The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has made some important decisions. They have decided to hold a mega District Selection Committee exam to hire 6,100 teachers in the state. Additionally, the retirement age for non-teaching staff in universities has been extended from 60 to 62 years.
In other news, the Cabinet has approved various proposals. They have allocated Rs 5,000 crore for the welfare of BC, SC, ST, and Minority women. Funds will also be released under the fourth tranche of YSR Cheyutha on February 16. The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has given the green light to investments worth Rs 22,302 crore in the power sector.
Furthermore, the Cabinet has made it mandatory for all gram panchayats to have an appointed secretary. These decisions were made during a meeting held in Amaravathi under the leadership of Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
