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The World Bank has appreciated the skill development, self-employment and livelihood initiatives being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) in the Amaravati Capital Region. During a review meeting held at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi, officials presented the progress of programmes focused on creating employment opportunities for youth, supporting women’s economic empowerment and improving sustainable livelihoods. The discussions also covered job fairs organised by APCRDA and the broader social development efforts being carried out under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Project (AIUDP).
The World Bank has appreciated the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority's (APCRDA) efforts to strengthen skill development, employment and livelihood opportunities for people living in the Amaravati Capital Region villages. The appreciation came during a review meeting held at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi, where officials highlighted the progress of various social development initiatives being implemented across the capital region.
Mr. Gerald Paul Oliver, Lead Transport Specialist for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Project (AIUDP) at the World Bank, met officials from APCRDA's Social Development and Strategy divisions to review the programmes being carried out for local communities.
During the meeting, Mr. V. Ramulu, Group Director (Social Development), Ms. Adusumilli Uma, Group Director (Strategy), and other officials presented details of APCRDA's free skill development, self-employment and livelihood programmes designed for youth and women in the Amaravati Capital City villages. They also shared information on the Job Melas organised by the authority to connect job seekers with employment opportunities across different sectors.
The discussions focused on the progress of APCRDA's initiatives aimed at improving the social and economic conditions of people living in villages across the Amaravati Capital Region. Officials explained how the programmes are helping enhance employability, promote self-employment and support sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.
The review also examined the role of these initiatives under the broader Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Project, which has been supported by the World Bank to strengthen infrastructure, public services and inclusive urban development in the capital region. Alongside physical infrastructure, the project places emphasis on improving socio-economic outcomes for communities affected by the development process.
During the interaction, Gerald Paul Oliver appreciated APCRDA's continued efforts to generate employment opportunities for youth and promote the economic empowerment of women through skill development and livelihood programmes. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing initiatives and acknowledged their contribution to improving the socio-economic well-being of communities in the Amaravati Capital Region.
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