to Machilipatnam Port, a project Lokesh hailed as transformative for the state's logistics and economy. The announcements were made during the Assembly Question Hour and in response to a central government funding approval.

Key Points: AP Minister Lokesh Announces New DSC, Focus on Kurnool Development

  • New DSC recruitment announced
  • Higher teacher posts for Kurnool district
  • Special industrial incentives for backward region
  • Rs 574 crore for Machilipatnam port road
  • Government to fund seasonal hostels
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AP Minister Nara Lokesh announces new DSC, student-teacher ratio to improve

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh announces new DSC recruitment, improved teacher-student ratio for Kurnool, and welcomes Rs 574 crore port road funding.

"This 6-lane external connectivity road... will unlock new economic opportunities for our state. - Nara Lokesh"

Amravati, February 19

During the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Question Hour, the Telugu Desam Party leader Nara Lokesh responded to a question raised by BJP MLA Parthasarathi Valmiki, stating that the government is giving special focus to the backward Kurnool Parliamentary region.

Lokesh said his understanding of the region's backwardness came from his padayatra from Adoni to Mantralayam, where he personally observed the developmental gap compared to other constituencies. To address this imbalance, the government is offering additional industrial incentives to attract investments to Kurnool.

He added that in the recent District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment, a higher number of teacher posts were sanctioned for the Kurnool district, but the teacher-student ratio still remains lower than in other regions. The government will soon announce another DSC and provide special focus to the constituency under the job calendar.

The minister also assured that seasonal hostels in the region will be fully funded and operated by the government to improve education and welfare support for students.

Earlier on February 6, Lokesh hailed the construction of a 6-lane external connectivity road to Machilipatnam Port, stating that it will unlock "new economic opportunities for our state."

Lokesh replied to Minister of Road Transport and Railways, Nitin Gadkari's post on X, on Thursday, informing the allocation of Rs 573.77 crore for the construction of the 6-lane external port connectivity road linking the junction of NH-65 and NH-216 to Machilipatnam Port, via the Machilipatnam bypass section of NH-216 in Andhra Pradesh.

Lokesh thanked Nitin Gadkari for the project, underlining his leadership in building "world-class highways that power India's growth and Andhra Pradesh's future."

"Sir, A big thank you for this transformative support to Andhra Pradesh's infrastructure and port-led growth. This 6-lane external connectivity road to Machilipatnam Port will help in boosting logistics efficiency and unlock new economic opportunities for our state. Grateful for your continued leadership in building world-class highways that power India's growth and Andhra Pradesh's future," Lokesh wrote in a post on X.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to hear about the padayatra and understanding ground realities. But announcements are one thing, implementation is another. We have seen many DSCs promised in the past with delays. Hope this one comes on time and the seasonal hostels actually get the funding. 🤞
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David E
The infrastructure development with the Machilipatnam Port road is a strategic move. Port-led growth can be a game-changer for AP's economy, creating numerous indirect jobs. This, combined with focused development in backward regions, is the right approach for balanced growth.
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Anjali F
Improving the teacher-student ratio is crucial for quality education. My sister is a teacher in a government school in a nearby district, and she handles 60+ students alone. Hope Kurnool gets the teachers it needs. The seasonal hostel plan is also good for migrant families' children.
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Karthik V
While the intent seems good, I'm skeptical. This feels like a pre-election announcement for the Kurnool region. Let's see if the industrial incentives actually bring factories or remain on paper. Action speaks louder than words, Mr. Minister.
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Sneha F
Cooperation between state and central ministers for infrastructure projects is always positive. The ₹573 crore road project will benefit the entire state's logistics. More such collaborations needed! 👏

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