Andhra Pradesh government issues guidelines for setting up Ratan Tata Innovation Hub
Srikanth Aluri | Apr 15, 2025, 23:59 IST
Andhra Pradesh government issues guidelines for setting up Ratan Tata Innovation Hub
Vijayawada: The state govt has issued operational guidelines for setting up of Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH). While the central hub will be established at Amaravati, five spokes will be set up at five locations in the state. Directions have been given to the district collectors concerned to look for suitable buildings to start the hub and spokes.
The state govt has announced the setting up of RTIH to lead the efforts of driving a culture of innovation and supporting start-ups and MSMEs. The central hub in Amaravati will serve as beacon of innovation to all the start-ups and other institutions in the state. The five spokes will be set up at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, NTR, Tirupati and Anantapur.
The RTIH and the spokes will be funded and managed by the private sector, with govt providing partial seed capital and grants from time to time through the CEO of Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS). The RTIH and regional spokes will have a board of governors to oversee the operations.
The board will consist of one promoter who shall also be the president of RTIH. Along with the president, one or more co-promoters can be included into the board. Presidents of five spokes, two independent experts and two eminent personalities from govt, academia and industry associations will be the members of the board.
A similar composition was prescribed for the spokes with one promoter as president and one or more co-promoters as members, two independent experts and two eminent persons. The role of board of governors include overseeing strategy, governance of the organisation. Facilitating start-ups with investment, financing, partnerships, incubation, acceleration, stakeholder management, marketing and communications.
The CEO of APIS will solicit applications from potential promoters for RTIH and the spokes to evaluate them. The CEO would submit the recommendations to the secretary ITE&C department and on approval from the govt, the CEO will take steps to get the company incorporated under Companies Act.
The collectors of respective districts where spokes are being established are directed to search for suitable buildings for launching the operations of spokes and hub. They were also directed by the govt to search for 5 acres of land for permanent buildings and CRDA was asked to allot land for RTIH.
Visakhapatnam Gears Up For Record-Breaking International Yoga Day Celebration; PM Modi, CM Naidu To Attend
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Visakhapatnam prepares to host a record five lakh people for International Yoga Day with elaborate coastal arrangements and participation from top national and state leaders.
Preparations underway at RK beach for International Yoga Day (ETV Bharat)
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By ETV Bharat English Team
Published : June 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM IST
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Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to create history on the occasion of International Yoga Day (June 21), with an estimated five lakh people expected to perform yoga asanas at a single venue - RK Beach here in the port city. A 26-kilometre route stretching from the beach to Bheemli has been lined with barricades, lights, and giant screens, all aimed at earning a place in the international record books by eclipsing any previous mass yoga event.
The event, branded YogaAndhra 2025, is set to kick off at 6.25 am. The Union Minister for AYUSH will open the program, followed in turn by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak for about 15 minutes before the huge gathering being asanas together, starting the mass yoga event at 7 am and holding it until 7.45 am.
Officials said that roads are being lined with brightly coloured mats, barricades, electric lighting, LED display screens, and platforms for yoga instructors. A backup site at Andhra University is also being prepared to accommodate any weather-related disruptions.
As the main event drew near, thousands of locals turned out for a cheerful walkathon down the seaside strip on Thursday. Many ministers, officials, and citizens participated in yoga sessions afterwards.
PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the city by a special flight at 6.40 pm on Friday. After a brief welcome ceremony, he will head to the Eastern Naval Command Officers' Mess Guest House for an overnight stay. He is expected to depart from Visakhapatnam by 11.50 am on Saturday after attending the main yoga event.
CM N Chandrababu Naidu is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam airport at 5.30 pm on Friday. He will receive PM Modi at INS Dega and stay overnight at the Collectorate. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Minister Nara Lokesh will also be present. Adding to the International Yoga Day celebrations, 179 winners of various state-level yoga competitions will also perform at the RK Beach event.
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