Minister for BC and EWS Welfare S. Savitha reiterated the government’s commitment to generating large-scale employment, highlighting efforts to attract investors to Andhra Pradesh for industrial development.
Participating in the ‘Yuva Keratalu’ programme organised by the Kollu Foundation on Friday, the Minister emphasised the government’s focus on job security for youth through the establishment of major industries.
“The government is taking steps to fill all vacant posts in government departments while also working tirelessly to attract significant investments to Andhra Pradesh to create employment opportunities,” she said.
She noted that India’s substantial youth population, if utilised effectively, could propel the country to global prominence. “The coalition government in the state is determined to create 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. Minister for IT Nara Lokesh is making relentless efforts to bring large-scale investments to the state as part of this initiative,” she observed.
The Minister mentioned that prestigious multinational companies, including BPCL and TCS, are set to invest in Andhra Pradesh. To align with industry needs, the government has implemented skill development programmes to prepare youth for job opportunities in upcoming industries.
“We are committed to providing technical training to unemployed youth, enhancing their technological proficiency, and ensuring they secure jobs in the industries being established in the state,” she stated.
Savitha also pledged to create at least one entrepreneur in every household, announcing plans to extend loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through various corporations to promote entrepreneurship and achieve financial self-reliance.
She announced the reinstatement of the mid-day meal scheme for Intermediate students starting Saturday. “The TDP government implemented the scheme for Intermediate students between 2014 and 2019, but it was revoked by the YSRCP regime. Now, we are bringing it back while ensuring quality education in government schools on par with corporate institutions,” she remarked.
The Minister lauded the Kollu Foundation for its 12 years of service to society, urging people to draw inspiration from the organisation and contribute to community welfare.
Expressing concern over the growing drug menace in the state, she lamented that some youth have fallen prey to drug addiction, jeopardising their futures. “The Chandrababu Naidu-led government has taken stringent measures to curb the drug menace with an iron hand. There is an urgent need to create awareness among students and youth about the harmful effects of drugs,” she emphasised.
Earlier, the Minister paid tributes to Savitribai Phule. APSRTC Chairman Kanakalla Narayana and several other leaders were present at the event.
Govt committed to generating employment: Minister Savitha
