CBN moots ‘WFH’ in administration

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said "Work from Home" culture is here to stay and that he intends to implement it within the government sector as well.

Backing the austerity measures suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, he appealed to people to adhere to the eight-point agenda announced by the Prime Minister.

The Chief Minister said the state government would also announce its own action plan in this regard in a day or two.

He was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Bollineni Institute of Skill, Education, and Research (BISER) in Nidamarru.

"Work from Home is now a reality. A situation is emerging where the entire world can function remotely from home. This practice should be encouraged,” he said.

Stating that the ongoing conflict is placing a burden on the nation in various ways, he emphasised that during such critical times, citizens, along with the governments, must act responsibly.

Appealing to people to adhere to the eight-point agenda announced by the Prime Minister to overcome any temporary difficulties that may arise, he said, cutting down on the consumption of petrol and diesel will result in savings of foreign exchange reserves.

Chandrababu Naidu called for curbing wasteful expenditure. He remarked that travelling in large convoys of vehicles has become a major trend for everyone.

CM Naidu said public representatives should set an example by reducing the size of their convoys. Security details should also be scaled down, he said, adding that security arrangements should be sensible and purposeful.

He called for adhering to the Prime Minister’s suggestion to curtail foreign travel. “Our country—and our state—are home to excellent tourist destinations. Instead of travelling abroad, people should choose to visit our own domestic tourist spots,” he said, adding that every citizen should adopt the mindset ‘My country, My responsibility’.

The Prime Minister has also advised reducing the purchase of gold. People should give serious thought to this as well, he said.

Naidu said the government has initiated a strategic plan to produce green energy locally, thereby reducing our dependence on foreign nations.

Power generation units like solar rooftops should be installed on every farm and atop every home.

The Chief Minister termed BISER an innovative initiative within the capital city of Amaravati. A college is being established across 23 acres, alongside a Skill University on two acres, to ensure excellence in both education and healthcare. By establishing a medical college and a Skill University, this institution is poised to impart skill training to 100,000 individuals.

He noted that KIMS Hospital, which began on a modest scale, has now expanded to become an asset worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Stating that Hyderabad has emerged as a medical hub for the entire nation, he said institutions like KIMS were instrumental in achieving this.

The Chief Minister revealed that in the second phase, Amaravati will be built as a futuristic city.

He said in addition to Amaravati, the government was developing Visakhapatnam as a global city.

CM Naidu stated that on May 15, the foundation stone will be laid for a fighter jet manufacturing facility in the Rayalaseema region. He said Rayalaseema is set to transform into a major hub for both horticulture and technology. Kurnool has emerged as a 'Drone City,' while Sri City has established itself as a prominent industrial hub.