{
  "id": 10929642,
  "title": "Tie up with IITs, IIMs to train Andhra government employees: Chandrababu Naidu to officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/tie-up-with-iits-iims-to-train-andhra-government-employees",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:43:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tie-up-with-iits-iims-to-train-andhra-government-employees-chandrababu-naidu-to-officials/article71528012.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu instructed officials to collaborate with prestigious institutions such as IITs and IIMs to provide specialized training for government employees, emphasizing that capacity building and skill development should be an ongoing process. During a review of departmental services at his office, Naidu addressed critical areas like skill development for government employees, Anna Canteens, urban drinking water supply, and welfare hostel facilities. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh's leadership in this area compared to other southern states, noting that employees were being trained in various courses through initiatives like iGOT Karmayogi, enabling them to work effectively in real-time scenarios. Communicating the importance of continuous learning, Naidu urged officials to undertake online courses, similar to the periodic orientation programs for IAS officers, to enhance their skills. During the meeting, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and other officials were present. The Chief Minister also stressed the need for public participation in government programs and cautioned officials about complacency regarding urban and rural drinking water issues, despite recent improvements following rain.",
  "summary": "The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers",
  "key_points": [
    "Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu orders IITs, IIMs to train government employees.",
    "Focus on skill development in capacity building, ongoing process.",
    "Online courses like iGOT Karmayogi for real-time scenario training."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "IITs, IIMs see more women joining than ever as placements and salary packages rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iits-iims-see-more-women-joining-than-ever-as-placements-and-salary",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:03:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}