Koneru Humpy seeks government support for chess academy in Amaravati; Lokesh assures help

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy with Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh at his residence in Undavalli on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, accompanied by her father Ashok, met Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh at his residence in Undavalli on Friday (October 9, 2026) and sought the government’s support for establishing a chess academy in Amaravati.Mr. Lokesh congratulated Ms. Humpy on India’s women’s team winning the bronze medal at the recently held Chess Olympiad 2026 and on her individual bronze medal on Board 1 in the women’s section.Responding positively to her request for government support to set up a chess academy in Amaravati, the Minister assured her that the government would extend the necessary assistance and cooperation. Published - October 09, 2026 03:42 pm IST