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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is traveling to Delhi to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He will seek financial support for critical state projects including the Polavaram irrigation initiative. The meeting follows previous discussions with PM Modi about the state's acute resource scarcity. This engagement highlights the TDP's strategic partnership within the NDA government at the Centre.

Key Points: CM Naidu Meets FM Sitharaman for Andhra Financial Support

  • Naidu seeks funds for Polavaram irrigation project completion
  • Requests central support for Amaravati capital infrastructure development
  • Discusses financial aid under SASCI and Purvodaya schemes
  • Aims to address state's fiscal crisis from previous government
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CM Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman, seek financial support

Andhra CM Naidu meets Finance Minister Sitharaman to seek central funds for Polavaram, Amaravati, and state development projects amid fiscal challenges.

"acute scarcity of resources - CM Naidu"

Amaravati, Aug 21

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Friday to seek financial support from the Centre for various projects in the state.

The Chief Minister will be leaving for Delhi on Wednesday evening.

According to an official statement, he is scheduled to depart from Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada at 6 p.m.

He will meet the Union Finance Minister to discuss key development initiatives being undertaken in Andhra Pradesh and seek financial support from the Centre.

The Chief Minister is expected to request allocation of central funds under initiatives such as Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and the Purvodaya scheme. Later, the Chief Minister will participate in a media event at a private hotel in Delhi.

He will return to Amaravati the same night.

CM Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key partner in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

The Chief Minister had called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several union ministers, including FM Sitharaman, during his visit to the national capital last month.

During the meeting with Prime Minister Modi, the Chief Minister sought financial handholding by the Centre to tide over "acute scarcity of resources".

The Chief Minister said that the fiscal situation in Andhra Pradesh has deteriorated due to the previous government's misadventures.

CM Naidu also sought the Centre's support in commissioning of the Polavaram National Irrigation Project, comprehensive financial support for completion of the Government complex and trunk infrastructure of the capital city of Amaravati and incentives for industrial development.

The Chief Minister also urged the Prime Minister to consider an additional allocation under SASCI, targeting essential sectors such as roads, bridges, irrigation and drinking water projects.

He had also sought support for the backward regions of Andhra Pradesh on the lines of the Bundelkhand package and support for the development of Dugarajapatnam port.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope he gets the funds for Polavaram project. It's been delayed for too long and farmers are suffering. This is crucial for Andhra's agricultural growth.
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Sarah B
Good to see state and central government working together. TDP being part of NDA should help in getting the required financial assistance for Andhra's development projects.
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Karthik V
While I support seeking funds, I hope there's proper transparency in how these funds will be utilized. We've seen too many projects get delayed due to corruption. Accountability is key!
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Meera T
Amaravati development is essential for our state's future. Hope FM Sitharaman understands the urgency and approves the funds quickly. 🤞
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Aryan P
Development of backward regions is much needed. Hope the Bundelkhand-like package comes through. Balanced regional development will benefit the entire state.

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