Andhra Pradesh Government Appoints New Chairpersons Across Key Bodies
In the wake of the newly formed government taking charge in Andhra Pradesh, the process of filling nominated posts has accelerated. The state government has recently issued orders appointing chairpersons to several key institutions.
As part of this initiative, government sources confirmed that Alapati Suresh, affiliated with the Amaravati Joint Action Committee (JAC), has been appointed as Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Press Academy. Similarly, Rayapati Shailaja, also from the same JAC, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission.
Earlier, the state had completed the appointment of the Chairman for the Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Limited (APCOB) and various District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) on Monday evening. Continuing in this direction, the government has now taken steps to fill several more nominated positions.
The newly appointed chairpersons to various corporations and bodies are as follows:
Andhra Pradesh Women’s Co-operative Finance Corporation: Peethala Sujatha (Bhimavaram, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS): Ravi Vemuru (Tenali, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC): Burugupalli Sesharao (Nidadavolu, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority Board: Dr. Z. Shivaprasad (Nellore City, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Educational and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (APEWIDC): S. Rajasekhar (Kuppam, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Tailors’ Development Co-operative Federation: Akasapu Swami (Tadepalligudem, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Greening and Beautification Corporation: Sugunamma (Tirupati, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Board: Venkata Shivudu Yadav (Guntakal, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board: Valavala Babji (Tadepalligudem, Telugu Desam Party)
Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA): Divakar Reddy (Tirupati, Telugu Desam Party)
Eluru Urban Development Authority (EUDA): Vani Venkata Shiva Prasad Pennuboyina (Eluru, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh State Scheduled Castes Commission: K.S. Jawahar (Kovvur, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Fishermen’s Co-operative Societies Federation: Pediraju Kollu (Narasapuram, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Kummari Shalivahana Welfare and Development Corporation: Perepi Eshwar (Vijayawada East, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Vaddera Welfare and Development Corporation: Mallela Eshwara Rao (Guntur West, Telugu Desam Party)
Andhra Pradesh Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited: Malepati Subbanayudu (Kavali, Telugu Desam Party)
Key positions have also been allotted to members of allied parties within the ruling coalition. These include:
Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation: Pasupuleti Hari Prasad (Tirupati, Jana Sena)
Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Development Co-operative Corporation (APSIDC): Leela Krishna (Mandapeta, Jana Sena)
Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency: Riyaz (Ongole, Jana Sena)
Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Tribes Commission: Solla Bojji Reddy (Rampachodavaram, Bharatiya Janata Party)
These appointments reflect a deliberate effort to provide representation across various social groups and political parties. Sources suggest that additional nominated positions are likely to be filled in the coming days.