Nara Lokesh

Jagan states Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a benchmark for political accountability. He questions if HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will step down over irregularities in the DSC examination.

Nara Lokesh distributed land titles to 3,000 residents in Mangalagiri and Tadepalli mandals. The titles cover lands worth ₹1,000 crore, providing legal ownership and enabling residents to secure bank loans.

Jayadev Galla, MD of Amara Raja Group, expressed support for IT Minister Nara Lokesh's call to invest in Andhra Pradesh, stating a commitment to creating opportunities and building a brighter future.

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Andhra Pradesh's doors are open for Amara Raja Group. He criticized the harassment the group faced during the YSRCP term and expressed hope that the company's most significant developments will occur in the state where it originated.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh reviewed a boat accident in Vietnam and directed support for affected tourists. Preliminary information suggests some tourists from Andhra Pradesh were involved in the incident.

CPI(M) accuses Nara Lokesh of breaking housing promises in Mangalagiri and has announced a protest march to his camp office on July 15. The protest demands immediate distribution of house sites, ₹5 lakh financial assistance for house construction, and alternative land for families displaced by eviction drives.

Andhra Pradesh plans to establish a world-class Sports Centre of Excellence with JSW's support. Minister Nara Lokesh announced a ₹2.23 crore allocation for training 18 athletes competing in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Para Commonwealth Games.

Over 1 lakh students in Andhra Pradesh were shifted from private to government schools. Education Minister Nara Lokesh has directed officials to study mechanisms from other states to regulate excessive private school fees.

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh stated that choosing the education portfolio aims to bring social change. The Minister inaugurated school buildings constructed for ₹1.4 crore under the P4 programme and emphasized shifting focus to academic results.

Andhra Pradesh's SSC supplementary exam pass rate increased to 82.39% with 78,261 students passing out of 94,990. Nara Lokesh attributed this to a 20-day coaching plan post-SSC exams.

Nara Lokesh met with executives from Visa Steel, Emami, and Shree Cement in Kolkata to promote Andhra Pradesh. The Minister highlighted the state's coastline, seaports, land, and power, noting the construction of the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant near Anakapalli.

Andhra Pradesh leads the country in PM SHRI fund utilization, according to HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. The minister instructed officials to implement smart kitchens based on the Kadapa model and expand Talliki Vandanam benefits to orphaned children.

Nara Lokesh, the TDP working president, urged TDP leaders to conduct a 45-day campaign from June 25 to August 10 to highlight the government's achievements. He mentioned that BJP and Jana Sena leaders would participate in the drive and advised cadre to remain vigilant regarding electoral-roll revision.

A child rights panel in Andhra Pradesh advised parents to prevent children from using social media and recommended studying the possibility of enacting a law to shield children from adult content. The panel submitted its note to Minister for Education Nara Lokesh.