Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Lokesh Seeks Central Support for AP Initiatives
Nara Lokesh, the Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh, went to New Delhi to meet with central government ministers.
He asked for their help with many important projects.
These include a skill census, which is like a big survey to find out what skills people in Andhra Pradesh have.
He also talked about using computers and artificial intelligence to help with job interviews and training.
He asked for money to build new schools and kitchens that provide meals to students.
Additionally, he invited a central minister to open a new center for children with autism.
The central ministers were happy with the ideas and promised to support them.
Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's Education Minister, met with central ministers in New Delhi to discuss state development initiatives.
He sought support for a skill census in Andhra Pradesh and discussed an AI-based interview system and skill portal.
Lokesh requested central support for the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, MeitY startup hub, and promoting AI under 'India AI Mission'.
He pleaded for central support to set up 11 Navodaya Vidyalayas, 12 Kendriya Vidyalayas, and 155 smart kitchens under the PM-POSHAN scheme.
Lokesh also sought financial aid worth ₹4,400 crore under the STARS initiative and additional funds of ₹1,270 crore.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Sought Central support for various educational and skill development initiatives in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To improve education standards, promote skill development, and implement various state initiatives
- Person
- Nara Lokesh
- Role
- Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Location
- New Delhi
- Date
- Monday
- Initiatives Discussed
- Skill census, AI-based interview system, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, National Skill Training Institute, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, PM-POSHAN scheme, Autism centre
- Financial Aid Sought
- ₹4,400 crore under STARS initiative, ₹1,270 crore additional funds
- Proposed Institutions
- 11 Navodaya Vidyalayas, 12 Kendriya Vidyalayas, 155 smart kitchens
- Unique Initiatives
- Central smart kitchen in Kadapa, 'Balala Bharata Rajyangam' book