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He asked employees to make use of virtual courses to continuously upgrade their skills. Skill development should not be viewed as a one-time exercise, he said, pointing out that IAS officers regularly undergo orientation and training to update their knowledge and capabilities.

Naidu directed officials to develop similar opportunities for other government employees and explore partnerships with IITs and IIMs for specialised training programmes.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the drinking water situation in urban areas and directed officials to ensure that shortages did not occur in either urban or rural areas.

Officials informed him that the drinking water situation in towns and cities had improved considerably following the recent rains. However, minor shortages were still being reported in two municipalities in the Rayalaseema region, where remedial measures were under way. The officials also reported that groundwater levels in Visakhapatnam city had improved following recharge and that the drinking water situation was being addressed.