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Naidu Directs Officials to Achieve 15% Growth for Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed state officials to implement detailed planning strategies to achieve an ambitious 15 percent growth rate in the Gross State Domestic Product. He stressed that field-level execution is critical and instructed departments to ensure plans are effectively implemented down to the grassroots. The Chief Minister highlighted that completing key projects like Amaravati and Polavaram will boost wealth creation, assuring no fund shortage for priority initiatives with central government support. He also criticized the previous administration for closing Anna Canteens and reiterated the current government's commitment to welfare schemes and securing state funds under the Reorganisation Act.

Key Points: Andhra CM Naidu Targets 15% Growth, Reviews Finances

  • Target 15% GSDP growth
  • Focus on grassroots execution
  • Complete Amaravati & Polavaram projects
  • Implement welfare calendar
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to make efforts to achieve 15 pc growth rate

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to implement strategies for 15% GSDP growth, focusing on execution, key projects, and welfare schemes.

"field-level execution is critical to achieve the targeted 15 percent growth rate - Chief Minister's Office"

Amaravati, April 16

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to make efforts to achieve 15 per cent growth rate.

He asked them to implement both micro and macro-level planning strategies to achieve the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) targets.

He emphasised the need for short-, medium, and long-term planning to attain optimal productivity levels across sectors.

During a review meeting of Finance department, the Chief Minister stressed that field-level execution is critical to achieve the targeted 15 percent growth rate. He instructed officials to ensure effective implementation of these plans down to the grassroots level, according to Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

The CM noted that the state is already providing essential resources such as water and electricity to agriculture sector and industries, and called for focused efforts to further enhance productivity.

Despite financial constraints, the government has not increased electricity tariffs and is also bearing an additional burden of Rs 4,600 crore arising from decisions taken by the previous administration, he said.

The Chief Minister directed revenue-generating departments to meet their targets without imposing any burden on the public. He highlighted that completion of key projects like Amaravati and Polavaram would significantly boost wealth creation in the state.

He assured that there is no shortage of funds for priority projects and that, with the support of the Central Government, these projects will be completed to accelerate development. He asked the officials to utilise central government schemes including Purvodaya and Sasci schemes to take up development projects.

The Chief Minister reiterated that welfare schemes will be implemented in line with the welfare calendar. He further directed officials to focus on securing funds due to the state under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

Criticising the previous government for shutting down Anna Canteens, he said that despite challenges, the current government is providing meals to poor through 269 Anna Canteens across the state.

He also emphasized the need for improving efficiency and simplifying procedures across government departments to attract investments and enhance revenue.

Minister for Finance Payyavula Keshav, Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad, Principal Secretary, Finance, Piyush Kumar and other senior officials attended the review meeting.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to hear about not increasing electricity tariffs despite financial pressure. That's a big relief for common people and small industries. The focus on Anna Canteens for the poor is also praiseworthy.
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Vikram M
All this sounds great on paper, but will the bureaucracy deliver? Field-level execution is always the bottleneck. Hope they simplify procedures as promised to actually attract investment.
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Rohit P
The mention of securing funds due under the Reorganisation Act is key. AP has been short-changed for too long. Growth needs resources, and the Centre must fulfill its promises.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on both macro planning and grassroots implementation. The success will depend on how well these plans translate to the ground, especially in agriculture and MSME sectors.
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Karthik V
While the vision is good, I respectfully disagree with the constant criticism of the previous government. Every administration inherits challenges. Focus should be on solutions and moving forward, not just blame games.
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Nisha Z
Hope the growth is inclusive and creates jobs for our youth. Utilizing central schemes like Purvodaya is smart. Let's see if this translates into real development for all regions of AP, not just the capital.

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