With the new administration settling into power in Andhra Pradesh, the process of allocating nominated posts has picked up significant momentum. The state government has begun appointing chairpersons to key institutions as part of its broader governance roadmap.
According to official sources, Alapati Suresh, a prominent figure from the Amaravati Joint Action Committee (JAC), has been named the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Press Academy. Alongside him, Rayapati Shailaja, also from the JAC, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission—signaling the government’s intent to include civic voices in institutional leadership.
Earlier this week, appointments were finalized for the Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB) and several District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs). The trend has continued with a new wave of key positions across various sectors.
Here are the latest appointments announced:
Newly Appointed Chairpersons:
- Women’s Co-operative Finance Corporation: Peethala Sujatha (Bhimavaram, TDP)
- Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS): Ravi Vemuru (Tenali, TDP)
- Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC): Burugupalli Sesharao (Nidadavolu, TDP)
- Inland Waterways Authority Board: Dr. Z. Shivaprasad (Nellore City, TDP)
- Educational and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (APEWIDC): S. Rajasekhar (Kuppam, TDP)
- Tailors’ Development Co-operative Federation: Akasapu Swami (Tadepalligudem, TDP)
- Greening and Beautification Corporation: Sugunamma (Tirupati, TDP)
- Labour Welfare Board: Venkata Shivudu Yadav (Guntakal, TDP)
- Construction Workers’ Welfare Board: Valavala Babji (Tadepalligudem, TDP)
- Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA): Divakar Reddy (Tirupati, TDP)
- Eluru Urban Development Authority (EUDA): Vani Venkata Shiva Prasad Pennuboyina (Eluru, TDP)
- Scheduled Castes Commission: K.S. Jawahar (Kovvur, TDP)
- Fishermen’s Co-operative Societies Federation: Pediraju Kollu (Narasapuram, TDP)
- Kummari Shalivahana Welfare Corporation: Perepi Eshwar (Vijayawada East, TDP)
- Vaddera Welfare and Development Corporation: Mallela Eshwara Rao (Guntur West, TDP)
- Agro Industries Development Corporation: Malepati Subbanayudu (Kavali, TDP)
In a display of coalition inclusiveness, strategic posts were also given to leaders from allied parties:
Allied Party Appointments:
- Handicrafts Development Corporation: Pasupuleti Hari Prasad (Tirupati, Jana Sena)
- Irrigation Development Co-operative Corporation (APSIDC): Leela Krishna (Mandapeta, Jana Sena)
- Livestock Development Agency: Riyaz (Ongole, Jana Sena)
- Scheduled Tribes Commission: Solla Bojji Reddy (Rampachodavaram, BJP)
These appointments underscore the government’s approach to creating a balanced and socially inclusive administrative structure. Officials indicate that additional appointments are expected soon, as the new government continues to fill key institutional roles with a focus on political representation, regional diversity, and administrative efficiency.
