AP Govt Announces 31 State-Level Nominated Posts

The Andhra Pradesh government recently appointed a number of long-awaited nominated posts, with the three constituents’ leaders occupying 31 important state-level posts. The appointments are intended to give balanced representation to different social groups so that the areas and communities are properly represented. The posts have been distributed as follows: OC (6), BC (17), SC (4), ST (1), and Minorities (2). This distribution strategy reflects the government’s penchant for inclusivity, and regional considerations also feature prominently in the choice process.

Here are the highlights of the latest appointments:

The Andhra Pradesh government has made several key appointments to various welfare and development corporations, with leaders from different social groups and political parties being nominated. Here’s a summary of the appointments:

1. Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Cooperative Finance Corporation (APSCCFC) – A.K. Prabhakar (Kodumur, SC) – TDP leader.
2. Andhra Pradesh State Social Welfare Board – Balu Kottayya (Nandigama, SC) – Bahujan JAC leader.
3. Andhra Pradesh Kamma Corporation – Brahmam Chowdhary (Gurazala) – TDP leader.
4. Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation Ltd – Buchi Ram Prasad (Guntur West) – TDP leader.
5. Andhra Pradesh Mudaliyar Welfare and Development Corporation – C.S. Tyagarajan (Chittoor) – TDP leader.
6. Andhra Pradesh Bondili Welfare and Development Corporation – D. Vikram Singh (Kurnool) – TDP leader.
7. Hindu Dharma Protection Trust (HDPT) – Dasari Srinivasulu (Tirupati) – BJP leader.
8. Andhra Pradesh Interest Development Corporation – Guntasala Venkata Lakshmi (Denduluru) – JSP leader.
9. Andhra Pradesh Arreke / Katik / Arre-Suryavamsi Welfare and Development Association – Harikrishna Rao Hanumantakari (Tadipatri) – TDP leader.
10. Andhra Pradesh State Viswabrahmin Welfare and Development Corporation – Kammari Parvathi (Panyam) – TDP leader.
11. Andhra Pradesh State Kunchiti Wakkaliga, Wakkaligar, Kunchitig Welfare and Development Association – Lakshminarayana (Madakasira, SC) – TDP leader.
12. Andhra Pradesh Cities Welfare and Development Corporation – Marupilla Tirumaleshwar Rao (Vijayawada West) – TDP leader.
13. Andhra Pradesh State Pal, Ekari, Ekila, Vyakula, Ekhiri, Nayani, Palegaru, Tholagari, Kavali Welfare and Development Association – Nageswara Naidu Kanduri (Rayachoti) – TDP leader.
14. Andhra Pradesh State Nurabasha / Dudekula Corporation – Nagul Meera Kasunuri (Vijayawada West) – TDP leader.
15. Andhra Pradesh State Kurakula, Pondara Welfare and Development Association – Narasimhulu Damodara (Narsannapeta) – TDP leader.
16. Andhra Pradesh Disabled and Elderly Citizen Assistance Corporation – Narayana Swami (Rapthadu) – TDP leader.
17. Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wage Advisory Board – Pellakuru Srinivasulu Reddy (Kovur) – TDP leader.
18. Meat Development Corporation – Prakash Naidu (Singanamala, SC) – TDP leader.
19. Telugu and Sanskrit Academy – R.D. Wilson (Nellore City) – BJP leader.

Additionally, the following appointments were made:

20. Andhra Pradesh Sagara/Uppara Welfare and Development Corporation – R. Venkataramanappa (Penukonda) – TDP leader.
21. Andhra Pradesh Nagavamsa Welfare and Development Corporation – Ramanarayana Rao Erubothu (Vijayawada Central) – TDP leader.
22. Andhra Pradesh Kalinga Komati / Kalinga Vaisya Welfare and Development Association – Ramesh Modalavalsa (Amadalavalsa) – TDP leader.
23. Science and Technology Academy – Ravi Mandalapu (Rajahmundry City) – TDP leader.
24. Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Cooperative Economic Corporation – Reddy Anantha Kumari (Kothapeta) – TDP leader.
25. Andhra Pradesh Bestha Welfare and Development Corporation – Sridhar Bommana (Sullurupeta, SC) – TDP leader.
26. Ongole Urban Development Authority (OUDA) – Sheikh Riyaz (Ongole) – JSP leader.
27. Folk Arts & Creativity Academy – Sri Vempuru Gangulayya (Padaru, ST) – JSP leader.
28. Andhra Pradesh Veerashaiva Lingayat and Lingabali Welfare and Development Association – Swapna (Anantapur Urban) – TDP leader.
29. Andhra Pradesh Krishna Balija / Poosala Cooperative Economic Corporation Ltd – Trimurthulu Ganta (Bhimavaram) – TDP leader.
30. Andhra Pradesh State Janga Welfare and Development Association – V. Chandrasekhar (Peeleru) – TDP leader.
31. Andhra Pradesh State Dasari Welfare and Development Association – Venkata Ratnaji Potnuru (Shrungavarakota) – TDP leader.