PM inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh via video conferencing.

An Overview of the News

• Sai Hira Global Convention Center will become the focal point for discussions on spirituality and educational programs involving scholars and experts.

• The leaders' conference of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council coincides with the dedication of the convention centre.

• The theme of the program is 'Exercise and Motivation'.

• The era leading up to the centenary of India's independence has been named the 'Kartavya Kaal', which encompasses both development and heritage.

• Born in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai Baba has followers all over the world and his institutions and ashrams are present in every state of India.

About Andhra Pradesh

• Historically, Andhra Pradesh is known as the "Rice Bowl of India".

• Kuchipudi is the most famous classical dance of the state.

• Formation - 1 November 1956.

• Capital- Amaravati

• Official Language - Telugu

• Governor - S Abdul Nazeer

• Chief Minister - Jagan Mohan Reddy (Congress)

• Legislative Assembly Seats - 175

• Rajya Sabha seats - 11

• Lok Sabha seats - 25