Naidu Urges NDA Legislators to Take Government Achievements to the People as Budget Session Begins

Amaravati, Feb 2026 : On the opening day of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Budget Session, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met NDA alliance MLAs and MLCs at the Assembly Committee Hall and called upon them to actively communicate the coalition government’s achievements to the people. Stressing that governance is meaningful only when citizens are fully aware of welfare and development initiatives, the Chief Minister asked legislators and Ministers to explain government programmes at the grassroots level with clarity and conviction.

Addressing the gathering, Naidu said Andhra Pradesh had decisively moved from a phase of “destruction to development” over the last 20 months. He asserted that the State was now witnessing growth across sectors, driven by people-centric decision-making and efficient governance. According to him, the coalition government had carefully identified public needs and acted swiftly, earning widespread appreciation in a relatively short period.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive list of around 60 major welfare schemes, reforms, and development milestones implemented during the coalition government’s tenure. He highlighted that these initiatives reflected the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, social justice, economic revival, and long-term development.

Key Achievements of the Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government (Last 20 Months)

• Talliki Vandanam: ₹10,090 crore deposited into mothers’ accounts; benefited 67.27 lakh students
• Stree Shakti: 43.51 crore free bus journeys for women; ₹1,532 crore spent
• Deepam–2 Scheme: Three free LPG cylinders annually to 1.08 crore families; 3.64 crore cylinders distributed (₹2,891 crore)
• Annadata Sukhibhava: ₹20,000 per year to 46.86 lakh farmers; ₹6,310 crore disbursed
• NTR Bharosa: Monthly pensions to 63 lakh beneficiaries; ₹58,654 crore spent
• Persons with Disabilities: Free bus travel and pension withdrawal from anywhere
• Matsyakara Bharosa: ₹20,000 annually to 1.25 lakh fishermen; ₹250 crore allocated
• Weaver Support: Free electricity – 500 units (power looms), 200 units (handlooms); over 1 lakh families benefited
• Auto Drivers Assistance: ₹15,000 annually; ₹436 crore to 2.90 lakh drivers
• Anna Canteens: 7.50 crore meals served through 205 canteens in 113 constituencies
• Occupational Welfare: 10% liquor shop allocation to toddy tappers; special corporation for goldsmiths
• SC Categorisation: Implemented to ensure equitable justice
• Pastors’ Honorarium: ₹5,000 per month to 8,427 pastors
• Imams & Muezzins: ₹10,000 per month to imams; ₹5,000 to muezzins
• Priests & Professionals: Temple priests’ salary raised to ₹15,000; ₹25,000 to barbers; ₹10,000 to junior lawyers
• Mega DSC: Recruitment process initiated for 15,941 teachers
• Police Recruitment: 5,757 constables appointed; stipend raised to ₹12,500
• Land Reforms: New pattadar passbooks issued; Land Titling Act repealed
• Frontline Workers: Gratuity for Anganwadi & ASHA workers; NTR Baby Kits launched
• Swarna Andhra–Swachh Andhra: Monthly cleanliness drive; garbage tax abolished
• Road Development: ₹1,000 crore for repairs; ₹3,000 crore for new roads
• Industrial Growth: 25 new policies; MSME parks planned in 175 constituencies
• CII Summit: ₹13.25 lakh crore investment agreements; 16.13 lakh jobs potential
• SIPB Approvals: ₹8.74 lakh crore investments cleared; 8.36 lakh jobs expected
• Google AI Data Centre: ₹1.25 lakh crore project in Visakhapatnam
• Tech & Infrastructure: Quantum Valley in Amaravati; TCS operations in Visakhapatnam
• AM Green Ammonia Project: Launched in Kakinada
• Temple Annadanam: Daily free meals at Tirumala and major temples
• Major Events: Yogandhra (Visakhapatnam); Super GST meeting (Kurnool)
• Medical Education: PPP medical colleges; 110 additional seats for poor students
• Gram Sabhas: 3,000 works initiated; funds released under Amarajeevi Jaladhara
• Education Reforms: Mega PTMs; Dokka Seethamma mid-day meal programme
• Health Initiatives: Sanjeevani project with Gates Foundation & Tata Group; Universal Health Policy proposed
• Power Sector: No tariff hike; government bearing True-Up charges
• Economic Growth: 11.28% double-digit growth achieved
• Housing for Poor: Applications invited; 3 lakh houses completed and handed over
• Free Sand Policy: Implemented; NALA Act repealed
• Solar Rooftop Scheme: Free solar units for 20 lakh SC/ST families
• Law & Order: Crime rate reduced; Eagle Task Force formed against drugs
• Mana Mitra Governance: 921 services delivered via WhatsApp
• Regional Development: Action plans for Visakhapatnam, Amaravati & Tirupati
• Purvodaya Scheme: State included; focus on Rayalaseema & North Andhra
• Visakhapatnam Railway Zone: Headquarters work commenced
• Visakhapatnam Steel Plant: ₹11,440 crore Central assistance secured
• Central Schemes: 90 schemes revived with effective fund utilisation
• National Infrastructure: ₹1 lakh crore NH & Railway projects sanctioned
• New Districts: Two new districts formed; total districts now 28
• Women Empowerment: 1 lakh sewing machines distributed
• Paddy Procurement: Record procurement; ₹8,120 crore paid within 24 hours
• Market Intervention: ₹1,100+ crore support for various crops
• Groundwater Levels: Increased to 6.08 metres
• Irrigation Spending: ₹23,793 crore spent in 20 months
• Handri Neeva Project: Completed; 43 TMC water diverted to Rayalaseema
• Veligonda Project: ₹571 crore expenditure
• Polavaram Project: Fast-track execution; dedication planned during 2027 Pushkarams
• Tungabhadra Repairs: ₹55 crore State share for gate repairs
• Project Maintenance: ₹610 crore for project repairs; ₹878 crore for canals
• Irrigation Societies: Elections held for 6,047 societies
• High-Speed Rail: Three corridors included in Union Budget
• Employee Welfare: Benefits extended despite fiscal constraints

Concluding his address, Naidu urged legislators to confidently convey these achievements to citizens, stating that effective communication was essential to sustain public trust. He expressed confidence that the coalition government’s performance over the last 20 months had laid a strong foundation for accelerated growth, social equity, and a prosperous Andhra Pradesh.