Chandrababu Naidu meets Modi, seeks special financial assistance for Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed a wide range of issues including the resumption of Amaravati and Polavaram projects, and the progress achieved since the NDA allies assumed office in the State in June 2024.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed a wide range of issues including the resumption of Amaravati and Polavaram projects, and the progress achieved since the NDA allies assumed office in the State in June 2024.
Mr. Naidu sought financial assistance for these two key projects from the Central government. He also highlighted how funds for 94 Centrally-sponsored schemes were diverted by the previous government, and informed Mr. Modi that 74 of those schemes have resumed.
Mr. Modi also apprised the Prime Minister of Arcelor Mittal’s proposal to set up a steel plant Andhra Pradesh. He sought the necessary clearances from the Centre and supply of raw material.
The Chief Minister pointed out that the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government had exhausted the revenue deficit grant meant for five years within three years, and requested Mr. Modi to extend additional financial assistance.
Mr. Naidu explained the State’s plans and development strategies laid down in the ‘Swarnandhra Vision 2047’ document and requested the Central government’s support for its implementation.
Mr. Naidu also discussed the major projects scheduled for inauguration and foundation-laying by the Prime Minister during his visit to the State in January 2025.
Earlier, Mr. Naidu participated in the NDA meeting at BJP national president J.P. Nadda’s residence. He met Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and discussed steps to be taken for strengthening the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
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