Decoding the Rs 370 crore skill development scam; What was former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu's role
Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has brought to light a complex web of deceit surrounding former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The CID alleges his pivotal role in a staggering Rs 370-crore skill development scam. Let's dive into the intricate series of events that led to these startling accusations.
Deceptive MOU
The tale begins with the approval of a seemingly innocent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the Skill Development Department.
However, the CID contends that this MOU was not as it appeared. Instead, it is claimed to have violated regulations and was a cleverly crafted instrument to divert funds. But how did this web of deception first take shape?
Whistleblower Emerges
The first hints of this intricate plot surfaced when the Director General of GST Intelligence blew the whistle.
The year was 2015, and it marked the inception of a scheme that would eventually ensnare key players from Siemens Industry Software India Pvt. Ltd. (SISW) and DesignTech Systems Private Limited, Pune, alongside N Chandrababu Naidu and high-ranking IAS officials from the Andhra Pradesh government.
Their objective: manipulating funds from the state treasury.
Inflating Costs
The stage was set when Siemens officials, according to CID allegations, presented compelling PowerPoint presentations to then-Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. These presentations, the CID contends, artificially inflated the cost estimates of the proposed Siemens Skill Development Centres project.
Fictitious Grants
What followed was a series of alleged collusions between Siemens representatives and government officials. Ghata Subba Rao, the secretary of the Skill Development Department, and Dr.
