Naidu inaugurates Kanuri–GMCANA mother and child care centre at Guntur GGH

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inaugurated the ultra-modern Kanuri–GMCANA Mother and Child Care Centre at the Government General Hospital in Guntur, describing it as a powerful example of how philanthropy and public policy can come together to address social and economic inequalities.

The five-storey facility, constructed at a cost of ₹100 crore raised by alumni of Guntur Medical College, particularly through the Guntur Medical College Alumni of North America, is spread over 2,69,245 square feet and has a capacity of 600 beds. Reaffirming its commitment to public healthcare, the State government has additionally spent ₹27 crore on advanced medical equipment and furniture to make the centre fully functional.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Naidu said the service rendered by non-resident Telugus to their birthplace was inspirational and reflected India’s deep-rooted culture of giving back to society. He congratulated the alumni for not only funding the construction but also creating a financial corpus to ensure uninterrupted maintenance of the facility in the future.

“True satisfaction comes from sharing one’s success with society,” he said, recalling that he had predicted a phase of “brain gain” decades ago when concerns were raised over doctors migrating abroad. The Chief Minister said the centre would significantly strengthen maternal and child healthcare for the poor, with 300 beds dedicated to obstetrics, 200 to paediatrics and the remaining allocated to NICU, PICU and SICU services.

He noted that Guntur Medical College, the second medical college established in the State after Andhra Medical College, had produced eight Padma awardees, underscoring its legacy. Linking healthcare with broader social reform, Mr. Naidu elaborated on the P4 model, aimed at reducing economic disparities by enabling the poor to rise through education and opportunity.

He said over 10.42 lakh beneficiaries had already been adopted under the P4 programme, achieving nearly 50% of the target, and urged the Telugu diaspora to actively participate. He also spoke about Amaravati’s future as a global greenfield capital, asserting that large-scale, long-term planning was essential for economic competitiveness. The region, he said, would witness transformative growth over the next decade, including renewable energy integration and major infrastructure projects.

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, District Collector A. Thameem Ansariya, MLAs, senior officials and donors attended the inauguration.