Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra govt employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviews the services of various departments at his camp office on Wednesday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) directed officials to collaborate with IITs and IIMs to provide specialized training for government employees and make capacity building and skill development a continuous process.

Reviewing the services provided by various departments at his camp office, Mr. Naidu discussed skill development for government employees, Anna canteen, drinking water supply in urban areas and welfare hostel facilities. Andhra Pradesh was ahead of other southern states in capacity building and skill development of government employees, he said. Employees have been trained in various courses through iGOT Karmayogi and equipped for real time work.

Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu clarified that skill development training should be a continuous process for government employees. Services provided by various departments were reviewed with senior officials at the camp office today. Skills training for civil servants, canteens, municipal… pic.twitter.com/2qamu0OYTu

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The Chief Minister urged the employees to improve their skills through online courses. Just as IAS officers regularly undergo orientation programs and improve their skills, government employees should also undergo regular skill development training, he said.

No shortage of water, rain or not

Mr. Naidu reviewed the drinking water situation in the villages and was told that the problem has eased considerably after the recent rains. Officials said there were minor drinking water problems in two villages in Rayalaseema and measures were being taken to address them.

In Visakhapatnam, the water table has improved after the rains and the drinking water situation has also improved, officials said.

The chief minister directed officials to ensure that drinking water problems do not arise in urban or rural areas and warned them against complacency just because of the recent rains.

He also called for greater public participation in government programs.

Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and other officials attended the review session.

Published – 30 Sep 2026 17:07 IST