Andhra Pradesh govt. committed to welfare and development despite financial challenges, says Roads and Buildings Minister
Addressing the media in Palamaner, the Minister said the Super Six initiatives announced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have been well-received by the target groups across the State. As part of continued support to farmers, he announced that ₹7,000 would be credited directly into their bank accounts on August 2 under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme. He also highlighted the government's support to women through the Deepam 2.0 initiative.
Mr. Janardhan Reddy confirmed that free bus travel for women in APSRTC buses would begin from August 15. While acknowledging that the scheme would impose a financial burden of ₹350 crore on the State, he reiterated the government's unwavering focus on welfare.
Speaking about the Chief Minister's recent visit to Singapore, the Minister said it aimed to attract investments and secure expert collaboration for rebuilding the State's infrastructure. He noted that key projects such as Amaravati and Polavaram were progressing well. He also criticised the previous YSRCP government, stating that the present coalition government was making all efforts to undo the damage caused during its five-year rule. Priority is being given to infrastructure, especially road projects, with ₹4,000 crore allocated for inter-State road connectivity.
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