Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inaugurated the Kanuri–GMCANA Mother and Child Care Center at Government General Hospital, Guntur | Photo credit: T VIJAY KUMAR
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inaugurated the ultra-modern Kanuri-GMCANA Mother and Child Care Center at the Government General Hospital in Guntur, describing it as a powerful example of how philanthropy and public policy can come together to address social and economic inequalities.
Built at a cost of ₹ 100 crore, the five-storied facility, which was acquired by Guntur Medical College alumni, mainly through Guntur Medical College Alumni North America, is spread over 2,69,245 sq. ft. and has a 600-bed capacity. Reiterating its commitment to public healthcare, the state government also spent ₹27 crore on modern medical equipment and furniture to make the center fully functional.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Naidu said the service rendered by non-resident Telugus to their motherland was inspiring and reflected India’s deep-rooted culture of giving back to society. He congratulated the graduates not only for financing the construction, but also for creating a financial corpus to ensure continuous maintenance of the facility in the future.
“The real satisfaction comes from sharing your success with society,” he said, recalling that decades ago he predicted a phase of “brain gain” when concerns arose about the migration of doctors abroad. The Chief Minister said the center will significantly boost maternal and child care for the poor, with 300 beds reserved for obstetrics, 200 for paediatrics and the remaining allocated for ICU, PICU and SICU services.
He noted that Guntur Medical College, the second medical college established in the state after Andhra Medical College, had given eight Padma awardees, underlining its legacy. Linking health care to broader social reform, Mr Naidu developed the P4 model, which aims to reduce economic disparities by enabling the poor to grow through education and opportunity.
He said that more than 10.42 lakh beneficiaries have already been taken under the P4 scheme, achieving almost 50% of the target and urged the Telugu diaspora to actively participate. He also spoke about Amaravati’s future as a global greenfield capital, arguing that large-scale and long-term planning is essential for economic competitiveness. He said the region will witness transformational growth in the next decade, including the integration of renewable energy sources and major infrastructure projects.
Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, District Collector A. Thameem Ansariya, MLAs, senior officials and donors attended the inauguration.
Published – 30 Jan 2026 21:14 IST
